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Weightlifting for Sport vs. Weightlifting the Sport: Understanding the Difference
In today’s performance landscape, the term weightlifting often creates confusion. For some, it refers to the Olympic sport of the snatch and clean and jerk, where athletes compete to lift the heaviest weight possible with perfect technique. For others—especially coaches and performance professionals—it describes a training method designed to enhance performance in another sport. While both share similarities in load and intensity, their intent, adaptations, and outcomes diffe
Oct 154 min read
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The Overlooked Role of Braking Forces
When an athlete sprints and suddenly decelerates, the body must absorb a large amount of mechanical energy in a short time. These are not...
Sep 163 min read
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From RICE to PEACE & LOVE: Rethinking Injury Management in Modern Sports Medicine
It’s 2025 and we still act like we can’t accept we information, that is valid, backed by science and, especially those in our educational...
Sep 15 min read
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Match Day +1: Why Active Recovery Matters for Reducing Soreness and Preventing Injury
For competitive athletes, the final whistle doesn’t signal the end of performance—it signals the beginning of recovery. The day following...
Aug 174 min read
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Strength and Power Without Maxing Out: Why VBT Is a Game Changer
At Ground Force, we don't chase numbers—we build them through intent, velocity, and precision. Over the past few months, athletes like...
Jul 233 min read
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The Case for Lifting Heavy In-Season: Injury Resilience and the Force-Velocity Connection in Soccer
During the competitive season, many athletes and parents instinctively reduce or avoid strength training, fearing fatigue or injury....
Jul 213 min read
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What Sprinting in Soccer Really Demands From Your Athlete’s Body
When most parents think about sprinting in soccer, they picture their child chasing down a loose ball or making a breakaway run on the...
Jul 24 min read
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Hormonal Responses to Heavy Resistance Training in Soccer Players: Driving Response to Injury Prevention
Hormonal responses to resistance training play a vital role in tissue repair, muscle hypertrophy, and adaptation to athletic stress....
Jun 204 min read
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