Dave Tate's Table Talk #368 Westside Barbell's Missing Link: Neuromuscular Therapy | John Quint
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Sep 9, 2025 John Quint, a neuromuscular therapist and strength coach with deep roots in Westside Barbell, shares invaluable insights on bridging therapy with strength training. He discusses the evolution of training methodologies, emphasizing the role of hydration and innovative recovery techniques. Quint also highlights the importance of isometric exercises and personalized assessments in enhancing athletic performance. Unique anecdotes illustrate the complexities of training high school linemen while stressing the significance of joint health and nervous system activation for optimal results.
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Relearning Strength With John Meadows
- John met John Meadows and trained at Lifetime after Meadows' surgery and watched him rebuild from near-zero strength.
- That experience influenced John's clinical approach to rebuilding tissue and nervous system interaction.
Therapy Needs Progressive, Propagating Work
- Clinic-only manual therapy often fails because it provides non‑propagating work rather than progressive, trainable inputs for tissues.
- John Quint argues therapy must create progressive, loadable changes that the athlete then trains to make permanent.
Turn Release Into Loadable Gains
- Pair manual release (FR release) with joint-specific progressive drills and structured loading rather than stopping at passive gains.
- After hands-on work, immediately give progressive loading exercises the athlete can do repeatedly to lock changes in.
