This episode’s guest is Bob Takano of Takano Weightlifting.   Bob Takano is a highly respected weightlifting coach who was inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2007 for his contributions to coaching. He has been the coach of four national champions, two national record holders, and 27 top ten nationally ranked lifters. Bob has been on the coaching staffs of 17 U.S. National teams to international competitions, five of those being World Championships and the Summer Olympics. His lifters have competed in seven Olympic Trials with one, Albert Hood, the third American to snatch double bodyweight, earning a berth on the 1984 team. Furthermore Bob has been a CSCS since 1986, having authored six articles for the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal, and served as a member of the editorial board of that journal from 1996 to 2000. He has also co-authored a chapter for the NASM’s Essentials of Sports Performance Training, and a chapter on the Training of Weightlifters for the IOC Sports Medicine Commission’s Encyclopedia of Strength and Power. 20 of the female volleyball players he’s coached have earned Division 1 scholarships. Bob is on the teaching staff for the USAW Weightlifting Coaching Education program and presents his own seminars as well. He was also part of the CrossFit Weightlifting Seminar staff. On this episode Bob and I discuss: Bobs background and influences The Good and not so good things that Bob currently see’s with the physical preparation profession Bob’s Training Philosophy/Principles How Bob designs Olympic Lifting Programs Bob’s technical model for teaching the Olympic Lifts Biggest lessons Bob has learned over his career This was a really great episode guys and I hope you enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Bob's book - Weightlifting Programming - A winning coaches guide Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode's guest is Michael McEvoy from Metabolic Healing. Michael is a clinician and educator who is creating Functional Medicine-based platforms, which integrates modern health data analysis with evidence-based therapeutic interventions using nutraceutical and botanical formulations. Michael is a systems creator, integrator and synthesizer of diverse clinical modalities.  Through unique educational and teaching endeavors, Michael's objective is to assemble a network of the world's top clinicians to meet the demands and challenges of 21st century functional medicine, and to implement the analytical tools and frameworks required.  Michael can be considered an intelligence agent/expert scouring the diverse sources coming online in order to assist practitioners through evidence-based models, tools, and education.  He is currently designing the Metabolic Healing Educational Institute, a vital adjunct to clinicians committed to cutting-edge continuing education. On this episode Michael and I discuss: - Michael’s background and influence - Michael’s take on what true health actual is - Michael’s overarching philosophy on optimizing health and wellness - Biochemical Individuality - What current areas of research is Michael most excited about - The biggest lessons Michael has learned so far throughout his life and career to date - Michael’s top resources This was a great episode guys so I hope you all really enjoy it.  Stay Strong,  RB  Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode is Part 2 of our 3-part-series with Eric Helms, where we discuss all things to do with Eric's Nutritional Hierarchy from his Manual - The Muscle and Strength Pyramid - Nutrition Manual. Enjoy. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes:  European Powerlifting Conference Shredded by Science Academy   3D Muscle Journey  3D Muscle Twitter   Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This Episodes guest Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’s in natural bodybuilding, unequipped powerlifting and  recently in Olympic lifting. He earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and competes with the IPF at international level events as an unequipped powerlifter.   Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes commerical fitness publications. He has taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commerical conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. Eric has a BSc in Fitness and Wellness , an MSc in Exercise Science, a second MSc in Sports Nutrition , and is a Strength and Conditioning PhD Candidate at AUT in New Zealand. On this episode Eric and I discussed about his muscle and strength pyramid - nutritional manual. This episode is Part 1 of a 3-Part series, where we cover the first three levels of Eric's Nutritional Hierarchy - Energy Balance, Macronutrients & Fibre, Micronutrients and Water.  