Bodyweight Training & Movement Variety for Hoopers | CRISTIAN PLASCENCIA | Ep. 101

Check out Cristian on socials! @cristiangplascenciaUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastCristian Placsencia joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to share his journey from aspiring basketball player to respected strength & conditioning coach. Cristian dives into his career progression, from his early PT aspirations to working with elite basketball players.Christian reveals how dropping out of grad school to work at Onnit shaped his career path, his missed opportunity with Taylor Swift's tour, and how COVID-19 unexpectedly accelerated his business. He shares insights on mobility training for basketball, the evolution of his training philosophy, and the underrated importance of foot and ankle work in athletic performance.Don't miss Cristian's practical advice on plyometrics implementation, recovery modalities, and his candid takes on what's overrated versus underrated in today's training landscape. And remember to subscribe!00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:51 - Meeting Cristian Plascencia00:03:40 - CP's background and journey in exercise science00:09:07 - Holistic PT approaches00:17:11 - Dropping out of grad school00:23:45 - Focusing on mobility and the Taylor Swift tour offer00:25:59 - Starting Durable Athlete00:39:10 - Thriving during COVID00:46:03 - Advice to younger self00:51:50 - Benefits of bodyweight training approaches01:00:51 - Evolution of training philosophies01:06:50 - Pros and cons of early athletic specialization01:15:10 - Balancing client needs and performance improvement01:25:07 - Plyometric fundamentals for basketball athletes01:39:59 - Passive recovery modalities01:46:31 - Cristian's music background01:46:33 - Overrated Training methodologies01:51:34 - Unsolicited Advice#BasketballTraining #MobilityForAthletes #DurableAthlete #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #PlyrometricTraining #BasketballConditioning #SportPerformance #CoachEmUp #AthleticDevelopment