The Garage Strength Podcast

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=LucasHardiePODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summit?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Summit&utm_content=LucasHardiePODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=LucasHardiePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Lucas Hardie break down the keys to improving mobility while building strong muscles.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KylePiercePODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KylePiercePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Coach Kyle Pierce break down the best ways to train for Olympic Weightlifting.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MikeGattonePODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MikeGattonePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Mike Gattone break down the best ways to train elite basketball players. LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Do Basketball Players Avoid Lifting?0:46 – The “Secret Weapon” Lift for Athletes1:46 – Biggest Mistake in Basketball Training2:17 – Intro: NBA Strength Coach Mike Gaton3:55 – In-Season Training in the NBA5:24 – Maintaining Strength During an 82-Game Season7:16 – Olympic Lifting for Basketball Players8:45 – Strength Pyramid & Training Priorities10:02 – Snatch vs Clean (Best for Tall Athletes?)11:27 – Mobility & Strength Assessments13:10 – Javoric Complex & Work Capacity Explained15:16 – Best Lift for Explosiveness16:42 – Peak Strength App Ad18:18 – Do Basketball Players Actually Like Lifting?21:12 – Allen Iverson’s Impact on Training Culture22:33 – Why Athletes Are Poorly Developed Today24:52 – U.S. vs European Development Models27:41 – Teaching Tall Athletes to Squat & Lift31:20 – Key Performance Tests (Speed, Jump, Strength)34:53 – Strength Standards for Basketball Players40:18 – The Problem with “Sport-Specific” Training43:04 – Why More Basketball Work Isn’t the Answer46:49 – Why Most Training Lacks Measurable Results50:34 – Objective Metrics That Actually Matter54:46 – Simplifying Training for Better Results56:38 – Why “Program Chaos” Hurts Athletes58:30 – What Actually Transfers to Performance1:02:00 – Applying Strength Systems to Weightlifting1:06:00 – Correlations Between Strength & Performance1:10:00 – Why Simple Programs Work Best1:14:00 – Final Thoughts on Coaching Philosophy1:17:00 – Building Better Athletes Long-Term

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2026Sign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2026Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Olympic Lifts Still Dominate Athletic Development1:29 – Meet Will Ratelle & Podcast Overview2:25 – Giant Sets for Muscle Growth (New Training Focus)4:00 – Effective Reps Model & Training Efficiency5:54 – Weekly Split: Push/Pull/Legs + Upper7:15 – How to Execute Giant Sets (Load, Rest, Structure)9:02 – Size vs Strength: What This Program Actually Builds10:05 – Transitioning to Athletic Performance Training11:29 – Why Triples Are the Most Powerful Rep Scheme12:30 – Olympic Lift Intensity: Heavy vs Fast14:08 – Peak Strength Ad: Why Consistency Wins15:16 – When to Push Max Strength for Athletes17:01 – Strength Benchmarks for D1-Level Athletes19:32 – Why Basketball Players Struggle with Olympic Lifts22:29 – Athlete Mindset: Strength vs Skill Development25:04 – Why Olympic Lifts Are Non-Negotiable26:04 – When NOT to Use Olympic Lifts29:04 – Coaching Youth Athletes (Long-Term Development)31:30 – Velocity-Based Training & RSI Debate36:25 – How to Use VBT for Strength Gains40:28 – Managing Fatigue & Peaking Performance43:36 – Thrower Training: Speed Threshold Method47:01 – Nutrition for Size & Performance51:09 – D1 Training Model & Strength Benchmarks53:11 – Speed Development & In-Season Performance55:03 – Final Takeaways on Strength for Athletes

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=SergiiPutsovPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=SergiiPutsovPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Overhead Squat Assessment & Movement Philosophy2:00 Podcast Intro + What You’ll Learn3:00 Weekly Training Structure for Elite Lifters5:05 Full Weekly Split Breakdown (Day-by-Day)8:18 Saturday Training, Stability & Accessories9:12 How to Measure Volume in Weightlifting12:05 Peak Strength Ad Read13:33 Counting Volume: 50% vs 70% Explained16:03 Should Athletes Train Twice Per Day?20:26 Youth Development: Build the Athlete First23:11 Preventing Burnout in Young Lifters24:57 How to Teach the Snatch (Beginner System)28:24 Overhead Squat as a Diagnostic Tool31:19 Progressing From Hang to Floor34:25 Fixing Bar Path & First Pull Mechanics37:04 Why Most Lifts Fail Around the Knee40:19 Elite Technique vs Coaching Cues43:20 Why You Can’t Control the Transition Phase46:26 Best Accessories to Stay Over the Bar51:15 Strength Ratios, Squat Standards & Peaking Strategy1:00:10 Choosing Openers + Competition Strategy1:03:15 Fixing Weak Squats & Strength Imbalances1:07:30 Front Squat vs Back Squat for Weightlifters1:11:30 How to Balance Strength vs Speed1:15:30 Final Coaching Insights & Programming Takeaways

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KristofKippWeightliftingReactPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KristofKippWeightliftingReactPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. Kristof Kipp break down the 1985 World Weightlifting Championship and research paper.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Naim’s Insane 143 Snatch at 17 Years Old1:10 Intro: Soviet Weightlifting Science Breakdown3:00 Why the Snatch is a “Secret Weapon” Lift5:00 The 1985 World Championship Biomechanics Study8:00 Force Plates, Cameras & Lab Setup Explained11:00 Manual Tracking vs Modern Motion Capture14:00 Kinematics vs Kinetics (Simple Coaching Explanation)18:00 External vs Internal Forces in Lifting22:00 Joint Torque & What Muscles Actually Matter26:00 Elite vs Lower-Level Lifters (Key Differences)30:00 Weight Classes & Scaling Effects34:00 Successful vs Failed Lifts (Data Comparison)38:00 Bar Path Efficiency & Technique Patterns42:00 First Pull vs Second Pull (What Actually Matters)46:00 The Transition Phase & Double Knee Bend50:00 Case Study: Naim’s World Record Technique54:00 Velocity Curve & Why Elite Lifters Don’t Slow Down58:00 Hip vs Knee Contribution (Where Force Comes From)1:02:00 Why Heavier Lifters Rely More on the Hip1:06:00 Velocity Loss, Timing & Common Technique Errors1:10:00 Why Lifters Miss (Force vs Positioning)1:14:00 Vardanian & Elite Miss Analysis Breakdown1:17:00 Final Coaching Takeaways (Strength, Speed & Timing)

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MichaelDrachPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MichaelDrachPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down Listen to our podcast 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 How to Analyze Speed: Acceleration vs Max Velocity vs Agility1:00 What You Need to Know to Run Faster (Podcast Overview)2:12 Meet Michael D: Elite Speed Coach Background3:35 Why He Specialized in Speed Training7:27 How Speed Coaching Has Evolved (Film, Mechanics, Tech)10:08 Teaching Sprint Mechanics: Slow Drills → Full Speed12:35 Can You Teach Elite Sprint Mechanics to Athletes?15:21 Foot Strike, Ankle Stiffness & Ground Force Explained19:24 Big Toe, Ankles & Force Leaks (Hidden Speed Killers)22:36 Hip Mechanics: Acceleration vs Max Velocity Breakdown27:44 Hamstrings, Pelvis Position & Injury Risk30:35 Testing Speed: Flying 10s, 1080 & Fixing Mechanics First33:09 Best Drills for Max Velocity & Plyometric Development34:53 Overspeed Training: Risks, Benefits & When to Use It37:53 Biggest Coaching Mistakes (Foot Strike & Arm Mechanics)41:06 Top Speed Training Resources (Spelman, Altis, Ken Clark)42:28 The #1 Speed Exercise: Just Sprint (Quality Over Fatigue)44:30 Why Rest & Quality Reps Matter for Getting Faster45:42 Where to Find Michael D + Agility Ladder Program

