507: Richard Burnett on Reactive Strength and Explosive Isometrics in Combine Prep
From Just Fly Performance Podcast by Joel Smith, Just-Fly-Sports.com
March 19, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
Richard Burnett discusses reactive strength and explosive isometrics in the context of NFL Combine preparation.
Richard Burnett is a sports performance coach with experience working across high-level athletic environments, including NFL Combine preparation, where he specializes in speed and power assessment, plyometric development, and preparing athletes for elite testing and competition. In this episode, Rich Burnett digs into reactive strength testing, jump feedback, and what really matters when evaluating plyometric ability in athletes. Rich explains the differences between tools like the Just Jump mat, force plates, and Plyomat, emphasizing that context and consistency matter more than chasing perfect numbers. The conversation then moves into single-leg RSI, asymmetries, NFL Combine prep, and how reactivity profiles can reveal sprint deficiencies. Rich also shares how he uses isometrics, band-assisted jumps, and single-leg testing to build faster, more explosive athletes with greater confidence and movement efficiency. Today’s episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength. Use the code “LILAJUSTFLY10” for 10% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance gear. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast…
People in this episode
Host: Joel Smith
Guest: Richard Burnett
Topics covered
- reactive strength
- explosive isometrics
- NFL Combine prep
- plyometric ability
- single-leg testing
- athlete performance
Keywords
- reactive strength
- explosive isometrics
- NFL Combine
- plyometric development
- single-leg testing
- athlete performance
- speed assessment
Sponsors
Hammer Strength
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lila Exogen, Lilateam.com, Just-Fly-Sports.com
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