Iron Sights #175 After Dark - How To Train Like An Athlete: Strength, Speed & Power w/ Jimmy Prendergast
In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Prendergast from Modern Athlete Strength. I’ve been following these guys for a while now, and if you’re into the training side of what we talk about here—especially in the tactical space—you’re gonna want to hear this.
Jimmy and his team come from a deep background in D1 sports, the NFL, and tactical strength and conditioning. We get into all of it—his career path, how he approaches programming for athletes in complex environments, and what it actually means to train like an athlete when you’re balancing strength, speed, power, and capacity.
We dig into the gray areas of what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid common traps when programming for concurrent training. This was a fun one for me—Jimmy’s sharp, knows his stuff, and breaks things down in a way that’s accessible for coaches and athletes alike.
If you’re a first responder, military, or just someone who wants to train hard and smart—this conversation is packed with takeaways. Make sure to follow Jimmy and his crew over at @modernathletestrength and check out modernathletestrength.com for more.
00:00 Intro
06:52 Jimmy’s Background in Strength & Conditioning
10:30 Tactical Training: Challenges & Adaptations
23:18 Programming Philosophy & Concurrent Training
38:24 Tier System & Efficiency
47:00 CrossFit, Hybrid & Open-Minded Training
48:45 Principles of Effective Programming
52:25 Individualized Coaching & Adjustments
01:00:22 Foundations vs. Advanced Training
01:02:36 Online Coaching & Communication
01:16:20 Science vs. Practical Application
01:23:46 Networking & Lifelong Learning
01:26:41 Final Thoughts & Collaboration
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