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=ZackZillnerPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitFollow Coach Zack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zack_zillner/Join our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=ZackZillnerPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=ZackZillnerPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with D1 Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach Zack Zillner.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Best Lifts for Speed, Jumping & Basketball Performance1:02 – Who Is Coach Zack Zillner?2:30 – Common Basketball Injuries & How to Screen Athletes5:00 – Building a Strength Culture in Basketball7:33 – How Basketball Players Recover After the Season10:19 – Preparing for Collisions, Speed & Endurance14:00 – Best Strength Exercises for Basketball Players17:00 – Why Miami Lifts Before Practice Every Day19:43 – Does Upper Body Training Hurt Your Shot?22:25 – Coach Zillner’s In-Season Training Split32:10 – Squat Depth, Mobility & Transfer to Vertical Jump37:20 – How Much Plyometric Training Basketball Players Need40:24 – Achilles, ACLs & Training Extreme Game Positions46:00 – How Basketball Players Should Train Speed51:05 – Testing, Culture & What Actually Matters59:26 – Do Max Strength Tests Matter for Basketball?1:03:07 – Falling, Rolling & Preparing for Contact

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=LayneNortonPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=LayneNortonPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=LayneNortonPODSubscribe to Dr. Layne's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqMBA83S0TnfTlTeE5j1mgQ Follow Dr. Layne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/Check out Dr. Layne Norton's website: https://biolayne.com/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Nutrition Scientist and YouTuber Dr. Layne Norton.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Protein Myth Intro: Can You Only Use 30g Per Meal1:12 Nutrition for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Lane Norton2:27 How to Individualize Diets for Football, Wrestling, and Team Sports5:12 Calories, Protein, and the Best Carb/Fat Starting Point9:04 Setting Calories for Athletes: Equations, Estimates, and Adjustments12:22 Fiber Targets: How Much You Need and Why It Matters15:44 Does Fiber Help Athletes Perform Better or Just Stay Healthier?18:20 Gut-Brain Axis Explained + How Fiber Feeds the Microbiome22:17 Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What Each One Actually Does26:36 Best Fiber Sources: Fruits, Veggies, Beans, Oats, and Popcorn27:45 Chia Seeds, Diverticulitis, and Internet Nutrition Myths29:13 Fermented Foods vs. Fiber: What Matters More?32:12 High-Protein Meals: Can You Use 100g of Protein at Once?35:48 Protein Distribution: Big Meals vs. Spreading Protein Across the Day36:04 Refeeds, Carb Cycling, and Intra-Workout Drinks: Worth It or Not?40:28 Best Protein Sources: Whey, Eggs, Animal Proteins, and Vegan Options45:46 Seed Oils Explained: Inflammation, Oxidation, and the Actual Data55:40 LDL, Saturated Fat, Statins, and Cardiovascular Risk1:01:01 Why Nutrition Becomes Identity and Tribal Warfare Online1:09:22 Reps, Changing Your Mind with Evidence, and What ‘Evidence-Based’ Really Means

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=DrBillKraemerPODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=DrBillKraemerPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=DrBillKraemerPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Exercise Scientist Dr. Bill Kraemer.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Offseason vs In-Season: Fix Weak Links, Then Maintain1:18 Isometrics vs Plyos: What Are You Really Training?1:54 Intro: Dr. Bill Kramer + What This Episode Covers2:40 Concurrent Training Study Setup: Soldiers, Running + Lifting5:06 Training Plan Breakdown: 4 Days/Week + Run AM, Lift PM7:40 Running Details: Intervals vs High-Intensity Distance Runs10:30 Key Finding: What Biopsies Revealed About Muscle Fibers13:29 Running-Only Result: Type I Fibers Shrink (Oxidative Stress)16:23 Lifting-Only Result: Type I + Type II Fibers Grow17:58 Upper-Body Lift + Run: Why Legs Didn’t Shrink as Much19:14 Combined Run + Lift: Interference Shows Up in Type I Fibers21:06 Why Some Studies Don’t See It: Backing Off the Prescription22:35 Programming Takeaway: Periodize, Recover, Avoid “Stupid Add-Ons”24:13 Peak Strength Sponsor Break (App + Total Athletic Fitness)24:48 Practical Coaching: Build Weakness First, Then Blend Qualities27:08 Minimum Strength Standards: “Recreationally Fit” vs Athlete-Strong34:00 Assessments by Sport: Building the Athlete “Composite”36:25 Prediction Models: NFL Readiness + Epley/Boyd Index41:41 Testing Philosophy: Spider Graphs + Logs + In-Season Monitoring46:11 Women’s Standards: Squat/Clean/Bench Targets + Injury Resilience55:26 Concurrent Speed + Strength: Principles, Testing, and Monitoring1:00:36 Force-Velocity Curve Explained (Concentric + Eccentric + Power)1:14:02 Isometrics Deep Dive: Tendon Stiffness, Angles, Pairing With Jumps1:18:44 Final Debate: If You Must Choose—Isometrics or Plyos?1:21:31 Fun Question: Kramer’s Deadlift + Wrap-Up / Next Guest Tease

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=PakPODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=PakPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=PakPODSubscribe to Dr. Pak's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr__PakFollow Dr. Pak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr__pak/?hl=enCheck out Dr. Pak's website: https://www.drpak.com/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Exercise Scientist and YouTuber Dr. Pak.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Science-Based Training vs “Bro Science” (Mitchell Hooper Debate)1:22 What Is Minimum Effective Dose Training? (Dr. Pak Explains)2:37 Beginner Fat Loss + Muscle Gain: Where to Start (42-Year-Old Example)4:29 How Long Do “Newbie Gains” Last? (3–6 Month Window)7:15 Best Beginner Workout Split (Upper/Lower vs Full Body)8:03 Machines vs Barbells: What’s Better for Muscle Growth?10:16 How Many Sets Per Muscle Group? (Minimum Effective Volume)12:48 Should Beginners Train to Failure? (What the Data Shows)15:25 Why Bodyweight Squats Aren’t Enough for Most Beginners18:10 The Illusion of “Optimal” Training (Diminishing Returns Explained)22:18 Realistic Strength & Muscle Expectations (Long-Term Progress)24:18 Genetics, Influencers & Unrealistic Physique Standards30:02 How to Count Sets for Chest, Triceps & Compound Lifts33:07 Best Rep Range for Hypertrophy (Does Load Matter?)35:50 Evidence-Based Training vs Elite Strength Athletes40:11 When to Transition from Machines to Free Weights42:41 Strength Standards for Men Over 40 (Bench, Squat, Deadlift Goals)48:18 Hypertrophy vs Strength Recovery Differences50:25 Protein, Carbs & Fat Targets for Muscle Growth54:26 Best Supplements for Strength & Hypertrophy (Creatine, Vitamin D)56:09 HRV, Wearables & Overtracking Recovery (Garmin Debate)1:00:00 Gym Culture, Barbell Respect & Old-School Training1:04:55 Lessons from Kiryakos Grizzly: Train for the Love of the Game

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=JessieHoffmanPODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=JessieHoffmanPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=JessieHoffmanPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Nutrition Scientist Jessie Hoffman.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Carbs, Fat & Diet Confusion — Where Should You Start?1:20 Gut Health & Athletic Performance w/ Dr. Jesse Hoffman3:02 Why Balanced Eating Beats Keto, Carnivore & Fasting7:08 Fiber Explained: How Much You Actually Need (14g per 1,000 Calories)11:36 Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber — What’s Better for Gut Health?14:10 Resistant Starch, Meal Prep & the Microbiome18:54 How to Increase Fiber Without Gas & Bloating21:03 Fermented Foods, Kombucha & Postbiotics — Worth It?25:16 What Is “Gut Health”? (Diversity, Disease & Digestion)29:01 Carnivore & Keto — Do They Hurt Your Gut?33:00 Intermittent Fasting — Helpful or Harmful?37:23 Food Sensitivities, IBS & Why You Might Get Diarrhea42:24 Best Eating Frequency for Gut Health (3 Meals, 2 Snacks?)46:34 Protein & Gut Health — How Much Should You Eat?52:03 Does Exercise Improve Your Microbiome?54:29 Hydration, Constipation & Urine Color Guide57:55 Creatine & GI Distress — How to Reduce Bloating59:41 Seed Oils Debate — Toxic or Overblown?1:07:01 Is Your Metabolism “Broken”? The Truth1:14:51 Yogurt, Kefir, Squatty Potty & Final Gut Health Tips

