On episode 55 I sat down with Angelo Gingerelli of Seton Hall University. Angelo shares some of his personal experiences early on  and shares how an early S & C coach was formative in his introduction to the field. Angelo also shares what it means to him to be a coach at Seton Hall, its like family to him he grew up right around the corner and always followed the university closely. I really like one of the first things that Angelo shares, he voices how beneficial it is for young athletes to get involved in track and field or the pursuit of linear speed early on. Its a great start and a great place to build some of the finer elements of an efficient running model at an early age. Angelo also shares that technical works and sport specific movements or starts are important, however linear speed really is the tide that lifts all boats, you have to have a good base line of speed for anything else to be of consequence. 

Angelo shared an interesting perspective on how he often  finds  in shape individuals struggle with more rudimentary patterns of movement. He includes the movements that individuals are lacking in to some degree in every warm up session, this  provides variance with the given movement pattern. The inclusion of these movements  also allow for him to access the limiting factor to proficient movement models. Angelo shares a common sticking point for most in S & C, group size and being able to tailor programming needs to subsets within the group. The rationale he presents with building an adequate expression of strength is well founded. We must master the movement and scaffold through variations that  allow for the proper expression of the quality of strength. To rush intensification through adding of load at both a youth and higher level is a mistake that will only limit future potential and perhaps end with injury. One of the biggest indicators for success of a given prep program is consistency of high level work. Angelo shares that its important for athletes and clients to find value in the exercises and joy as well. 

Angelo shares the 6 foundational movements that he attempts to make athletes proficient in these are the squat, hinge, lunge, hip bridge, upper push, upper pull. Angelo feels that if individuals can show proficiency in these movements they have a great starting point to advance strength and resilience of structures. If individuals struggle to express these movements under light or body weight load, the regression and starting point is simple, firstly we must become more efficient movers. The end of the conversation shines a light on many of the topics featured in Angelo's book that is out currently. Angelo shares how resistance training can be used to help runners run more efficiently, avoid injury, and finish the race in a stronger state. Angelo shares that many in the running community completely leave resistance training out of their regiment. Those that choose to include resistance measures can start small and build upwards from there. Angelo believes that not only means a higher likelihood of success for those that are competitive but also a greater longevity as well, which is truly the end game of most forms of exercise. 

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