Get Started
 

Blog

Power Development Guidelines for Sport Performance

by Sean Cochran

The development of speed, power, and the ability to change direction in sport requires the athlete to generate high force output levels in a short amount of time. The ability to create maximum performance in these aforementioned sport components requires power. Power is in the most basic terms strength plus speed. The ability of the strength and conditioning professional to develops these components within the kinetic chain can exponentially increase the performance parameters of the athlete in their chosen sport. Power...

Read More

Side Plank Core Stabilization Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

The ability of the core anatomy to transfer energy from the lower extremities to the upper body, maintain postural positions, and oppose external forces is imperative to sports performance. The greater efficiency by which the kinetic chain can fulfill these requirements of sports the greater potential for success by the athlete. Improves Your: Core Stabilization & Anti-Rotation Capacities Target Area: Musculature of the Core Why Its' Important: As stated above the majority of sports require a transfer of energy generated by the lower...

Read More

Box Jumps Power Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

The generation of power from the lower body is integral as it pertains to speed development, triple extension, ground reaction forces, and the translation of energy through the kinetic chain. Athletic performance in the majority of sports require lower body power and as a result the development of lower body power is a cornerstone of any strength and conditioning program. Improves Your: Lower Body Push Power & Deceleration Target Area: Musculature of Lower Body Why Its' Important: The generation of speed in most...

Read More

Core Performance Training Guidelines

by Sean Cochran

The core is an integral part of performance training as this anatomical area of the kinetic chain is integral in the stabilization of kinetic chain during athletic actions, a generator of rotary power, and integral in the transfer of kinetic energy from lower extremities to the upper body. Recognition of the importance this anatomical section of the body plays in athletics it is imperative the development of the core consists of a comprehensive series of training modalities. These training modalities will focus on developing neuromuscular control,...

Read More

Medicine Ball Power Drops Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

The generation of power from the kinetic chain is imperative in sports performance. Speed, agility, and overall athletic performance is dependent upon this component. That being said, regardless of sport, power development is a key component of any strength and conditioning program. Improves Your: Upper Body Push Power Target Area: Prime Movers of the Shoulder Joint Why Its’ Important: Power generation is strength plus speed. It is necessary to develop both of these components within the kinetic chain. Differing modalities address each of...

Read More

Functional Anatomy of the Hip Complex

by Sean Cochran

The Hip Complex is an oft discussed anatomical area of the kinetic chain when discussing performance training. I recall sitting on a discussion board with Mark Verstegan of Athlete’s Performance a few years ago and question came from the audience on the importance of the hips relative to performance training. Mark began answering the question by stating the hip joint within the kinetic chain consists of over 20 muscular attachments. Just recognizing this statement in of itself points to the importance...

Read More

Flat Bench Hip Extension Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

The ability to perform hip extension properly with glute activation is imperative in efficient movement patterns. It is very common for the recreational to elite level athlete to have poor hip hinge mechanics and glute activation. In order to perform efficient movement and athletic patterns glute activation and hip extension are necessary. Improves Your: Hip Extension & Glute Activation Target Area: Glutes & Hips Why It’s Important: The glutes are a major driver of locomotion, rotational movement patterns, and stabilization of the kinetic...

Read More

Golf Fitness and Mobility Requirements of the Golf Swing

by Sean Cochran

The phrases “flexibility”, “range of motion”, and “rotation” coincide with execution of the golf swing. In general these terms refer to physical requirements required to perform the athletic actions associated with the golf swing. The amateur player quite often refers to needing to be flexible (or lack thereof when unable to execute the golf swing) to position the body correctly at address, create rotation around a fixed spine angle, make a full shoulder turn, etc. The reality is the body requires...

Read More

Hip Mobility and Core Stability for the Golf Swing

by Sean Cochran

“The Hips and Core are major components on the physical side of the equation of the golf swing. Developing the required levels of joint mobility and stabilization strength are integral for the golfer to execute a proficient golf swing. Limitations in either of these physical components can easily impede one’s ability execute a competent golf swing.” – Sports Performance Coach Sean Cochran Q: Sean, in your opening statement you stated the importance of the hips and core relative to the golf...

Read More

Openers Thoracic Spine Mobility Sports Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

Upper body and thoracic spine mobility are key components of executing the majority of upper body rotational movements in sport today. The thoracic spine is a section of the spine located between the shoulder blades of the upper. The T-Spine (thoracic spine) is a mobile section of the spine allowing for rotary actions of the upper body to occur. Improves Your: Upper body mobility Target Area: Thoracic Spine Why It's Important: Execution of the overhand throwing and swinging where rotation occurs around an...

Read More

The Golf Channel – July 2013

by admin

Phil Mickelson's Resiliency Brings More Major Glory By Rex Hoggard “The amount of preparation he has put into every aspect of his game at this point in his career is phenomenal,” said Sean Cochran, Mickelson’s trainer. “Since 2010, it’s been a progression. Not a week goes by that he doesn’t work.”  - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

Sports Illustrated Now – June 2013

by admin

Expert Golf Trainer Sean Cochran With Maggie Gray "The goal of a strength and conditioning program for the tour player is to develop the body around the golf swing. This type of training incorporates a comprehensive training program of flexibility exercises, core training, strength development, and speed training." - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

Philadelphia Daily News – June 2013

by admin

Golfer Fitness at the Fore-Front By Kimberly Garrison "Everyone can benefit from learning the particular strength and flexibility exercises they'll need to improve and execute their golf swing and overall game," - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

The Golf Channel – March 2013

by admin

Bring It On By Rex Hoggard “I noticed since 2010 (the year Mickelson was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis) he’s been much more conscientious to eat healthy,” said Sean Cochran, Mickelson’s longtime trainer, “ And this off-season he’s been much more dedicated to his workout program.” - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

The Golf Channel – June 2012

by admin

Golf Fitness Studio Making Impact at US Open By Rex Hoggard “This is the first time we’ve had our hands on so many amateurs and we are able to let them know how important the physical side of golf is…The public has realized there is a physical aspect to the golf swing.”- Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

Golf Digest Magazine – April 2010

by admin

Show Time For Phil by Jamie Diaz “….Phil has been very consistent with his workouts. He’s realized that the quality of the swing he makes is directly related to the quality of his fitness.” - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

Golfweek Magazine – October 2008

by admin

Play Better with a Better Body by James Achenbach "You have to seek out training information that is specific to golf. You can't necessarily go to a general-fitness health club and find what you need to do as a golfer. You have to find someone who is qualified to guide you." - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More

Men’s Vogue Magazine – August 2008

by admin

Fit Club by Tasha Green "There are certain levels of flexibility, balance, muscular strength, and power required of the body to execute the golf swing correctly. What we try to do is exponentially increase those components so he can become a better golfer." - Sean Cochran Read More ...

Read More