

The Strength Coach Podcast
Anthony Renna
The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches and Trainers to get an insight into real world strength training.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
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Nov 3, 2008 • 1h 3min
Episode 23- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 23
"Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"
Coach Matthew McGettiganUnited States Air Force Academy Football Strength & Conditioning Coach
We talked about:
**Challenges making a transition from one school to another **Reducing Injuries**Training football in season ** Mistakes he's made over the years**Much more**
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his article**Are You Afraid of the Deadlift**Chop & Lift- Stability or Strength Progressions**KBs as a sub for the Trap Bar Deadlift**ACL Prevention**2009 Winter SeminarCheck out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.MBoyle1959.wordpress.com
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts"
Jamie Harvie joins us to talk about the the differences between the the Polar Heart Rate Monitorsat Perform BetterCheck out the Perform Better Sale here"Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
Gray talks about: "Dr. McGill, Spinal Flexion, The Toe Touch progression and Overhead Squat Corrections" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Oct 16, 2008 • 1h 2min
Episode 22- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 22
"Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"
Coach Jonathan ChaimbergAdrenaline Performance Center, MontrealMMA Strength Coach (pictured with Georges "Rush" St-Pierre, UFC Welterweight Champ)
We talked about:
**Challenges training MMA fighters **How he trains his fighters**Periodization **Much more**
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his articles**Are We Always Concurrent in Our Training** Training Rowers**Dr. McGill's response to his Sports Hernia article**Dr. Yessis' article from EliteFTS
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts"
Carlos Wharton joins us to talk about the the differences between the Jungle Gym, Elite Rings and the TRX Suspension Trainers at Perform BetterCheck out the Perform Better Sale here"Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
Gray talks about: "The Frequency of Corrective Exercise" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Oct 5, 2008 • 1h 15min
Episode 21- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 21
"Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"
Jeff Oliver
Coach Oliver enters his 13th season as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for theCollege of the Holy Cross.
We talked about:
**The College of the Holy Cross Athlete Support System**Refocusing on technique**Mobility**New techniques in plyometric landing mechanics **Working with athletes who have Femoral-Acetabular Impingement**Working with Rowers
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com**Understanding Sports Hernia Part 2
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-Progressing Single Leg squats
-Piriformis Issues
-Plyos with a weight vest-Low Back Pain during Single Leg Squats
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts" Rob Milani joins us to talk about the new kettlebells at Perform BetterCheck out the Perform Better Sale here"Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
Gray talks about: "Functional Movement Screen Bucket List, Part 2" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Sep 23, 2008 • 1h 13min
Episode 20 - Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 20
"Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"
Dr. John Berardi
Author of Precision Nutrition
Dr. Berardi has worked
in the exercise and nutrition arena for over a decade, working with
individuals from all walks of life, from the sedentary to athletes
at the highest level of sport.
We talked about:
**Eating for Your Body Type**The Precision Nutrition Network for Facilities
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-Straight Leg Sit Ups
-In-Season Programming
-Attracting Athletes
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts" Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Perform Better Magazine Check out the Perform Better Sale here"Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
Gray talks about: "Functional Movement Screen Bucket List" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Sep 8, 2008 • 48min
Episode 19.5 - Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Special Episode 19.5
Conference Call with Gray Cook and Coach Boyle
Coach Boyle and Gray get on a conference call to "clear the air", discuss Crossfit and talk about what they think is wrong with some of their methods.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-The Sports Hernia
-Turkish Get Ups
-The Idea of Flat or Neutral Back
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
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Aug 19, 2008 • 1h 21min
Episode 19- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 19
"Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"
Dr. Stuart McGill Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, author of Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation and Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance,
We talked about:
**Superstifness and How to Train It
**How Breathe relates to Superstiffness and how to train it
**Bracing- Dr. McGill's Definition and Why He Advocates it
**The 5 Stages of Ultimate Back Fitness
**What Are Strength Coaches Missing
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com**His take on "How Not To Warm Up"
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-Adductor Weakness
-Are We looking at Things Under Too Much of a Microscope
-New Ideas in Ankle training
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts"
Rob Milani joins us to talk about the Kettlebell Workshop that Perform Better is doing with The Art of StrengthCheck out more info hereCheck out the Perform Better Sale here
"Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
Gray talks about: "Functional Movement- Dumbells vs. Kettlebells" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Aug 11, 2008 • 43min
Episode 18.5- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Special Episode 18.5
All Gray Cook!!
