Becoming Ronin #71 Eric Cressey - Best Tips for Training Pro Athletes, Truth Behind Injury, Multi-Level Assessments
Overview:
In this episode, we're joined by Eric Cressey, a renowned strength and conditioning coach, author, and speaker, who has worked with thousands of athletes and clients from all walks of life. Eric is the co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, a high-performance training facility, and has been featured in numerous publications, including Men's Health, Men's Fitness, and ESPN. Today, Eric will share his insights on building a brand, nuances of training pro athletes, and staying injury-free.
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro
[4:02] Jocko Fuel
[5:45] Episode Intro
[8:42] No Bad Reps
[10:00] How Fast to Progress Athletes
[13:50] Cressey’s Multi Level Assessment Process
[20:28] The Integration of Technology into Training
[26:21] Arm Care Routines
[30:00] How Methodology Evolves
[31:34] Building a Quality Brand
[37:25] Going from Gen Pop to Pro Baseball Coaching
[40:09] Difference In Training Pros vs Gen Pop
[42:49] Positioning Breathwork
[44:10] Early Career Mistakes
[49:28] Does Strength Really Prevent Injury
[52:37] What Eric’s Training Looks Like Now
[54:57] AM vs PM Training
[56:24] What Does SMR Do?
[58:52] Maintaining Knee Health
[1:03:12] Eric Cressey’s Legacy
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