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KristofKippRamona2024PODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=KristofKippRamona2024PODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KristofKippRamona2024PODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Exercise Scientist Dr. Kristof Kipp to discuss the science of explosive training.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Sprint Contact Times & Explosive Force Basics0:38 – What This Episode Covers: Biomechanics of Explosiveness1:23 – Introducing Dr. Kristoff Kip (Biomechanics Expert)2:11 – What Data Biomechanists Collect at Throwing Events2:51 – Markerless Motion Capture + Avatar Analysis4:26 – Kristoff’s Story: Thrower → Biomechanics Lab6:12 – Peak Strength App Break7:14 – Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) for Throwers9:55 – Terminology Problem: Power, Force, Strength, Impulse12:13 – Defining “Power” (Rate of Doing Work)13:34 – How Force Is Measured in Weightlifting15:40 – What Is Impulse? (Force × Time)16:34 – Impulse vs Power: Which Lens Is Better?18:57 – Sprinting Trade-Off: Faster = Less Time to Apply Force20:06 – Force-Time in Weightlifting (Snatch vs Clean Pull)21:26 – Force Phases in the Discus Throw (Release Timing)22:41 – Why Force Plate Data in Throwing Is Rare29:50 – Angular Momentum: The Real Driver of Discus Velocity33:49 – Vectors Explained Simply (Magnitude + Direction)45:23 – Why Some Strong Lifters Jump Better Than Others

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=BoydEpleyPODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=BoydEpleyPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=BoydEpleyPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with The Godfather of Strength & Conditioning Boyd Epley to discuss the current state of athlete strength training.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Do Cleans “Take Too Long” to Teach? (Coach Epley’s Take)0:38 What Boyd Epley Learned from Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting vs Olympic Lifting1:13 The Problem Nebraska Had: Absences + Commitment1:47 Who Is Boyd Epley? (Husker Power + 5 National Titles)2:30 Why He Was Hired: “If I Make Anyone Slower, I’m Fired”3:12 Dane’s Origin Story: Husker Power VHS + Why This Matters3:58 Old-School Simplicity vs Modern Tech in Training4:36 Workout Order: Cleans First, Squats After (Fresh vs Fatigued)5:05 Why Explosive Lifts Require Supervision (And What’s “Fluff”)5:37 If You Only Did Squats + Cleans, You’d Still Win5:56 “Cleans Take Too Long” — The Real Answer6:41 Triple Extension Explained (Ankles, Knees, Hips)6:55 Fixing the Front Rack Problem7:14 Why the Snatch Is the “Secret Weapon”7:39 Peak Strength App Sponsor Break8:41 Why Olympic Lifts Disappeared (Coaching Fear + Skill Gap)9:21 Add This Lift: Push Jerk for Explosive Power9:54 The Jammer: Why Boyd Invented It (Football Isn’t Sitting Down)11:30 Using the Jammer for Wrestling + Throws12:19 What Books/Magazines Shaped Him (York, Iron Man, Hoffman)13:22 His 3-Year Experiment: Compete in All 3 Styles13:55 What Actually Worked: Explosive Lifts + Squats14:16 “I Got Nothing From Bodybuilding” (Arnold Era Stories)15:06 The First Strength Coach Directory (Before Anyone Networked)16:12 Founding the NSCA (Lincoln, 1978)16:54 Other Coaches: Dan Riley + One-Set-to-Failure Influence18:22 “How Strong Is Too Strong?” (Leverage - Numbers)19:23 Why Football Doesn’t Need “Powerlifter Arms”19:46 Neil Smith Case Study: +50 lbs in 50 Weeks20:18 Peak Strength App Sponsor Break21:12 Leverage = The Key to Football Performance22:39 Should There Be Position Strength Standards? (Individualization)23:03 Weekly “Lifting News” Newsletter + “Dumbbell of the Week”24:18 Record Boards + Gamifying Progress25:13 6,200 Workouts Without an Absence (Culture Built)26:33 The No-Absence Rule That Changed Nebraska Forever27:36 Three of the Next Four National Titles (Dominating the 90s)29:01 “Kids These Days” — Leadership + Standards Conversation30:13 Boyd’s Leadership Moment: Setting the Standard публичly32:28 Key Assistants: Mike Arthur + Randy Goble33:25 How He Built the Biggest Weight Room in the Country36:03 The Adjustable Sprint Ramp (0–15°)37:41 Managing Injured Athletes + Return-to-Play (No One-Size Plan)38:56 What He Dislikes Today: Rows of Power Racks40:22 How He’d Design a Weight Room: Zones + Expert Supervision42:24 Plyo/Jump Area Done Right (Coaching + Tools)43:22 “Coaches Are the Program, Weight Room Is the Tools”45:46 Facility Flow Issues (Virginia Tech Example)47:22 What Modern Tech Helps With: MPH Sprint Tracking47:50 Boyd’s Role in Electronic Timing at Nebraska50:00 Big Carl’s 900-lb Squat (But Why It Doesn’t Matter)50:27 The Real Goal: Performance Improvement, Not Max Lifts51:08 Programming Question: Squat/Clean Day vs Sprint Day52:10 The 10 Nebraska Principles (Mike Arthur Credit)52:17 The Only Lifts You Need?52:53 Final Answer: Squats + Cleans (Bench “To Look Pretty”)

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=DrLanceBrooksPODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=DrLanceBrooksPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=DrLanceBrooksPODFollow Dr. Brooks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancebrooks_phd/Check out Dr. Brooks' website: https://www.brooksperformancemethods.com/Dr. Brooks' latest research on Stretch-Shortening Cycle: https://www.eu-opensci.org/index.php/sport/article/view/9272Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Speed Scientist Dr. Lance Brooks to discuss the biggest problems with speed training for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Biggest Misconceptions About Speed & Power in Sports Performance2:20 – Why “Power” Is Misunderstood in Sprinting (Scalar vs Directional Force)4:31 – Velocity, Force Application, and What Actually Makes You Faster7:02 – Force–Velocity Curve: Why It’s Misapplied to Sprinting9:22 – Different Sprint Strategies: Stride Length vs Stride Frequency12:48 – The Truth About “Squatty Running” (Saquon Barkley Debate)15:38 – Sprinting vs Field Sports: Why Mechanics Must Differ16:45 – Ground-Up Sprint Analysis: Where Speed Is Really Won or Lost18:34 – “Force vs Elastic” Runners Is a False Dichotomy22:01 – What Elasticity Actually Means in Sprinting (Explained Simply)25:02 – Reactive Strength Index (RSI): What It Measures & Why It Fails29:26 – Introducing DRRi: A Better Metric Than RSI34:19 – How Coaches Can Use DRRi in Real-World Testing38:24 – What Sprint Tests Matter Most (Fly 10s, 40s, Acceleration)42:36 – Why Testing Depends on Sport & Position46:10 – Force-Velocity Curve: Useful in the Lab, Dangerous in Practice49:13 – What Actually Helps Athletes Get Faster (Beyond Lifting)54:01 – Foot Strength, Stiffness & Why Isometrics Don’t Transfer Well57:48 – Braking Forces Explained: Why They’re Necessary at Max Speed1:03:05 – Going From 400m to 100m: What Must Change1:07:16 – Final Advice: How Athletes Should Train to Get Faster

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=SkylerMaynePODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=SkylerMaynePODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=SkylerMaynePODFollow Coach Mayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc.mayne/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Dr. Skyler Mayne of BYU Football to discuss the biggest changes and innovations in the science of football strength and conditioning.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 How BYU Structures the Week (Sprints + Lifts)1:10 Hamstring Injury Prevention Tease + Episode Setup1:54 Do Certain Lifts Make Bigger Guys Faster?3:10 How BYU Screens Athletes (Movement + Performance Buckets)4:23 Force Plates, 3RM Testing, & 1080 Profiling Explained6:30 Resisted Sprint Loading: Distances, Weights, & Ratios8:23 Position Differences: Bigs vs Skill + What the Data Says10:20 Why Athletes Get Slower in College + How BYU Avoids It11:12 Peak Strength App + 90-Day Challenge Sponsor Break12:05 Yearly Plan: Offseason → Spring Ball → In-Season Peaking14:18 BYU Missionaries: 2 Years Off Training & Return-to-Play Risk16:56 Offseason Weekly Layout: Accel, Max V, COD, Tempo19:00 Spring Ball Schedule + Speed Work Built Into Practice20:03 Horizontal vs Vertical Lower Body Training (What It Means)22:27 Tissue Prep Finishers: Isometrics, Cadence, RFESS24:49 Culture + Accountability: Why BYU Stays Healthy28:46 Foot/Ankle Prep: Barefoot Warm-Ups, Pogos, Jump Progressions31:04 Duck-Footed vs Pigeon-Toed: Injury Risk & Coaching Decisions42:22 Hamstring Pull Fix: Warm-Up, Progressions, Hills, Build-Ups49:49 Flying 10 Targets by Position + What “Sub-1.0” Means52:09 Resisted Sprint Loading Through the Year (Light→Heavy / Heavy→Light)54:33 “Strong Enough” Standards: 3RM + Velocity Ranges58:02 Velocity Cutoffs + Clean Testing Rules (One Miss Policy)1:00:13 In-Season Percent-Based Lifting & Travel/Bye Week Adjustments1:03:48 Sleep & Force Plate Monitoring + Practice Autonomy1:06:17 Nutrition Basics: Real Food, Creatine, D, Omegas, Magnesium1:08:47 In-Season Speed Maintenance: 92–95% Max V (2x/Week)1:11:20 Weight Room “Readiness” Checks: Jumps/RSI vs Bar Speed1:14:04 Key Takeaways + Outro (System Thinking Across the Whole Year)

