Connor Nagle| M.S. B.S. CSCS

Strength and Conditioning Coach @cresseysportsperformance

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We've had strength and conditioning interns at @CresseySP since '07, and over those 19 years, we've worked hard to deliver a quality experience that is constantly improving. Unfortunately, that's not the "norm" in the strength and conditioning field: https://t.co/wyZlnt1BRR

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This is certainly not an exhaustive list of considerations one must take into account on the exercise selection front, but it’s a good place to start. These questions also remind us that it’s essential to have a lot of tools in the exercise toolbox – and that’s what our new app, CSP Amplify, delivers. This comprehensive resource shares all the exercises and exact coaching cues we use with our athletes at Cressey Sports Performance. Whether you’re looking to optimize technique, find creative solutions to exercise contraindications, or build out your programming arsenal, this is user-friendly database will quickly become a trusted resource for you. Learn more: https://t.co/zvMK2teO69

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Exercise selection is the most important programming variables, but there are many ways that one can determine whether an exercise belongs in a strength training program. Here are 12 questions to get the ball rolling: https://t.co/spLLoO8XC4

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Fiscal responsibility isn't something that's taught in the typical high school or college curriculum, and poor financial decision making is rampant among fitness professionals. That said, I view educating our staff on these key topics as one of my key roles at @CresseySP.

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To make progress in the gym, it takes work. Sometimes, though, it's shocking how little actual work some people do in their "workouts:" Let's examine this further: https://t.co/y4pYj9Zngg

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A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, @TheMarcPro. Head to https://t.co/V9ROcA6bf8 and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order.

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Timely (but timeless) lessons for another #MLBDraft: https://t.co/p2WmauiLth

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Coaching is all about serving - but not all former athletes who enter the coaching realm are ready to make that sacrifice.

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Here, @HawkinDynamics VP of Performance @drakeberb discusses of how force plates can be used for both performance and rehabilitation. Drake’s been a great resource to me, and in this podcast, you'll get a feel for why that's the case! https://t.co/mub98Ujkwd

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I used to regularly program scap push-ups in training programs. Nowadays, though, I realize there are much better ways to get the job done. Check out today’s video to learn more: https://t.co/9FYSmtnhOl

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Good strength and conditioning programs change before people adapt to them physiologically, but rarely do you consider that some people may have adapted to those programs psychologically much earlier. In other words, some people get bored quickly and need to shake things up to keep training fun. To that end, here are five strategies you can employ to make sure that you don’t find going to the gym monotonous:

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Today, I discuss some of the causative factors for modern pitching injuries. Everyone wants to heavily scrutinize mechanics, but there are a lot of other considerations we have to take into account. https://t.co/bvGHk6XFb0

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If you're fast, train strength. If you're strong, train speed. If you're neither, stop thinking so much and just train.

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I recently joined my long-time friend, @RobTrainSystems, on his podcast. We do this every other year or so to catch up on what's been rattling around our brains with respect to health and human performance, and it's always a good time. Check it out:
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To best serve an athlete, sports medicine and strength and conditioning specialists need to look comprehensively at a number of factors and work as a team. Here's a quick case study: https://t.co/Vx4dz92XAZ

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New podcast: I welcome #Brewers pitcher @shane_dro, a long-time @CresseySP athlete who made his MLB debut earlier this year. We discuss his long-term development, the challenges and benefits of hypermobility, and the value of a locked-in daily routine. https://t.co/9zjSQEZa6d

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New Podcast: I discuss the physiological and biomechanical interplay among joint hypermobility, psychosocial stress, and joint loading. https://t.co/QsIORqbMN9

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New podcast: MLB veteran and hitting coach Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) speaks to the mental side of the game - and how hitting in the big leagues evolved over the course of his career and since he retired. https://t.co/kyq8HeFniC

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We're super proud of what we've built with CSP Amplify, our new app that features a massive video database of the exact drills and coaching cues we use at CSP each day. Here are just a few examples on the strength and conditioning side of things. Visit https://t.co/zvMK2teO69 to learn more and get 40% off through Sunday at midnight.

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Lots of armchair experts out there today who have very little context, yet all the answers on #Sinner cramping in the French Open. The guy was 37-2 on the year before today and had only lost three sets in the past three months. While opponents could prioritize fitness, acclimatization, and recovery, he was snapping necks and cashing checks. It was probably only a matter of time before his body told him it needed a break - whether via fatigue, sickness, or cramping.

Also, cramps can be annoyingly multi-factorial - and the list of high-level athletes who've struggled with them is lengthy. It's rarely just as simple as "drink more water and electrolytes" because you never really know if your plan is working until you're five hours of exertion deep in insanely hot conditions.

Tennis is probably the most physically grueling of the major sports, so it stands to reason that the best player on the planet - who therefore plays the most matches on the planet - is extra susceptible to a day like today.