E535: Beyond Biomechanics: Strategies for Durability and Performance in Athletes with Killian Hamilton

Jul 24, 2024

Killian Hamilton, a strength and conditioning specialist with a wealth of experience in training professional athletes, dives into the evolution of athletic training. He emphasizes the integration of sport demands into exercise programs and the crucial role of isometrics, particularly for youth athletes. Hamilton discusses the balance between competition and humility among pro athletes, the art of personal experimentation in training, and the necessity of continuous learning for coaches to enhance performance.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Education and Realities of Working with Elite Athletes

01:30 • 4min

The Athlete's Training Mindset

05:02 • 34min

Youth vs. Professional Athlete Training

39:03 • 9min

The Art of Personal Experimentation in Athletic Training

48:18 • 4min

The Importance of Curiosity and Learning in Coaching

52:07 • 2min

Jordan and Killian discuss the evolution of training and the importance of considering the demands of sport when designing exercise programs.

They touch on the importance of isometrics in training, particularly for youth athletes as well as the benefits of yielding isometrics and how they can be used to improve neuromuscular control, eccentric strength, and structural adaptations.

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Working with Athletes and the Importance of Trust (00:03:07)

The Evolution of Training and the Role of Ego (00:07:49)

Moving Beyond Conventional Exercises (00:16:08)

Creating Chaos in Training for Durability and Performance (00:20:29)

Breaking Movements Apart and Understanding Different Phases (00:23:22)

The Benefits of Yielding Isometrics (00:26:49)

Isometric Training for Youth Athletes (00:33:30)

Teaching Mental Resilience (00:42:36)

Testing Exercises on Yourself (00:48:53)

The L1 Course: Understanding Biomechanics (00:53:04)