Delve into isometric training for athletes, comparing it to traditional strength training and discussing its impact throughout history. Explore dynamic isometric training protocols, emphasizing short intense holds with high force development and setup variations for optimal results. Discover different types of isometric training for athletes, focusing on enhanced neuromuscular output, rate of force production, and strategic force output percentages for optimal performance.

In this episode, Ramsey and I discuss all things force plates.  Learn more from Ramsey: Newsletter: https://astounding-trailblazer-1257.ck.page/newsletter?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZjT1HthPFtZbDcBPUEhRK6RIlkC2lehXshIJeKwqrbf3Zb3QPjP8YXbt4_aem_krPChMRLdp9g_kFzf3xXJg Applied Performance Coach: https://www.appliedperformancecoach.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabveeROPtcxgbyl8P5kJsD7Thxn_q7P1dT42KBpVbkKmTXm69L_aP7tX2c_aem_AZHv9iKs22H9M38wueHAog Jumping with Force Plates: https://courses.appliedperformancecoach.com/jump?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYf2wkIy1maoUiWH8cnY6DvAwv_Cz2IBA4lNgr9-fqwVtCoxXd20cD5b8U_aem_L8r2HXFzxeUimRu8haj_LA Takeoff (Written by Daniel Bove not Ramsey but an excellent resource nevertheless): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFCWVZBL?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzthemo025-20&creativeASIN=B0CFCWVZBL&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2UJJ9KRPVDF2I&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin    

Speed coach Derek Hansen, sports performance expert Les Spellmen, and athletic performance specialist Alex Natera share takeaways from the Sportsmith Speed Conference. Topics include plyometric training strategies, return-to-running post-hamstring strain, optimizing speed training in college football, force plate testing for professional athletes, and force production levels in tissue and tendon remodeling.

Learn about the importance of choosing a training split in workout programs. Explore different types of splits like full body, push-pull-legs, and upper-lower. Get examples of tailored programs for hybrid athletes and improving vertical jump. Discover individualized program design considerations for a basketball player recovering from ACL repair.

This podcast delves into the psychology of athletic preparation and performance, covering topics like arousal, anxiety, stress, reinforcement, relaxation techniques, skill development practices, and performance feedback for exam study. It emphasizes the significance of sports psychology for NSCA certification exam preparation and offers valuable tips for optimal athletic performance.

The podcast delves into the mechanisms of the stretch shortening cycle, discussing how muscle contractions enhance jump performance. It explores the biomechanics of jumping movements, emphasizing the importance of momentum translation in plyometric exercises. The episode also offers valuable insights on creating a comprehensive plyometric training resource for professionals.

Explore innovative stability training methods for athletes including high axial load exercises, fast movements, and neuromuscular control drills. Learn about the benefits of using wedges in training to target specific muscles and improve force production. Discover the advantages of unstable surface training with the MOBO board for foot positioning and motion correction. Dive into unique stability training strategies like Bosu balls and shoulder and hip strength exercises.

Explore the benefits of velocity-based training with Vitruve VBT, focusing on measuring barbell speed to improve strength and performance. Learn about the significance of intent, dynamic effort training, and individualized exercise prescription for optimal results. Discover how VBT can identify strength deficiencies and enhance force production in athletes.

The podcast discusses isometric training, conditioning, and program design for athletes. It covers optimizing muscle and tendon training with isometrics, enhancing the phosphocreatine system for anaerobic sports, conditioning needs of soccer players, interval training variations, and strength programming methods for athletes.

The podcast delves into the science of conditioning and endurance, covering topics such as ATP PC system, energy system development, intensity management, rest intervals impact on performance, and tailoring conditioning programs for athletes.