DDT Method Podcast If I Could Only Tell You One Thing About Training, It Would Be This
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Jan 5, 2026 Tom Sheppard, a strength and conditioning coach with a biology background, discusses evidence-based training and nutrition. He emphasizes mastering multiple training modalities for optimal performance, revealing the slow gains in strength that even competitive powerlifters face. Tom shares his framework for combining power, strength, and hypertrophy efficiently. He delves into peptides for recovery and aging, highlighting effective stacks and the truth about testosterone boosters. Tune in for practical strategies to enhance your training and biohacking journey!
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From Biology Student To Strength Coach
- Tom Sheppard transitioned from a biology degree to a 16+ year strength coaching career after an S&C internship.
- His biology background informs his evidence-based approach to training, nutrition, and peptides.
Protect Power And Mobility First
- Do include low-volume plyometric work in warm-ups to preserve power and fast-twitch function.
- Do add loaded stretches or full-range hypertrophy work to maintain muscle length and mobility.
Use The 75–85% Power‑Building Zone
- Try training in the 75–85% load zone to build both strength and hypertrophy simultaneously.
- Accumulate submaximal volume (e.g., sets of two at ~80%) to stimulate neural gains and muscle growth with less stress.