Greg Robins

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Greg Robins |Jamie Smith

4 Underrated Exercises That Build Strength and Boost Power originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ask any basketball player what they want to improve—often, you'll hear “my vertical.” To get more up in your jump, you must be able to apply more force into the ground in a shorter amount of time. Doing that increases your power output (Power = Force x Velocity).

Mar 27, 2025 | yahoo.com | Greg Robins |Jamie Smith

If you've been keeping up with your March Madness bracket, you're likely aware of the sheer athleticism basketball demands. It calls for bursts of explosive linear and lateral movement from the athlete, followed by the ability to recover between each bout. The most important aspect—and one that's commonly overlooked—is this ability to recover.