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=BenMoxnessPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=BenMoxnessPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. Ben Moxness break down the science of explosiveness for athletes.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 Intro – The Biggest Myths About Jump Training1:14 Dr. Ben Moxness on Explosiveness & Vertical Jump2:01 How to Assess a Wide Receiver’s Jump Ability3:31 Strength, Power & Elasticity Deficits Explained4:20 The Ideal Weekly Split for Jump Training6:04 What “Elasticity” Means for Athletes8:07 Peak Strength App Sponsorship9:14 Why Reactive Athletes Jump Faster10:44 Tempo Training for Elasticity & RSI13:23 Pogos, Hurdle Hops & Plyometric Progressions14:14 The Role of Ankle Stiffness in Sprinting17:00 Best Exercises for Tendon & Ankle Stiffness20:11 Pretension, Muscle Slack & Reflexive Power24:07 Are Bosch Training Methods Overcomplicated?26:39 How Plyometrics Become Automatic Skill29:50 Technical Models for Jumping in Different Sports33:17 Speed Jumpers vs Power Jumpers36:30 Strength Standards for a 40-Inch Vertical39:22 Why Heavy Lifting Protects Athletes From Injury42:15 Peak Strength App Sponsorship #243:11 The Most Common Injuries for Jump Athletes47:17 How to Manage Tendon Pain & Jump Volume49:16 Mobility Issues That Cause Knee Pain52:35 Ideal Body Fat Percentages for Jumpers54:50 Why Mass Can Hurt Explosiveness57:08 The Difference Between Jumping High & Dunking1:00:14 How Elite Dunkers Train Differently1:03:22 Isometrics vs Plyometrics for Athleticism1:06:11 Why Internet Plyo Programs Fail Athletes1:09:48 The Biggest Mistakes Athletes Make When Training to Jump Higher1:13:02 What Actually Transfers to Sport Performance1:16:05 Final Advice for Becoming More Explosive

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=ChristianTaylorPODFollow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylored2jump/Sign 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=ChristianTaylorPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=ChristianTaylorPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Christian Taylor break down how athletes can breakthrough plateaus and unlock their potential.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 Pressure & Two Fouls in London1:08 Why Christian Taylor Is the Most Explosive Athlete Ever2:24 The Mental Reset That Saved His Olympic Final5:18 Watching David Rudisha Changed Everything6:36 Self-Talk, Confidence & Mental Toughness9:00 Peak Strength Ad Read9:52 Losing NCAA Indoors Before Becoming World Champion12:17 Why Christian Loved Competitive Battles14:20 How Failure Fueled His Olympic Dominance17:01 Respecting Opponents Without Losing Confidence18:19 The Mindset Shift That Changed His Career22:27 Switching Jump Legs & Rebuilding From Injury24:00 Patellar Tendonitis Nearly Ended His Career26:01 Falling Back in Love With Track & Field29:58 Training for Speed, Elasticity & Triple Jump Power31:42 Why Hypertrophy & Slow Training Matter36:19 Olympic Lifting for Explosive Athletes40:38 Building Tendon Strength & Joint Resilience42:36 Seasonal Plyometric Progressions Explained47:45 Structuring Speed & Jump Training Year-Round53:18 Christian Taylor’s Weekly Training Split55:26 What Volleyball & Rugby Added to His Athleticism58:12 Why Sand Training Helped His Longevity1:00:21 Learning Body Awareness Through Other Sports1:02:08 Recovery, Hydration & Longevity for Athletes1:05:11 Advice for Young Athletes Chasing Elite Performance1:08:24 The Importance of Coaching & Athlete Buy-In1:11:03 How Elite Athletes Handle Pressure Differently1:14:36 The Truth About Consistency & Long-Term Success1:18:42 Why Details Separate Champions From Everyone Else1:22:07 Christian Taylor’s Biggest Career Lessons1:25:02 Final Advice for Athletes & Coaches

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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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)