The Speed Lab Podcast Hunter Eisenhower: Force System Training Methodology
Nov 4, 2025
Hunter Eisenhower, Associate Head Coach for Arizona State men's basketball, discusses his innovative 'Force System' training methodology. He explores the four pillars: High, Fast, Slow, and Human Force, which revolutionize traditional strength training. Hunter explains how to profile athletes using his Archetype Quadrants and the importance of balancing force qualities. Listeners will learn practical strategies for injury prevention and performance optimization, along with insightful practical drills for different athletic needs.
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Four-System Reframes Strength
- Hunter created the Four System to reframe strength as four force qualities: High, Fast, Slow, and Human Force.
- He argues traditional focus on concentric maxima misses elastic and tissue-health qualities crucial for sport.
Progress High-Force Loading
- Progress high-force work from heavy concentric loading to super‑maximal eccentrics, drop catches, then depth drops.
- Use trap bars, pitch sharks, and drop catches to maximize acceleration and peak ground reaction forces.
Use Velocity To Raise Peak Force
- Force = mass × acceleration, so reduce mass and increase acceleration to raise peak force.
- Drop‑catch variations let athletes accelerate more and produce higher peak forces than slow heavy lifts.