In the Lab The Difference Between Strength Deficit and EUR

by Timothy Caron | May 28, 2024 | In the Lab

A common question I hear is whether or not the Strength Deficit (SD) is the same as the Eccentric Utilization Ratio (EUR). For context, they both are the same test, which includes comparing the Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) to the Non-Counter Movement Jump (NCMJ) Ratio,...

In the Lab – Buying a Non Motorized Curved Treadmill

by Timothy Caron | Mar 12, 2024 | In the Lab

So I got a treadmill recently and wanted to break down why. To be more specific, I got a non-motorized curved treadmill and that was intentional. I would not consider myself a runner, nor would I say that I am a sprinter either. But I do enjoy the act of sprinting and...

In the Lab – Strength Coach Conditioning Tests

by Timothy Caron | Jan 18, 2024 | In the Lab

Let’s talk conditioning tests, not for our athletes, but for ourselves.  What is fitness for a Strength Coach? Is it the ability to knock out back-to-back 300-yard shuttles both in under 60 seconds? Is it able to run 24 x 110s all under 14 seconds? Is it running...

In the Lab – Buying a Back Extension/Glute Ham

by Timothy Caron | Nov 30, 2023 | In the Lab

There are a lot of options for buying a back extension now. The advent of remote-based training has opened a ton of options for equipment and there is a lot to consider now. Let us break down what we want to look for when we decide on a back extension.  We should lay...

In the Lab – Is Buying a Cold Plunge Worth It?

by Timothy Caron | Nov 9, 2023 | In the Lab

Why would anyone need a cold plunge? I have a driver for this decision, which is important to note because this could be a huge waste of money. I get this question a lot, and like supplements, people will look at any modality in the vein that this will positively...

In the Lab – Buying Specialty Bars for Squat, Bench, and Deadlift

by Timothy Caron | Oct 18, 2023 | In the Lab

This one will be primarily about the need for speciality bars. I am going to keep it simple and break them into specialty bars that focus on squat, bench, and deadlift. There are now so many options for each of these. It is high time we have a conversation about which...