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=AlecPaganPODJoin our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=AlecPaganPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=AlecPaganPODFollow Coach Pagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecjose/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with elite strongman coach Alec Pagan to discuss how to build the world's best strongman athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Who Would Become the World’s Strongest Man (Bodybuilder vs Powerlifter vs Weightlifter)2:05 – Why Weightlifters Make the Best Strongman Athletes4:01 – Strongman as “Heavy CrossFit” & the Role of Technique5:26 – What Strongman Coaches Can Learn from CrossFit Programming7:13 – How Alec Pagan Structures a Full Training Year8:26 – The Strength Continuum: Endurance → Hypertrophy → Max Strength10:35 – Adjusting Phases Based on Athlete Weaknesses13:14 – Key Qualities Strongman Events Actually Test15:18 – Force Absorption, Force Production & Stability Explained16:52 – Strongest Man on Earth vs World’s Strongest Man (Event Differences)18:59 – Heavy Shows vs Fast Shows: Yoke, Deadlift, Log, Sandbags20:53 – Max Log Press vs Jerk: How Training Must Change23:42 – Transitioning from Max Strength to Speed & Endurance25:44 – Cardio & Conditioning for 350+ lb Strongman Athletes27:35 – Breath Holds, CO₂ Tolerance & Panic Control Under Load29:38 – Managing Multiple Major Competitions in One Year31:59 – Why Peaking for 4 Shows a Year Is a Mistake35:33 – Long-Term Career Planning for Elite Strongman Athletes37:48 – The Importance of Mental Health & the Offseason Reset40:09 – Outcome-Based Programming vs Guesswork Training42:37 – Offseason Training: What Actually Matters45:08 – Skill Work vs Strength Work During Peak Phases47:38 – Weekly Training Split for a World-Class Strongman50:59 – Overhead Training, Log Pressing & Tendon Health53:13 – Grip Training, Deadlift Variations & Event Prep56:24 – Why Deadlift Is an Event, Not an Exercise57:35 – Periodizing Cardio, Bodyweight & Recovery59:05 – Drug Use, Health Monitoring & Long-Term Sustainability1:02:33 – Compounds Alec Won’t Allow Athletes to Use1:05:37 – Why Strongman Is the Only Truly “Open” Strength Sport1:08:16 – The Reality of American Athletic Development1:10:30 – What Makes a Future Elite Strongman (Body Type & Movement)1:13:37 – When Lucas Will Win Strongest Man on Earth1:15:41 – Where to Find Coach Alec Pagan & Final Thoughts

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KenClarkPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KenClarkPODFollow Dr. Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenclarkspeed/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with exercise scientist and speed researcher Dr. Ken Clark to discuss the best ways to get faster for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – How Do People Actually Run Fast? (Big Picture Speed Question)1:06 – Introducing Dr. Ken Clark & Why Speed Research Matters3:06 – The Traditional Sprint Model vs Team Sport Speed4:47 – Why Elite Sprinters Don’t All Run the Same Way6:35 – Different Speed Models: Track Athletes vs Field Athletes7:02 – Sprinting Non-Negotiables: What All Fast Runners Share9:27 – Ground Contact Position, Foot Strike & Center of Mass12:37 – Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Speed Coaching Approaches15:12 – Track vs Team Sport Mechanics: What the Research Shows17:28 – Are Better Mechanics Always Faster? (Surprising Findings)19:49 – Injury Risk in Sprinting: Anterior Pelvic Tilt & Overstriding21:08 – Can You Coach Pelvic Tilt or Is It Structural?23:18 – What Happens During Ground Contact at Max Velocity26:38 – Braking vs Propulsive Forces Explained Simply29:35 – Ground Contact Times, Forces & Rate of Force Development32:08 – Hip Torque, Thigh Reversal & Why Speed Comes From the Hip35:18 – Front Side vs Backside Mechanics Revisited38:05 – Should Coaches Change an Athlete’s Sprint Style?41:03 – Sprint Non-Negotiables for Team Sport Athletes42:01 – Assisted Sprinting, 1080 Sprint & Motor Learning45:00 – Acceleration vs Max Velocity in Field Sports47:08 – Transitional Acceleration: The Most Underrated Speed Skill50:05 – Step Rate vs Step Length During Acceleration53:23 – Why Acceleration Is About Progression, Not Angles56:05 – Max Velocity Raises Acceleration Potential (NFL Combine Data)59:21 – Why All Athletes Need Max Speed (Even Linemen)1:02:48 – Speed Golf: Training Fast Without Max Effort1:07:24 – Weekly Speed Training Structure for Team Sports1:10:28 – Ideal Fly Distances for Max Velocity Training1:13:24 – Hills vs Sleds vs 1080: What Works Best?1:15:02 – Coaching Large Groups With Sled Sprints1:17:31 – Velocity Decrement Explained for Sprint Training1:22:04 – High-Low Speed Training Weekly Layout1:25:36 – Linking Speed Metrics to Weight Room Strength1:30:01 – Programming Sled Loads Across a Training Cycle1:33:43 – Hip vs Lower Leg: What Matters More for Speed?1:37:02 – Why Elite Jumpers Are Always Fast1:39:32 – Usain Bolt vs Michael Jordan: Speed Myth Busting1:42:29 – Hamstring Injuries: When and Why They Happen1:45:28 – Final Thoughts on Speed, Safety & Long-Term Development

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=JonHeckPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=JonHeckPODSubscribe to Jon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HammerAndChiselPerformanceFollow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_the_heck71/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with former NFL/D1 Strength Coach Jon Heck to discuss nutrition necessities for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Intro: Periodized Nutrition for Athletes & Gen Pop1:15 – Why Early Offseason Is Best for Body Composition2:40 – Offseason Nutrition for Football Players (Gain vs Cut)5:14 – Carb Cycling: Fuel Training Without Getting Fat6:23 – In-Season Nutrition: Performance, Recovery & Digestion7:55 – How Coaches Decide If an Athlete Is “Too Fat” or Undersized10:49 – Recomping Athletes: Lose Fat While Getting Stronger13:09 – Diet Slowly: Why Crash Diets Kill Performance15:25 – Do Lift Numbers Actually Matter for On-Field Performance?18:08 – Why Strong in the Weight Room ≠ Good Athlete19:20 – Calories & Macros: Daily vs Weekly Nutrition Planning21:24 – “Kill It, Pick It, Grow It” Nutrition Framework23:50 – Training Day vs Non-Training Day Nutrition

