Rapid Fire Q&A: From Books to Scapular Control to Push-Ups

Jan 6, 2025

This engaging discussion dives into must-read books for strength coaches and the intricacies of training literature. Key insights on optimizing hip extension training to prevent injuries take center stage. The hosts tackle periodization strategies, contrasting short and long-term approaches. Scapular movement awareness and the foundational push-up are highlighted as essential for strength development. They also introduce innovative training methods while sharing personal fitness goals for 2025, ensuring actionable tips that keep listeners motivated and inspired.

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ADVICE

Recommended Books for Strength Coaches

Read seminal strength training books to build a solid foundation.
Focus on understanding key principles and applying that knowledge practically.

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Addressing Weak Hip Extensors

Address weak hip extensors by progressively increasing range of motion, starting from a shortened range.
Prioritize building strength endurance before focusing on maximal strength.

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Short vs. Long Off-Seasons

Short off-seasons require compromises and prioritization due to time constraints.
Long off-seasons allow for more detailed training and broader modalities.

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Navigating Strength Training Literature

01:52 • 9min

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Optimizing Hip Extension Training

10:36 • 4min

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Navigating Periodization in Training

14:55 • 17min

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Mastering Scapular Control and Push-Ups

31:33 • 13min

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Innovative Training Strategies and Upcoming Events

44:41 • 2min

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Pursuing Strength and Mobility Goals

46:16 • 2min

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66 Strategies to Program Design

Stefan Kezzo

Physiology of Training

Gregory White

How to Write a Strength Training Program

Ian King

Bigger, Faster, Stronger

Fitness and Strength Training

Jürgen Hartmann

Tuntemann

Strength and Conditioning

Newton

Marco Cardinale

Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance

Stuart McGill

This book, written by Professor Stuart McGill, offers a detailed approach to back fitness and performance based on years of scientific research. It covers a 5-stage program that includes recognizing and re-patterning motor programs, enhancing stability and mobility, endurance, strength, power, and agility training. The book is geared towards professionals such as strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and chiropractors, but can also be beneficial for laypeople interested in understanding and improving their back fitness. It includes practical sections like the 'squat clinic' and introduces concepts such as 'superstiffness' with new exercises based on recent studies.

Power in Strength Training, Power in Sports

Pavel Komi

Dietmar Schmidtbleicher

William Kramer

Science and practice of strength training

Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky

This book is an essential resource for those serious about optimizing their strength training programs. It is divided into three parts: Part I focuses on the basis of strength training, including training theory, task-specific strength, and athlete-specific strength. Part II covers methods of strength training, such as training intensity, timing, exercise selection, and injury prevention. Part III explores training strategies for specific populations, including women, young athletes, and senior athletes. The authors, with their combined experience of training over 1,000 elite athletes, integrate Eastern European and North American perspectives to provide a thorough understanding of the science behind effective strength development.

Designing Resistance Training Programs

William J. Kraemer

Steven J. Fleck

This book provides a thorough understanding of the process of designing resistance training programs from both scientific and practical perspectives. It covers the principles of resistance training, various types of strength training, physiological adaptations, and how to integrate other fitness components. The fourth edition includes updated research, comprehensive tables, and advanced training techniques, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of strength training.

Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training

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Carlo A. Buzzichelli

Tudor O. Bompa

This book, now in its sixth edition, presents the latest refinements to Bompa’s theories on periodization. It includes discussions on the history, terms, and theories related to periodization, the importance of designing sport-specific and competition-level annual plans, and comprehensive updates on training sessions, microcycles, and macrocycles. The book also covers the integration of biomotor abilities, methods for developing muscle strength, speed, agility, and endurance, and strategies for optimal peaking and competition preparation.

High-Powered Plyometrics

James C. Radcliffe

Robert C. Farentinos

This book provides a comprehensive approach to explosive power training, including detailed photo sequences, step-by-step instructions, and intensity guidelines for 85 exercises that enhance power in the core, upper body, and lower body. It covers principles of high-intensity plyometric training, power assessments, and the development of long- and short-term conditioning programs. The third edition includes over 90 preparatory exercises for power activation within warmups, a new chapter on advanced methods of explosive power training, and sample programs tailored to specific sports such as football, basketball, track and field, and volleyball.

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Get ready for a fast-paced and informative Q&A session with the Crew! We share key book recommendations for strength coaches looking to elevate their expertise, break down strategies for addressing weak hip extensors, and explore how short off-seasons compare to longer training periods.

We also discuss approaches for helping clients adapt to high-intensity intensification phases and provide actionable tips for improving scapula movement awareness. We discuss the importance of push-ups and how we use them in programming. We share our thoughts and dive into the use of daily undulating periodization for beginners.

To wrap it up, we reflect on our personal training goals for 2025. Packed with knowledge and practical advice, this episode is designed to keep you engaged and motivated. Tune in for a dynamic conversation loaded with value!

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