training
#113 - Remembering John Meadows
Listen as Dave, Darryl, and Bret go down memory lane, and share stories and training gems they learned from John Meadows.
The Discovery of Life Through Lifting Weights
Lifting weights, pushing ourselves as hard as we possibly can, day in and day out, isn't so different from life outside of the gym.
#112 - Westside Barbell Stories (Discipline and Consistency)
Jim Wendler and Matt Rhodes to discuss training, coaching, consistency, discipline, and past Westside Barbell stories
5 Essential Questions to Get Strong and Jacked—Answer Now!
These questions are the roadmap to getting strong and jacked, along a playbook for when shit hits the fan. And, shit will hit the fan.
Feel Your Back Again with the Seated Prone Row Bench
The most underrated benefit to this setup is allowing the thoracic spine and ribcage position to be easily manipulated. Hello, rear delts and lats!
#111 - Autism Interventions That Really Work
They dive deep into strength training and Spell to Communicate, two significant modalities that encompass the whole child and form the basis for all other therapies.
Pro Squat Tip: Perform Eccentrics
If you're new to the squat or lose technique once it gets heavy, train the eccentric to become one with the bar.
Training the Aerobic System to Maximize Adaptations
How do we train power athletes to continuously display high outputs, while also being able to fall back on their aerobic system for recovery?
5/3/1 and Run
Concurrent training, commonly known as hybrid training, can be a frustratingly fine line to walk. Here's the recipe.
Program Variation Based on Recovery Status
I like using the bell-shaped curve when considering where a player fits into a type of training session: reviving, surviving, or thriving.
Training into Middle Age
I could've easily stopped lifting after leaving the Army, especially after the birth of my two daughters, but I'm an athlete.
Get Some Stimulus
Every piece of the puzzle in conjugate periodization is essential. Build from the bottom up.