Hey Aretas Performance Community,
In elite sports, the gap between "starter" and "spectator" is often measured in milliseconds and millimeters. We call this The Specialist Margin.
Whether you are a longsnapper looking for that extra 0.2 seconds on your snap velocity, or a golfer looking for the rotational clearing to find the fairway, your success depends on how well you manage your leverage.
The Deep Dive: The Physics of Leverage
Most athletes try to solve performance problems with more effort. If the ball isn't moving fast enough, they "try harder." But in the world of specialist work, "trying harder" often leads to "leaking energy."
True power is about Force Transfer. If your core isn't stable or your hinge mechanics are sloppy, the strength you’ve built in the gym never actually makes it to the ball. You end up fighting your own body instead of the competition.
For our specialists—longsnappers, kickers, and rotational athletes—training isn't just about moving weight; it’s about mastering the physics of your specific craft. It’s about ensuring every ounce of force you produce is directed exactly where it needs to go.
The 60-Second Action: The Wall Hinge To find your leverage, you have to find your hips. Most specialists lose power because they "squat" their movement instead of "hinging" it.
The Drill: The Wall-Reference Hinge.
How to do it: Stand about 6 inches away from a wall, facing away from it. Soften your knees slightly, then reach your hips back until they touch the wall. Keep your spine long and your shins vertical.
The Goal: You should feel a "stretch" in your hamstrings, not pressure in your low back. If you can’t find this position under control, you are losing power at the start of your snap or swing. Master the hinge, and you unlock the glutes—the "power plant" of the body.
The Fuel: Pesto Shrimp & Squash Fettuccine Performance isn't just what happens on the turf; it’s the quality of the substrate you provide your body for recovery. This recipe is a nutrient-dense, family-friendly, super-delicious, grain-free replacement for traditional pasta that supports lean muscle repair with a stunning 32g of protein per serving.
Bonus: If you’ve never tried pesto eggs, you’re missing out. Make extra of that pesto and put a 1-2 tablespoons in with some scrambled eggs in the morning.
Aretas Updates: The Countdown is ON We are officially 10 days away from the end of Early Bird pricing. Don't leave your summer development to chance.
Longsnapping Power Lab (Hales Corners): Led by Coach Drake, this is a deep dive into the leverage physics and snap velocity required for elite specialists. June 22 – August 1.
Early Bird: 10% OFF with code SUMMERLS10 (Ends March 1st).
STiKS Progress: Shoutout to our athletes at STiKS! We’ve been seeing some incredible progress this week during our mid-month checks. Keep pushing.
Own your movement. Sustain your edge.
In Excellence,
Aretas Performance
P.S. Our Summer Jump Labs at Tosa are still 50% off until March 1, and our Summer Speed & Velocity Labs at STiKS in Waukesha are 30% off until March 1. Head to our app for info & to register.