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=DanCleatherPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=DanCleatherPODFollow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancleather/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller Exercise Scientist Dan Cleather to discuss the science force and power training for athletes in strength and conditioning.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Why Coaches Overthink Power Instead of Impulse1:18 – Meet Dr. Dan Cleather & Why This Conversation Matters2:19 – How Different Athletes Express Force (Football vs Wrestling vs Triple Jump)3:46 – Coaching Without a Rigid Model: Reading the Athlete in Front of You5:31 – Time Constraints, Ground Contact & Force Application in Sport7:08 – Triple Jump vs Lineman: Elastic vs Concentric Force Production9:45 – Eccentric vs Concentric Demands Across Sports10:58 – Dynamic Correspondence Explained for Coaches13:22 – The 5 Criteria of Dynamic Correspondence (Simplified)16:32 – Why Force Magnitude & Time Matter More Than Exercise Appearance18:46 – Why Experienced Coaches Stop Chasing Perfect Specificity21:25 – Kinematics vs Force: What Most Coaches Miss23:46 – Seeing the “Matrix”: Thinking in Forces, Not Movements26:46 – Strength as the Base: Why Squatting Still Matters28:39 – Why Impulse Matters More Than Power in Training30:46 – The Problem With Chasing “Power” Metrics33:07 – Defining Power, Explosiveness & Rate of Force Development36:00 – Impulse Explained: Force × Time Made Simple39:06 – Impulse & Velocity Change (Jumping, Sprinting, Acceleration)42:19 – Why Better Jumpers Stay on the Ground Longer45:27 – Sport Context Matters: Combine Jumps vs Game Jumps49:10 – Using Momentum to Create Higher Forces52:38 – Breaking Down Explosiveness: Early vs Late RFD55:24 – Diagnosing Twitchy vs Grind-Style Athletes59:11 – How Olympic Lifts Develop Late-Stage RFD1:02:02 – Using Jumps, Cleans & Boxes to Target Impulse Deficits1:05:02 – What Coaches Can See Without Force Plates1:07:49 – Why Violent Acceleration Matters in Weightlifting1:10:21 – Jumping the Feet, Technique & Force Timing1:14:01 – Cues vs Intent: Why End Positions Don’t Matter Most1:17:08 – Velocity-Based Training Through the Lens of Impulse1:22:26 – Why Faster Squats Mean More Impulse1:25:02 – Twitchy Athletes, Strength Ceilings & Failure Patterns1:28:11 – Coaching Is Art Informed by Mechanics1:30:18 – Should We Replace the Word “Power”?1:32:10 – Dan Cleather’s New Book & Final Coaching Takeaways

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=IsaiahRiveraandJohnEvansPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=IsaiahRiveraandJohnEvansPODSubscribe to Isaiah, John, and THP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IsaiahRivera1 - https://www.youtube.com/@JohnEvans - https://www.youtube.com/@thpstrength1Follow Isaiah and John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahrivera1/ - https://www.instagram.com/johnevans_thp/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Vertical Jump World Record Holder Isaiah Rivera and his Coach John Evans to discuss the best ways to get explosive and jump higher in the gym.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – “I Want to Dunk for the First Time”: Setting the Problem1:06 – Meet Isaiah Rivera: World Record Vertical Jump (51”)2:00 – Isaiah’s Athletic Background & Early Jump Development4:18 – Coaching Path: Track, Altis, Weightlifting & Dunking6:00 – Multi-Sport Youth Development & Jump Foundations7:28 – Basketball vs Volleyball for Vertical Jump Development9:45 – Culture, Play Style & Why Some Athletes Jump More12:08 – The Big Question: How Does a 6’ 200lb Athlete Learn to Dunk?13:10 – “Mass Is the Enemy”: Bodyweight, Strength & Reality Checks14:56 – Strength Benchmarks: Squat, Clean & Why You’re Not Jumping16:29 – Training Expectations: Why Verticals Don’t Increase in 3 Weeks17:20 – Weekly Training Split for Vertical Jump (High / Low Model)18:57 – Sprinting, Jump Frequency & Load Management21:01 – Jump Technique vs Track Progressions22:48 – Key Lifts for Jumpers: Squats, Cleans & Posterior Chain25:03 – Tendon Health: Isometrics, Slow Strength & Injury Prevention26:35 – How to Spot Poor Eccentric Ability in Jumpers29:55 – Why Most Athletes Can’t Handle Speed or Breaking Forces34:48 – Two-Foot Jump Technique Explained (Penultimate Step)37:03 – “Throwing Your Body at the Ground”: Tendon Recoil Explained38:55 – Weight Room Exercises That Transfer to Jumping39:14 – Depth Jumps, Heavy Cleans & Extreme Eccentric Loading44:38 – Loaded Jumps, Hex Bar Variations & Transfer Debate47:20 – Ground Contact Time vs Training Adaptations50:41 – Periodization: Concentric vs Eccentric Training Cycles56:00 – VBT, Velocity, Cleans & Why Data Can Backfire1:01:00 – Power Clean as the Best Jump Performance Indicator1:06:24 – Sprint Speed, RSI & One-Foot vs Two-Foot Jumpers1:16:23 – Why Jumping Too Much Wrecks Tendons1:20:15 – Upright Squats, Belt Squats & Quad Dominance1:22:20 – Why Olympic Lifts Matter (Even If You Hate Them)1:27:32 – Plyometrics: Why Less Is More for Jumpers1:32:24 – Youth Jumping, Early Exposure & Long-Term Outcomes1:36:13 – Isometrics for Knee & Achilles Health (Practical Guidelines)1:38:57 – Where to Train with Isaiah & John (Programs & Resources)

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=FergusCrawleyPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=FergusCrawleyPODSubscribe to Fergus Crawley on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ferguscrawley95Follow Fergus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferguscrawley/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley to discuss the best ways to get stronger while training endurance.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Can You Deadlift 500 lbs AND Run a Sub-5 Mile? Hybrid Training Explained0:42 – Why “Fatigue Masks Fitness” & How Cardio Actually Affects Strength1:53 – Building the Hybrid Week: Heavy Deadlifts, Track Work & Session Structure3:41 – Understanding Athlete Weaknesses, Backgrounds & Adaptation Needs5:02 – Strength + Endurance Programming: Volume, Intensity & Recovery Cycles7:49 – Managing Systemic vs Local Fatigue & Avoiding Performance Drop-Offs10:08 – Fergus’ 500 lb Squat + Sub-5 Mile: Lessons in Fatigue, Power & Adaptation12:53 – Assessing Goals, Baselines & Time Availability in Hybrid Training15:14 – Strength Background vs Endurance Background: Movement Skill Differences18:01 – What “Hybrid Athlete” Really Means & Why Training Isn’t Black-and-White20:37 – Hustle, Stones & Ultras: Extreme Feats of Strength-Endurance Explained23:02 – Intensity vs Volume in Running: Why High-Impact Training Breaks You Faster26:11 – Marathon Training Mistakes, Stress Fractures & Bodyweight Challenges30:22 – The Role of Inefficiency: Femur Length, Running Mechanics & Injury Risk33:58 – Key Takeaways: Volume vs Intensity & What Actually Improves Running Speed36:41 – Using Rowing, Cycling & Cross-Training for Threshold Development41:58 – Maintaining Aerobic Capacity During Injury: Heart Rate, Zones & Return to Run45:12 – How to Progress Threshold Training for Heavy Athletes (200+ lbs)

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODSubscribe to Mitchell Hooper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mitchellhooperstrongmanFollow Mitchell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellhooper/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper to discuss the best ways to get stronger in the weight room.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – What Lifts Actually Transfer to “Stupid Strength”?0:45 – Meet Mitchell Hooper: World’s Strongest Man Breakdown1:47 – Strongman Training Split: Offseason vs Competition Prep3:28 – Frequency, Intensity & Protecting the Nervous System3:53 – The 6 Fundamental Movement Patterns in Strongman4:41 – Squat Variations That Carry Over Best (Safety Bar, Upright Squats)5:13 – Deadlift Simplicity: Why Getting “Cute” Hurts Progress5:56 – Olympic Lifts, Jerks & Power Development for Strongman7:33 – Plyometrics for 300+ lb Athletes (How to Use Them Safely)8:30 – Front Squats, Mobility Limits & Transfer to Events9:07 – Accessory & Bodybuilding Work for Shoulder Health11:32 – Sports That Transfer Best to Strongman (Football, Multi-Sport)13:13 – What’s Harder: Running a Marathon or Strongman?14:13 – How to Gain Weight & Strength Without a Dirty Bulk16:11 – Practical Nutrition Tips for Big, Strong Athletes18:28 – Daily Calories, Protein Targets & Meal Frequency21:46 – Pre-Workout & Contest-Day Fueling Strategy26:34 – Evidence-Based Training: Pros, Cons & Reality29:51 – Research vs Real-World Coaching Decisions32:55 – Why Elite Athletes Can’t Train Like Study Subjects34:22 – How Freakishly Strong Is Joe Kovacs?36:55 – Using Strongman Training for Sports Performance39:55 – Breathing, Bracing & CO₂ Tolerance for Max Lifts43:12 – Could Hooper Win 5 World’s Strongest Man Titles?44:52 – Big Z, Bodyweight & Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better45:22 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Mitchell Hooper

