Braden Cain

Strength & Conditioning Performance Coach | Study of Kinesiology | Effective and Efficient S&C coaching for helping athletes reach their full potential |

[Aiden Bruce @Aiden_Bruce2]

Had a great time at @KU_Football Mega Camp today! Thank you to all the coaches who came! @BillyBonneau

[Joey Bergles @JoeyBergles]

An 11 year old deadlifting 225lbs belted up and w/ a pretty rounded back might look good on social media, but it’s not good for the kids long-term health.

At some point - coaches/parents need to show some “discipline” & not chase immediate gratification w/ clicks & likes

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

Plyometric Work.

If you want a high vertical, you need to implement training plyometrics. Rhythm and bounce are important to stay consistent as you progress in order to keep stability on each hurdle. Start with low level Plyometrics and progress overtime as you get older.

[Aiden Bruce @Aiden_Bruce2]

I had a great time at the K-State camp!Thanks to all the Coaches that were there! @spedbraet @ONeaglesFB

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

Sled pushes focuses on developing speed and explosiveness. This has a tremendous carryover on the field/court.

Step ups help with generating power from the bottom of the movement and stability at the top.

Any med ball jump forces the body to use more hips, works on raw power.

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

SPEED & POWER training for youth athletes

Working with youth athletes it’s crucial to focus on technique and quality movement. In the video below, we’re focusing on power & speed development and setting up for the future. (1/2)

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

1.90/90 stretch
2.Deep split squats (elevated with plate)
3.90/90 holds
4.Standing hip CAR (controlled articular rotation)

Having mobile hips will also help prevent injury in the lower back.

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

You see a lot high school athletes not having mobile hips and struggling to hit depth on squat or lunging the correct way. An easy way to prepare your kid for an high school strength program is to work on mobility in the hips. Here are 4 mobility exercises for young kids.

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

This is the first week for these two 12 year old boys, this should be a core movement for any middle schooler looking to get ahead of the game for high school. Training this 2-3 times a week the correct way will set them up for long term success & vision. (2/2)

[Braden Cain @XplodeSnC]

The squat is one of the most important movements for athletes. Whether it’s front, back or cleaning into a squat, technique and form is everything. Developing kids at a young age the proper technique of squatting will maximize long term development. (1/2)