Mike Boyle on Anti-Rotation, Glute Activation, Hill Sprints and S&C Language

About this episode

Anthony Renna interviews Mike Boyle about training strategies, terminology, and functional anatomy in athletic performance.

Episode 432 of the Strength Coach Podcast Brought to You by Perform Better Perform Better , your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better⁠ ( https://www.performbetter.com ) for info about the upcoming Functional Training Summits . Join host Anthony Renna as he chats with Coach Mike Boyle . They spoke about why terminology matters, new training strategies, and practical advice to help coaches and trainers level up their craft. Plus, Coach Boyle shares his thoughts on the importance of functional anatomy in athletic performance. Highlights of the episode include: - The ongoing debate: Does rotary power come from the hips or the ground? - Why anti-rotation exercises play a smart role in core training and how they fit the bigger picture. - Glute activation insights sparked by toe wedges – are they worth it? - Sled sprints vs. hill sprints – breaking down their effectiveness for athletes. - Naming exercises correctly: Addressing confusion around jumps, hops, bounds, and more. - For the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play, Mark Fisher is on to talk about Getting More Leads Without Paid ads To sign up for the complementary Business for…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Renna

Guest: Mike Boyle

Topics covered

• anti-rotation exercises
• glute activation
• hill sprints
• strength and conditioning language
• functional anatomy
• training strategies

Keywords

• strength coaching
• core training
• exercise terminology
• athletic performance
• functional training
• sprint training

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