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=LesSpellmanPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=LesSpellmanPODSubscribe to Les Spellman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LesSpellmanFollow Les on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/les7spellman/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with NFL Speed Coach Les Spellman  @LesSpellman  to discuss the best ways to get athletes faster.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Intro: Speed Training Breakdown Begins1:17 – Who Is Les Spellman? NFL & Elite Speed Coach2:31 – How Les Assesses NFL Combine Athletes4:50 – Anthropometrics & Force Production Testing7:03 – Step Length, Frequency & Running Quadrants9:21 – Building the Weekly Combine Prep Schedule12:37 – High/Low Training Model Explained14:38 – Early Accel, Max Velocity & Late Accel Sessions17:33 – What Low-Intensity Days Actually Look Like20:55 – Inside Peak Strength App (Sponsor Segment)22:06 – Perfect 40-Yard Dash Breakdown (Step-by-Step)28:33 – How to Teach Acceleration: 4-Step, 7-Step, 12-Step Model33:30 – Why Max Velocity Matters Less for Combine Prep36:00 – Limb Length, Play Style & Quadrant Trends39:35 – How to Train Speed in Limited Space43:03 – Hip Extension, Flexion & Stiffness for Faster Sprinting47:20 – Ankle + Knee Stiffness & Why It Matters51:00 – Weight Room vs Sprinting: What Actually Transfers54:55 – Spinal Engine Basics & How It Impacts Speed1:04:50 – Dribbles Explained: Ankle, Calf, Knee Dribbles1:11:00 – Flying 10s vs 40-Yard Dash: What Matters Most1:18:15 – Speed Standards for Middle School & High School Athletes1:23:00 – How to Pick Sled Resistance (Heavy/Medium/Light)1:26:00 – Ken Clark’s 2-Mass Model & Practical Takeaways1:30:00 – Final Thoughts + Where to Follow Les Spellman

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2025Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2025Subscribe to Will Ratelle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCOYvMQM0O2y9fxgsMq-YWSA Follow Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will.ratelle/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Will Ratelle  @willratelle8027  to discuss their biggest problems with college strength training.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Key Lifts Will Retell Used to Reach the NFL (Strength Training for Football)1:26 – Podcast Intro: Explosive Strength & Speed Training with Will Retell2:25 – Why Olympic Lifts Built Will’s NFL Power (Clean, Snatch, Jerk Breakdown)5:02 – How Olympic Lifts Bridge Strength and Speed for Field Sport Athletes10:03 – Double Knee Bend Explained: Hidden Plyometric Tool for Jumping & Sprinting11:10 – Does Strength Training Make You Faster? Research, Speed, and Long-Term Gains15:32 – Peak Strength App: Athletic Performance Programming for Field Sports16:32 – “Strong Enough” vs “Fast Enough”: Strength vs Speed Training Debate24:41 – Front Squat vs Back Squat for Athletes: Best Squat for Team Sports Performance30:00 – Upper Body KPIs: Bench Press vs Pull-Ups vs Dips for Athletic Strength36:12 – Baseline Strength Standards Before Advanced Methods (Effective Reps, Nuance)39:03 – How to Progressively Add Weight to the Bar (Auto-Regulation & Training Data)50:02 – Plyometric Training for Athletes: Weekly Jump Volume, Rest, and Quality Reps56:05 – Submaximal Olympic Lifting for Speed: Power Cleans, Power Snatches & Recovery59:00 – Will Retell Programs & HOS Combine: NFL Combine Prep and Olympic Lift Programming

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=ClaudeWilliamsPOD Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content= ClaudeWilliamsPOD Follow Coach Claude on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamswrestling/ Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Wrestling Strength and Conditioning Coach Claude Williams to discuss the best ways for athletes to get strong, fast, and explosive in the gym for wrestling and combat sports. #garagestrength #speed #strength SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/ 👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – How to structure a wrestling S&C session1:12 – Calling out “gimmicky” lift claims (setup)1:53 – Episode intro: with Claude Williams3:40 – Claude’s flow: warm-up → power primer → ballistic → strength6:59 – Remote assessments & tailoring programs9:48 – Programming splits by season (3–5 day options)15:35 – Core staples for wrestlers: sprinting, hang cleans, front squats21:03 – Pressing choices: overhead vs bench (+ dips)24:37 – Pull-ups & grip strength: controlling opponents30:02 – Blending endurance, max strength, explosiveness33:47 – In-season vs off-season adjustments (conditioning balance)43:49 – Conditioning by weight class: LW / MW / HW50:54 – Heavyweight strength benchmarks (clean, squat, deadlift, pull-ups)59:32 – Zercher good mornings: WHY JEFF NIPPARD HATES US!1:03:27 – Influencer vs coach: responses & respect in the field1:15:01 – Outro

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=RustyWhittPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=RustyWhittPODFollow Coach Rusty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustywhitt/ Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Tulane University Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Rusty Whitt to discuss the best ways for athletes to get strong, fast, and explosive in the gym.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Power Cleans & Building Real Speed3:30 – Lessons from Special Forces Leadership7:00 – Speed, Strength & Durability in Football10:00 – Inside the In-Season Training Blueprint13:30 – Velocity-Based Training Explained17:00 – Grip Strength, Feedback & NFL Insights20:00 – Injury Prevention & Deceleration Drills24:00 – From Military to Strength Coach28:00 – Overcoming Adversity & Mental Resilience32:00 – The PACE Model for Coaching & Planning36:00 – Leadership & Team Culture40:00 – NIL, Transfer Portal & Modern Athlete Challenges44:00 – Strength vs. Skill: Enhancing, Not Inventing48:00 – Weekly Training Split Breakdown52:00 – Designer Squats & Velocity Zones56:00 – The Strong Four-Quarter Program1:00:00 – Complexes, Finishers & Competitive Standards1:06:00 – Culture, Leadership & Accountability

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=BrianKulaPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=BrianKulaPODCheck out Coach Brian's websites: https://www.kulasp.com/https://hoo.be/thefarmandforgeclub?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeEeJhVghZYhLsyH_bDDuddIpg75U5CvUuQ9Yls4NsUfxbXMO1v1ApwDJePSQ_aem_9duSoQCAeLb7mD_KuUeusgFollow Coach Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briankula and https://www.instagram.com/kulasportsperformance https://www.instagram.com/thefarmandforgeclub/ Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with NFL Running Back Christian McCaffery's Strength and Speed Coach Brian Kula to discuss the best ways for athletes to increase sprint speed in the gym.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – The Mindset That Made Christian McCaffrey Elite3:00 – Nature vs. Nurture: How Christian’s Upbringing Built His Mentality6:00 – What Coach Kula Looks for in Young Athletes9:00 – Speed Assessments, 1080 Sprint Testing & Force-Velocity Profiling13:00 – Building the Perfect Weekly Split for Speed and Power17:00 – How to Program Acceleration, Max Velocity, and Change of Direction21:00 – Managing Load and Recovery for NFL Combine Prep26:00 – Eccentric Strength, Isometrics & Sprint Mechanics32:00 – The Bounce Fire Series: Coach Kula’s Secret Speed System44:00 – Coaching Longevity, Business Lessons & Role Models

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=BenPatrickPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=BenPatrickPODCheck out Ben's website: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/Subscribe to Ben on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKneesovertoesguyFollow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kneesovertoesguy/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick on the most effective exercises to improve athleticism and longevity for normal people.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Simple Squat Progressions for Every Athlete1:20 – Why the Clean Might Be the #1 Lift for Performance2:00 – The Reality of Coaching: Results or Excuses2:45 – How to Build a Full-Year Strength Program3:30 – Maintaining Joint Health and Long-Term Strength4:20 – How Ben Coaches Beginners Back into Training5:00 – The Power of Sled Work for Rebuilding the Body6:10 – Training Without Equipment During Lockdowns7:30 – The Origins of Knees Over Toes and the Pain Problem9:10 – Why the Clean Is the King of Lifts10:30 – The Real Results from Coaching Football and Basketball Teams12:00 – How Peak Strength Integrates Knees Over Toes Concepts13:10 – Blending ATG with Athletic Programming and Plyometrics14:00 – Building Robust Athletes Through “Remedial” Work15:00 – Poliquin Principles and Getting “Extra Jacked” for Performance16:30 – Long-Term Athlete Development and Injury Prevention18:00 – Designing Year-Round Systems for NFL-Level Performance20:30 – Key Lifts for Basketball, Football, and Soccer23:00 – Deep Squats, Slant Boards, and Adaptation Misconceptions25:30 – Michael Jordan, Patellar Tendons, and Real Athletic Strength28:00 – How to Coach Large Groups with Limited Equipment30:30 – The Power of Chain Squats and Ego Training34:00 – The Nordic Hamstring Revolution and New Progressions38:00 – Simplifying Training for Schools and Accessibility44:00 – Lessons Learned Since 2022: Scaling for Everyone48:00 – The Future of Knees Over Toes: Buddy Sleds and PE Training52:00 – Split Squats vs. Single Leg Squats: Key Differences Explained55:00 – Plyometrics, Four-Way Jumps, and Real-World Programming59:00 – Raising Kids Strong and Mobile for Life1:03:00 – AI, Online Coaching, and Integrity in Fitness1:07:00 – How to Convince the World the Clean Is the Best Lift1:09:00 – Ben Patrick’s Final Thoughts on Coaching the Next Generation

