Mike Boyle- 1 Leg Cleans and Revisiting the Flexion Debate

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In this episode, Anthony Renna interviews Mike Boyle about the return of single leg cleans and the flexion debate in athletic training.

Are you prioritizing specific exercises over actual athletic outcomes? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to discuss the surprising return of single leg cleans and the ongoing debate surrounding spinal health and flexion. Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming Functional Training Summits in Chicago, Long Beach, and Providence Check out the “Bring a Friend for Free” deal at www.PerformBetter.com We kick things off with Pete Dupuis from Business for Unicorns , who shares why your marketing might be failing because you are asking the wrong questions. Learn how to hunt for clarity rather than compliments to truly understand what your clients value and how to remove friction points in your fitness business. The main conversation focuses on Coach Boyle's recent shift back to unilateral Olympic lifting. He explains how single leg cleans are helping athletes hit personal bests in sprinting and vertical jumps, even for those later in their careers. You will hear about the evolution of his training philosophy and why he believes adding a stability component does not have to…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Renna

Guest: Mike Boyle

Topics covered

• single leg cleans
• flexion debate
• spinal health
• unilateral Olympic lifting
• athletic performance

Keywords

• single leg cleans
• flexion debate
• spinal health
• unilateral lifting
• athletic outcomes

Sponsors

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Organizations: Business for Unicorns

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