Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE
Dec 9, 2019
Joe DeFranco, a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and owner of DeFranco's Gym, joins the conversation to share insights from years of training elite athletes. He humorously critiques bad trainers, urging a focus on structured warm-ups for optimal performance. DeFranco discusses the crucial distinction between application and theory in training, emphasizing individualized programs. He also addresses the interplay of genetics in athletic success and why understanding your body's signals is key to effective fitness.
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Identifying Good Trainers
- Ask trainers lots of questions, expecting nuanced answers.
- If they lack "it depends" responses or can't explain their methods clearly, find another trainer.
Warm-up Benefits
- Proper warm-ups enhance performance and reduce injury risk, going beyond simply raising body temperature.
- Include soft tissue work, muscle activation, movement rehearsal, and CNS stimulation for optimal results.
Warm-up Application vs. Academia
- A client may not show increased glute activation on electrodes after a warm-up.
- However, the warm-up helps them feel their glutes better during squats, improving performance regardless of electrode readings.