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=AlexRosePODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=AlexRosePODFollow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithr0wthings/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with the 3x Olympic Discus Thrower and World Bronze Medalist Alex Rose about the 10 year journey they took to become the first World Medalist for his country of Samoa.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – The Moment of History1:04 – Emotion, Family, and Legacy2:00 – The Joy of the Struggle4:00 – Training in the Rain6:00 – Lessons from 2021 Tokyo10:00 – Adversity Builds Balance15:00 – 12 Years of World Championships20:00 – The Breakthrough with Dane25:00 – Early Success and 2017 Worlds35:00 – Working, Struggling, and Adjusting (2018–2019)45:00 – The Tokyo Disappointment and Mindset Shift55:00 – Building Confidence, Making Finals, and the Road to Bronze58:48 – Lessons That Changed Everything59:48 – Battling Through Injury and Pain1:01:15 – The Coaching Mistake That Cost a Top-8 Finish1:03:03 – Why Doing It Alone Built True Resilience1:06:17 – The Best Eight Weeks of Training Ever1:09:08 – Dialing in the Details: Mock Meets, Data & Recovery1:13:00 – Technical Fixes, Timing, and Peak Performance1:18:05 – Confidence, Chaos, and the Tokyo Mindset1:23:35 – Throwing in the Rain: The Night Everything Changed1:37:05 – Coming Home, Family, and Legacy

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=JumpSciencePODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=JumpSciencePODFollow Coach Daniel Back here: https://www.instagram.com/jump.science/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Performance Coach Daniel Back of Jump Science about the best ways to improve explosiveness for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Intro: Should athletes even do cleans?3:30 – Fun jumps, scissor jumps & early off-season programming6:00 – Squats, deadlifts & why cleans aren’t a top priority10:20 – Case studies: jumpers, cleans & speed retention13:10 – Why jumpers outperform weightlifters in explosiveness18:00 – Defining explosiveness & how to actually test it22:00 – Weekly programming: sprint, jump, strength & recovery26:20 – Sprint training tools: resisted sprints, flying 10s & hills36:00 – Jumping vs bouncing: assessments & plyometric drills50:20 – Cleans, squats & what really transfers to sport performance1:00:16 – Case study: gymnastics background & jump potential1:02:00 – Heel striking explained: sprinting vs jumping mechanics1:04:20 – One-foot and two-foot jump plants: why heel strikes matter1:06:30 – Long jump & triple jump takeoff mechanics: heel vs flat foot1:10:00 – Countermovement depth: strength, speed & jump style1:13:45 – Defining elasticity: physics vs human performance1:21:00 – Lessons from coaching young athletes & defining explosiveness

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=JuddLienhardPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=JuddLienhardPODSubscribe to Judd's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2KIbPHfA8oLuAlSKOctJ7g Follow Judd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juddlienhard/Check out Judd's website: https://www.juddlienhard.com/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Performance Coach and Former Army Ranger Judd Lienhard about the best way to train athletes and longevity for adults.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Why Train Like an Athlete?1:45 – The Carryover of Maximum Strength4:30 – When Strength Becomes Overkill6:00 – Functional vs. Strength Training8:30 – Power Comes from the Ground Up10:00 – Training Different Athletes (Football, Wrestling, Baseball)13:30 – Fixing Slow Athletes15:45 – Judd’s Training Framework: Slow, Flow, Go, Grow, Show19:15 – Avoiding the “Kill Every Session” Mindset20:30 – Cross-Pattern Training Explained26:30 – Footwork, Knife-Edging, and Ground Contact Mechanics33:50 – Foundational Movements vs. Performance Lifts44:00 – Flow Movements and Sequencing46:30 – Training Like an Athlete After 4055:00 – TRT, Recovery, and the Steroid Stigma59:40 – Simple Tips to Clean Up Nutrition & Boost Testosterone1:02:00 – Nutrition for Optimal Testosterone: Fiber, Fats & Micronutrients1:04:57 – Top 5 Exercises Everyone Should Do1:09:21 – Social Media, Hooks & Authenticity in Fitness

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MobilityDenverLectureLecture Slides here: https://www.garagestrength.com/pages/mobility-for-athletes-slides?_pos=1&_sid=b7d203931&_ss=rTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MobilityDenverLectureStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks on the best mobility exercises to improve athleticism.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Intro: Principles of mobility & why athletes need it4:00 – Daily integration: warm-ups, cooldowns & accountability8:00 – How mobility improves strength, power & injury prevention12:00 – Weightlifting & sport examples: why range of motion matters16:00 – Thoracic spine mobility drills for upper back & shoulders20:00 – Hip & lower back mobility: 90/90, couch stretch & squats24:00 – Ankle & foot mobility: stretches, toe raises & PVC walks28:00 – Programming mobility: warm-ups, dynamic work & recovery32:00 – Old-school bodybuilding lifts that also build mobility36:00 – Competition prep: warm-ups & routines for throwers/jumpers40:00 – Meet-day strategy: timing, cues & managing nerves44:00 – Final Q&A: culture, mobility ownership & athlete mindset

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=StevenCerenzioPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=StevenCerenzioPODFollow Coach Cerenzio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevencerenzio/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Noah Lyles Strength Coach Steven Cerenzio on how he strength trained for speed and to become the world's fastest man.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Front squat day-one test & philosophy1:12 – What’s inside: Lyles’ strength training overview2:24 – Assessing new athletes: patterns & honest movement4:24 – Strength vs. rate of recruitment (HS focus)6:22 – Not making weightlifters; minimum effective dose on cleans7:23 – Squat vs. hinge; RDL & push-press screens9:05 – Coach background & early influences14:47 – Linking with Lance; Olympic lifts for sprinters16:11 – Private NFL phase & adapting lifts18:37 – Tyson Gay lessons: resisted sprints & partial ROM21:28 – Sprinters = stiff yet flexible (controlled stiffness)26:03 – Squat as foundation; leg-press caveats26:58 – Starting with Noah: movement IQ, cleans & squats32:31 – Clean progression: FS → RDL → catch → hang → hook grip37:12 – Off-season → pre-season split (neural vs. “bodybuilding”)39:41 – Hamstring strategy: Nordics & isometrics without risk42:02 – Season flow: strength → power → speed; volume peels back43:01 – Building 100m speed: blocks, box/¼ squats, heavy cleans46:59 – Performance markers: “flying” 60–80 kg, double reds, pulls1:03:05 – Sprint days done right & lifting after sprints (CNS fatigue)

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=StuMcMillanPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=StuMcMillanPODFollow Coach Stu McMillan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fingermash/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Olympic Sprint Coach Stuart McMillan on why everyone should sprint in their daily life and the most effective methods to get athletes faster.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Introduction: Why every athlete should sprint4:20 – Sprint phases explained: 100m & 200m breakdown8:15 – Acceleration mechanics: projection angles & body positions12:30 – Sprinting differences: men vs women force application16:45 – Injury risks: hamstrings, hips, and drive phase mechanics21:10 – Foot mechanics & coaching myths about ground contact25:30 – The three coaching “buttons”: structure, function, technique29:40 – Stiffness in sprinting: ankle, leg, systemic stiffness34:05 – Soft-surface training & Jamaican sprint success theory38:50 – Individual sprinting styles: textbook vs unique shapes43:20 – Athlete case study: Christian Coleman & Sha’Carri Richardson48:00 – Elastic vs force-dominant sprinters & how to train them52:55 – Strength training for sprinters: trap bar deadlift & split squats57:40 – Speed vs endurance demands: sprinters and 200m athletes1:02:30 – Key sprint drills: skips, hill sprints & bounding1:07:15 – Why high knees don’t work & better alternatives1:12:00 – Plyometrics & resisted sprints for explosive power1:17:30 – Coaching philosophy: models vs individuality1:22:40 – Youth athlete development: sprinting fundamentals1:27:00 – Final lessons: mechanics, resilience & long-term growth

