Explosive Mechanics | Strength, Speed & Power

In this episode, Jared goes over the Brief Maximal Tension Method (BMT) and talks about how people may not be using this strength method properly.

In this episode, Jared goes over email questions regarding, squat stance, squat speed, squat ratios, and dumbbell jump questions.

In this episode, Jared goes over different muscular tensions and how they relate to strength development, and covers the mistakes strength and conditioning professionals make when using VBT.

In this episode, Jared talks about his last visit to Westside Barbell.  1) He covers Louie Simmions and Westside Barbell. 2) How he got introduced to Louie. 3) What he learned from Louie. 4) What he noticed from his visits. 5) What we talked about my last time there.

In this episode, Jared discusses the physics involved in increasing an athlete's speed and performance. 

In this episode, Jared explains why they box squat athletes at Explosive Mechanics for speed training.

In this episode, Jared talks with his online training client, Joseph, about his experience and results.  Jared also talks to Joseph about his visit to Explosive Mechanics. 

In this episode,  Daniel Blair asks Jared several questions from previous Explosive Strength episodes to get a better understanding athletic of training and sports performance.

In this episode, Jared goes over 4 reasons why dumbbell jumps are better than the olympic lifts when it comes to athletic performance.

In this episode, Jared goes over stuff he encounters at the gym.  He talks about baseball players and other athletes being inconsistent with their training.

In this episode, Jared goes over how it is ok to miss reps when benching or squatting.

In this episode, Jared talks about power cleans and how the olympic lifts are a waste when it comes to sports performance. 1) Jareds history and experience. 2) Science behind the tensions and understanding strength. 3) Results and how Jared came his conclusion.  4) How to get the best results.

In this episode, Jared talks about stuff he encounters with athletes and parents.  He also goes over training questions he receives through email.

In this episode,  Jared goes over questions concerning dumbbell jumps and squat speeds.

In this episode, Jared talks about training and the science behind the results.

In this episode, Jared goes over the monthly resutls he sees at the gym.

In this episode, Jared goes over the squat ratios and how different box squat pads affect the ratio number.  He also covers different questions he receives.

In this episode, Jared talks about how every person has a different adaptation rate, how he figures out each athlete's pattern and trains them accordingly.

In this episode, Jared talks about how to track training with minimal equipment, and more about the squat ratios and dumbbell jumps.

In this episode, Jared talks about psychologically training athletes and how they should think before each set. Jared also talks about don't cheat your training and be a real trainer.

In this Episode, Jared goes over how box squats improve sprint performance, but he hates box squats because people/strength coaches do not understand. They are thought based not result based. Jared has tracked 40 yard sprint times over 12 years on a montly basis and has seen more 40 yard dash times than anyone on the planet.  Sports are played in short distances and coaches need to change their focus and think outside the box to truly understand the game.

In this episode, Jared goes over program design for better athletic results.  He covers main lifts and accessories.

In this episode, Jared explains what is really needed for speed training in sports vs. what is traditionally taught.

In this episode,  Jared goes over why most training programs fail, examining what the client gets vs. the results they want.  He also goes over which exercises produce the greatest results.

In this episode, Jared talks about track and how it hurts the 40 yard dash.  He also talks about squat frequency, hips up while benching, and hamstring injury prevention.

In this episode, Jared goes over the jump-mat, its accuracy, and if you can cheat it.

In this episode, Jared talks about how the numbers he writes for his athletes are not just made up. They are based on the athletes' last performance.

In this episode, Jared goes over programming, equipment, and jump questions.

In this episode, Jared talks about collegiate and high school strength coaches transitioning to or opening their own private gym. Jared also goes over marketing the business.

In this episode, Jared goes over a spreadsheet concerning brief maximal tension programming.

In this episode, Jared talks about training structure.  How to squat, jump, and deadlift while training.  He also covers some more jump book questions.

In this episode, Jared goes over some more squat speed numbers, and talks a little bit about the jump book.

In this episode, Jared talks about the jump book, and goes over squat speed questions and answers.

In this episode, Jared talks about training for strength and power as we age. Is it possible to get stronger in our 40's?

In this episode, Jared talks more about squat speeds and what he looks for when trying to improve the 40 yard dash. 

In this episode, Jared goes over squat ratios at .6m/s and what your vertical jump should be.

In this episode, Jared talks about how athletes try to cheat the tendo unit for better numbers.

In this episode, Jared goes over how he programs his athletes after they have reached the desired/optimal strength results.

In this episode, Jared talks about how he would incorporate dumbbell jumps in to large groups/team training.

In this episode, Jared goes over how they structure their deload week with athletic testing.

In this episode, Jared covers a general training structure and answers questions he has received through email.

In this episode, Jared talks about the 5 things you need to know in order to bench press more weight

In this episode, Jared recaps training effort and talks about test week results and training in season.

In this episode, Jared goes over how he did the same program as one of his athletes, and how he got better, but his athlete got worse.

In this episode, Jared goes over how important it is to hit certain numbers while dieting if you want to get leaner and stronger at the same time.

In this episode, Jared goes over how he organizes training at the gym.

In this episode, Jared goes over what the dynamic effort method is and how to relate it to your sport.  Jared also talks about strength and how it relates to sprint performance.

In this episode, Jared talks about what real max effort training is, and he goes over weekly shit that happens at the gym.

In this episode, Jared talks about how he reads books and how it could help you.

In this episode,  Jared goes over how he has gotten soft.  He also goes over the 5% method and how to organize training in a school setting.