About this episode

Jordan Cook discusses horizontal deceleration and training strategies in this episode.

Jordan Cook - Director of Performance and Rehab at B3 Better Performance - joins us for the 140th episode of MTN. On today's show we dive into horizontal deceleration, return to play strategies, the nuance behind directional specificity in training, and much much more. Jordan brings an incredible blend of performance, athletic training, and physical therapy into one and creates a dynamic training environment for his athletes Find Jordan on IG @jordan_cook_performance Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational A huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Sullivan, Hunter Eisenhower

Guest: Jordan Cook

Topics covered

• horizontal deceleration
• return to play strategies
• directional specificity in training
• athletic training
• physical therapy

Keywords

• performance
• rehab
• training
• athletes
• BFR
• force measuring
• weight room equipment

Sponsors

Hytro, Hawkin Dynamics, Samson Equipment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: B3 Better Performance

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