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=WakeForestStengthCoachPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=WakeForestStengthCoachPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Director of Sports Performance for Women's Basketball at Wake Forest Dustin Dailey to discuss the biggest problems with strength training for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Back Squat & Clean: Keys to Basketball Strength1:33 – Fundamentals in the Weight Room (Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull)5:19 – Training Taller Athletes: Boxes, Wedges & Mobility Work8:00 – The Big Five Lifts for Basketball Performance9:02 – Teaching & Progressing the Olympic Clean11:01 – In-Season Strength Training Philosophy13:26 – Game Day “Plus/Minus” System for Readiness16:02 – Communicating the Value of In-Season Lifting17:43 – Using Tech in S&C: VBT, Catapult & Force Plates21:25 – Key Testing Metrics: Squat, Clean, Jumps & Conditioning24:50 – Conditioning Tools: Assault Bike Test & 1200m Run28:25 – Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat & Single-Leg Strength35:39 – Weekly Training Splits & Common Athlete Issues40:07 – Managing Shin, Foot & Ankle Stress in Basketball46:49 – In-Season Drops: Strength vs. Fitness vs. Mileage52:14 – Warm-Ups, Data Collection & Phones in the Weight Room1:01:01 – Basketball vs. Football Culture in the Weight Room1:05:03 – Dustin Daily’s Coaching Career Path1:07:40 – Stress & Instability in Coaching Careers1:09:12 – Coaching 10 Teams at Once (St. Leo Experience)1:11:07 – Handling Sport Specificity Demands from Coaches1:13:57 – Competition Culture & Social Media’s Impact on Coaching

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MattWatsonPODFollow Coach Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/Subscribe to Coach Matt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlyoGuyCheck out Coach Matt's website: https://www.plusplyos.com/Plyometrics Expert and Jump Coach Matt Watson  @ThePlyoGuy  sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller to discuss the best ways to train plyometrics for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq200:00 – Intro01:45 – How Matt Watson evaluates a new athlete’s movement06:14 – Defining leaps, bounds, and hops + plyometric tiers14:11 – Progressing athletes through tiers for skill and intensity19:04 – Skill development vs. raw strength in plyometric training26:03 – The “pop” factor: tendon efficiency in explosive athletes34:50 – Gender differences in plyometric training volume and intensity36:42 – The weight room’s role in supporting plyometric performance54:37 – Deep tier plyometrics for strength, control, and positional comfort1:10:08 – Plyos that transfer best to acceleration vs. max velocity

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=LegendSpeedLectureLecture Slides here: https://www.garagestrength.com/pages/break-your-speed-limit-slidesThis is how you actually get athletes faster for their sport from Garage Strength Speed Coach Legend Hayes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Intro2:16 Assess — Testing, Grouping, and Athlete Profiles7:56 Garage Strength Assessment Template & Sport Definitions10:54 Planning — Yearly Mapping & Periodization Model13:43 Integrating Weight Room and Track Workouts16:39 Example Lower Body Training Day & Exercise Structure19:16 Daily Flow, Goal Setting, and Case Studies24:25 Implementation — Creating Culture & Buy-In28:26 Accountability, Tracking, and Athlete Support32:13 Meet Day Prep, Cues, and Motivation Tools44:56 API Recap, Success Stories, and Final Takeaways

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=AlexBromleyPODFollow Bromley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brawnswanson/Check out Bromley's website: https://empire-barbell.com/home-3/Strongman and Coach Alexander Bromley  @AlexanderBromley  sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller to discuss the biggest problems with science based strength training and misconceptions of building strength for normal people.#garagestrength #speed #strengthLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 🎙🏆🎙 👉 https://feeds.megaphone.fm/HUM1295049334Join Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq200:00 – Intro: What Makes a Good Strength Program03:12 – “It Doesn’t Have to Be That Complicated”08:35 – How Individualization Gets Overblown13:44 – Programming for Advanced vs. Novice Lifters20:18 – Bromley’s Take on Periodization27:41 – Evidence-Based vs. Practical Coaching34:19 – Why Simplicity Wins Long-Term41:03 – The Psychology Behind Strength Training47:28 – Building Buy-In with Athletes54:52 – What YouTube Did for Strength Coaches1:02:01 – Growth, Criticism, and Standing Out Online1:10:48 – Final Advice to Lifters and Coaches

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=AaronGadsonPODFollow Coach Gadson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngjumps/This is how you can become the most explosive athlete possible with Olympic Gold Medalist Track and Field Coach Aaron Gadson and Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller.Join the Waitlist for our upcoming Strength and Conditioning Book 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/pages/book-waitlist?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Booklist&utm_content=AaronGadsonPOD#garagestrength #speed #strengthLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 🎙🏆🎙 👉 https://feeds.megaphone.fm/HUM1295049334Join Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq200:00 – Intro to Olympic Triple Jump Training 00:06:02 – Thea Lafond’s Journey: From Rio to Olympic Champion 00:12:05 – Identifying Technical Flaws Early in Her Career 00:18:07 – Correcting Run & Jump Mechanics (Posture, Tilt) 00:24:10 – Optimizing Hop‑Step‑Jump Phase Distribution 00:30:12 – Multi‑Jump Drills to Improve Contact & Impulse 00:36:14 – Strength Training: Injury Prevention vs Performance 00:42:17 – Weekly Training Routine: Track, Speed & Recovery Split 00:48:19 – Lift Day Examples: Front Squats, Cleans & CNS Priming 00:54:22 – Tapering Strategies: D‑load vs Meet Prep for Medal Performance 01:00:24 – The Role of Bar Velocity in Autoregulating Strength Work 01:06:27 – Elite Benchmarking: Jonathan Edwards & Christian Taylor 01:12:29 – Prioritizing Technique over Cosmetic 1% Tweaks 01:18:32 – Translating Jump Biomechanics to Team Sports Performance 01:25:25 – Closing Takeaways: Environment, Discipline & Genetic Expression

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=PhilDaruPODFollow Phil on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/Check out his website: https://darustrong.com/This is how MMA Fighters and Combat Athletes train strength and conditioning with UFC Strength Coach Phil Daru  @DaruStrong1  and Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller.#garagestrength #speed #strengthLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 🎙🏆🎙 👉 https://feeds.megaphone.fm/HUM1295049334Join Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Introduction to Phil Daru02:03 Endurance Challenges in Power Athletes13:00 Periodization and Fight Camp Strategy20:58 Conditioning Assessment & Testing Protocols35:01 Sport-Specific Endurance Needs51:00 Genetics, Personality, and Training Adaptations

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Athlete Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=DrJacobGoodinPODFollow Dr. Goodin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjacobgoodin/Exercise Scientist Dr. Jacob Goodin  @DrJacobGoodin  discusses the latest research and new science in strength and conditioning with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller.Dr. Goodin website 👉 https://www.drjacobgoodin.com/#garagestrength #speed #strengthLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 🎙🏆🎙 👉 https://feeds.megaphone.fm/HUM1295049334Join Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2Timestamps provided by:  @PierreMorarity  00:00 Introduction to Sports Performance Research 03:09 Testing and Analysis in Sports Science 09:01 Understanding Jump Performance and Fatigue Monitoring []15:04 Defining "Elastic" in Jumping and Quadrant Reports []20:14 Application of Test Results to Training []24:12 Factors Affecting Vertical Jump Performance []27:38 Velocity-Specific Adaptations in Training []32:00 Endurance Field Tests and Zone Training []46:20 Speed Work and Acceleration vs. Max Velocity []56:14 Critiques and Improvements for the CSCS Certification []01:05:05 Challenges for Aspiring Coaches and the Importance of Lived Experience 01:11:39 Recommended Books and Podcasts for Coaches []