This was a great episode guys so I hope you all really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: European Powerlifting Conference Shredded by Science Academy   3D Muscle Journey 3D Muscle Twitter  Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode it is with great pleasure to have Mike Tuchscherer back on the podcast. Mike was previously on the podcast way back in episode 57. Mike is the owner and head coach at Reactive Training Systems. Mike was the first man from USA powerlifting the win a gold medal at the world games, and he has coached over a dozen competitors at the world championships, a score of national champions, and multiple world record holders. On the episode Mike and I discussed: - Whats new at RTS - Determining Training Volumes and other Outside stressors - How a Lifters Psychological make-up can determine certain programming factors - Monitoring stress within training - Some Program Design questions around Main Lift and Assistance Movements - And so much more. This was a great conversion with Mike and I hope you guys enjoy it! Stay Strong, RB   Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode I am delighted to have Dr. Bryan Mann back on the podcast. Bryan was previously on the show back in episode 91.  Bryan is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri where he has worked since 2006. Bryan has many Powerlifting accolades to his name in Raw, Single Ply, and Multiple Ply lifting.  Bryan is also a researcher and author, having written several research publications dealing with the training of Division 1 athletics, specifically Football. Bryan has written 3 books, Auto-Regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE), Developing Explosive Athletes: The Use of Velocity Based Training in Athletes, and The Complete Guide to Powerlifting - which Bryan co-authored with Dan Austin.  On the episode Bryan and I discussed Brians recent experience at Altis' ACP Mentorship week, muscle physiology of force production, and strategies for monitoring stress with athletes.   I hope you guys really enjoy the show.   Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode I am delighted to have Pat Davidson back onto the podcast. Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with on the show. Pat is one of those rare individuals who realizes that its all connected. To put it simply - Pat "Gets it!" On this episode Pat and I discussed everything and anything to do with the brain. This has been an area which Pat has been researching indepthly lately. This was an outstanding episode with Pat and I know you guys will love it! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode it's my pleasure to have James "The Thinker" Smith back on the podcast. James is a sought after sport and military consultant and owner of GlobalSportsConcepts.net. On this episode James and I discuss topics centred around his latest book titled "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching - A Unified Field Theory of Sports Preparation" As always this was an excellent conversion with James and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episodes guest is none other then Coach Dan Pfaff. Where do I even begin with Dan's Bio? The man is just a legend within the Track and Field and Sports Performance world. He has coached multiple Olympic (9), World (9), and National Medalists. Some of Coach Pfaffs most notable athletes have been/are: Donovan Bailey - 1996 Mens 100m Olympic Champion Canada's Mens 4x100 Rely Team - 1996 Olympic Champions Greg Rutherford - 2012 Mens Long Jump Olympic Champion, 2016 - Mens Long Jump Olympic Bronze,  2014 Mens Long Jump Commonwealth Champion, 2014 & 2016 mens Long Jump European Athletics Champion, and 2015 Mens Long Jump World Champion Dan is currently the Head coach at Altis, Phoenix, Arizona, in the USA. Previously Dan was one of the Head coaches for team GB for the London 2012 Olympics.  On this episode Dan and I discussed many topics including: - Dan's Background & Influences - The good and not so good that Dan see's with the entire sports performance Profession - Dan's Training Philosophy - where we discuss - assessment, program design, organization of the training process, the genesis of Dan's 3-Day Rollover, the importance of the microcycle set up - Dan's take on the Pedagogy of Coaching - Dan's top advice and resources to all the listeners - And much more This was an amazing episode guys. I hope you all enjoy it! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode see's a return of Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach David O'Sullivan.  David was previously on the podcast back in May 2015 on Episode 72. David is currently the clinical director of Prosport Physiotherapy Huddersfield and founder and CEO of ProSport Academy, which is one of the top online Sports Rehabilitation Mentorship courses available.  David has also previously served as the Head Physiotherapist of the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club , Leeds Rhinos and also serve as a head physio with Munster Rugby. For a more in depth look into David's backgroud - click here.  On this episode David and I discussed:  - Whats new with David since we last spoke - Pre-Season Screening - Hamstring Injuries - The biggest gaps not being filled by universities with regards to physiotherapy degrees - ProSport Academy Mentorship - Pain, the Brain and Performance - And more This was another whopper. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com