This football-training staple is the best way to improve your explosive power. It can help you jump higher, run faster and deliver more punishing hits.

The Twist: Stop relying on those canvas straps to do the work for you. They won’t help you make plays on Friday nights, so lose ’em.

The Payoff: When you first perform Cleans without straps, you’ll have to use lighter weight. But your temporarily bruised ego will recover when your grip develops enough to begin Cleaning your original weight.