In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Jared Bidne from Explosive Mechanics to discuss his approach to training athletes, including the famous dumbbell jumps, squat ratios, and more!

Jared Bidne is the founder of Explosive Mechanics, an athlete gym in Georgia. Jared works with athletes to develop sport specific training to improve speed, jumping ability, and overall performance. Jared holds several training certifications including the Distinguished CSCS (CSCS*D) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the Westside Barbell Special Strength Certification. He presents for the NSCA, ACSM, and GSCA. Jared's results speak for themselves, as he has Trained World Record Holders for IPF (International Powerlifting Federation) including a 16-year-old with a 600 squat, a 17-year-old with a 611 squat, and a 15-year-old with a 325 bench at 151 body weight. Jared's athletes rank in the top class of national combines, and he had three athletes drafted in this year's NFL draft. Over 80 of Jared's athletes have achieved D1 College Scholarships, and Jared continues to train successful NFL players and Professional Basketball Players. Jared has also trained the 2017 #1 Vertical Jumper in the Country. The best part? Jared practices what he preaches, as his vertical jump is nearly 40 inches! For more on Jared, be sure to check out @explosivemechanics on Instagram, explosivemechanics.com and the Explosive Strength podcast on all major platforms.

In this podcast episode, Dan references past podcast recordings with Matt Tometz (November 2021), Eric D'Agati and Bob King (January 2022), and Kelly Starrett (February 2022).

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