May 2025

This is an interesting topic which Han Jian often talks about. He often critizies us when we go in with full power smashes and tells us that a more precise less powerful smash would have worked better. Let’s discuss. When I was training as a youth player, the logic which I followed was that more […]

If you’re new to Strongman and strongwoman training, the idea of putting together a strongman program of training sessions can be daunting. Strongman exercises aren’t just as straightforward as working on your bench press or perfecting your deadlift, it’s about being able to lift and carry (almost) everything! Plucking up the courage to start Strongman […]

The slice and reversed slice is the most difficult shot to execute in badminton. It is dependent on not only the skills of the player and the power he puts into the swing, but also the condition of the shuttle and wind. It is this complexity which makes it hard to execute, but when it […]

First off, congratulations on becoming a graduate assistant, let’s get started. If you are like me and got hired on at a school with a student athlete population of over 500 students and 22 varsity sports, good luck. This is a unique and challenging endeavor. With that many athletes that can mean small weight room […]

If you’re an athlete who follows a specific training program and/or bodybuilding regimen that requires intensive training and proper nutrition, then it’s very important to know what happens when you do not eat enough protein. Protein is the most intricately involved nutrient in regards to muscle development and muscle tissue repair. As such, we need […]

Today’s topic is a bit different from the usual topics discussed. It has been something which has been on my mind for quite some time. I thought that it is worth a discussion on the blog. Malaysia has a history of producing top doubles pairs in men’s doubles, and to a lesser extend, women’s doubles. […]

  “What gets measured, gets improved upon,” right? One can only hope that what we measure in the weight room has context that backs up our programming decisions. Most coaches analyze athlete readiness as soon as their team walk through the door, we can see it on their face, the way they walk, if they say […]

When you first begin to learn how to deadlift, you’ll encounter a number of different types of grip as your legs and back begin to lift more weight off the floor than perhaps your hands can either hold onto or are used to! In addition to being “the king” of lower body strength exercises, deadlifts […]