Gray has been working overtime to catch up with all of the questions that are asked on the StrengthCoach.com Forum and his website FunctionalMovement.com. Since we have had some technical problems getting them out to you over the last 2 months, we wanted to make it up by giving you some extra content.
In this episode:**Coddled Conditioning- Gray makes a statement about what is going on in the industry, particularly with some of the Crossfit programming.Gray answers questions about:**The Clamshell Exercise for Rotary Stability**Techniques for Shoulder Taping**"What are 3 things that you see being done by trainers in commercial gyms that if they could be fixed, would make a major impact in the service they provide their clients?" Check out Gray's website at FunctionalMovement.com
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Aug 4, 2008 • 1h 14min
Episode 18- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 18
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"
Lee Burton, Co-Creator of The Functional Movement ScreenProgram Director for Athletic Training at Averett University
Co-Author of The Secret Series
We talked about:
**Secrets of Primitive Patterns DVD**Push Up Stability and Rotatory Stability Screen**Corrective Exercise for both screens**Much more...
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com**A-Ha Moments
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-Single Leg Assessments
-Loading the Split Squat
-Group vs. One-on-One Training-Y's and I's
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts" Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale that is happening at Perform Better Check out the Perform Better Sale hereBonus InterviewKevin Larrabee joins us for an update of The Fitcast "Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
Gray answers the question: "At the FMS certification workshop in LA, you mentioned during the lecture that the foot externally rotating or the knee collapsing in and going into valgus on the squat were the same issue. Can you explain this and go into greater detail about it and why it is occurring?" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Jul 19, 2008 • 1h 8min
Episode 17- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 17
"Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach"
Paul Robbins, Metabolic Specialist, Athletes' Performance,
Owner, Cardio2Tech
We talked about:
**"The 5 Phases of Energy System Development **Developing a Base**The Biggest Mistake Coaches make in ESD Programming**Much more...
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com**Training Youth Athletes**Bilateral Training**His Presentation with Gray Cook in Las Vegas
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-Foam Rolling and Youth Athletes
-Plyos for Older Athletes
-Hip Dominant Strength Progressions-Using Chains
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts"
Kevin Brochu joins us to talk about the different Resistance Bands that Perform Better carries."Performance Nutrition Tips"Jayson Hunter of CarbRotationDiet.comThis Week's Tip:Jayson talks about Nutrient Timing and Weight Loss
"Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
This episode we have a "Gray Cook Classic" from Episode 7:Gray talks about how we should look at what we are doing as strength coaches, trainers and PTs with"A Case for Logic" Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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Jul 5, 2008 • 1h 5min
Episode 16- Strength Coach Podcast
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Highlights of Episode 16
"Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach"
Chris Doyle, Head Strength & Conditioning CoachUniversity of Iowa Football
We talked about:
**Developing relationships with athletes**How he trains his athletes for power**What he is doing with the team right now**Much more...
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"
Interview with Coach Boyle about
**What's new at StrengthCoach.com
**Forum Hot Topics- His take on:
-Elasticity
-The Back Squat
-Anterior Knee Pain-Developing a high school program-Business topics
Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs
"Ask the Equipment Experts"
Jamie Harvie joins us to talk about the Vertec and Just Jump tools Perform Better carries."Ask Gray Cook"
Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum
This episode we have a "Gray Cook Classic" from Episode 3.5:Gray explains "How 2 athletes scoring the same on the FMS can be so different."
Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com
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