

Strength In Context
Pre-Script
Strength in Context brings clarity to the fitness industry, breaking away from rigid beliefs and outdated thinking. Hosts Brandon Schultze and Jorge De Hoyos draw from their real-world experience with athletes, everyday people, and fellow coaches to challenge common misconceptions. As passionate lifters and educators, they break down complex topics like training, nutrition, and rehab in a way that's approachable for both lifters and coaches alike.
Be sure to follow the show on instagram @strength_in_context as well as host Brandon Schultze @brandon.schultze and host Jorge De Hoyos @jorgedehoyos_. For all things education check out www.pre-script.com
Be sure to follow the show on instagram @strength_in_context as well as host Brandon Schultze @brandon.schultze and host Jorge De Hoyos @jorgedehoyos_. For all things education check out www.pre-script.com
Episodes
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
E54: Using Arm Days to Fix Your Shoulder Pain
Schultze and Jorge dive into a practical framework for using arm training to fix shoulders and improve performance. They break down rib cage mechanics, scapular motion, and biceps/triceps work. They discuss how curls and extensions can bias or challenge positions you actually need without wrecking your elbows. If you want bigger arms that make your presses, pull-ups, and shoulders better, this is your blueprint. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide PSL1 Registration is now LIVE. Sign up Now At https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 Intro (00:00:00) Dog-dad disaster & crime-scene cleanup (00:00:17) Intrusive thoughts & rock-eating dogs (00:07:10) Training check-ins & current splits (00:08:53) Managing aches: elbows, shoulder, “maybe a hernia” (00:10:05) Rib cage, spine, scap: where to start (00:14:16) Using arm work to restore shoulder function (00:16:00) Frequency done right vs arm-day redundancy (00:19:30) Context across the week (00:32:23) Let arm accessories complement the main lift (00:34:01) Athletes need arm training too (00:38:48) Favourite exercises (00:43:12) Biceps vs triceps: bias and challenge (00:48:10) Progressing positions (00:54:20) Carryover template: (01:00:07)

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
E53: Nick Ridpath: Training athletes, opportunities and figuring it out along the way
Nick Ridpath joins Schultze and Jorge to talk breaking into the athlete training space, saying yes to opportunities, and learning on the fly. They dig into starting with GPP when a sport is new, building trust with pros, delivering high-level service and confidence and practical career moves like raising rates to buy back time. https://www.instagram.com/nickridpath_/ https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide PSL1 Registration is now LIVE. Sign up Now At https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 Intro (00:00:00) Nick’s path into coaching (00:00:17) COVID shift & garage gym hustle (00:00:55) From HS weight room to 80 athletes (00:02:32) DMV gen pop → back to athletes (00:03:31) What makes coaching high performers different (00:06:14) Reps, skills, and “connect don’t network” (00:07:26) Programming a new sport: GPP first (00:14:19) Gen pop vs pros: trust & stakes (00:18:41) Pre-Script journey and standards (00:24:20) Level 1 vs Level 3 coaching takeaways (00:30:36) Finding athletes, buying time & career pivots (00:37:01) Lessons learned and advice for new coaches (00:50:42)

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep:52 Start With The Ribcage
Jorge and Schultze celebrate one year of Strength in Context by diving deep into the ribcage as the foundation of upper body mechanics. They discuss practical applications such as why ribcage position and movement are critical for shoulder health, how narrow vs. wide presentations shape performance, and the role of flexion, rotation, lateral bending, and expansion in unlocking options for pain-free training. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ PSL1 Registration is now LIVE. Sign up Now At https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Start With the Ribcage (00:00:00) One Year of Strength in Context (00:03:08) Consistency and Doing Work Without Expectation (00:05:19) Passion vs. Money in Coaching (00:09:11) Value Without a Sales Pitch (00:12:21) Introducing Ribcage Mechanics (00:16:05) Shoulder Pain and Root Causes (00:23:29) From Elbow Issues Back to the Ribcage (00:26:03) Assessment Strategies for Ribcage Movement (00:29:36) Wide vs. Narrow Presentations (00:31:31) Genetics, Breathing, and Training Age (00:39:01) Favourite Drills for Flexion and Extension (00:41:05) Rotation Strategies and Exercises (00:42:59) Frontal Plane Work and Progressions (00:46:32) Posterior and Anterior Expansion (00:50:38) Unlocking Variability and Options (00:58:01)

Sep 19, 2025 • 47min
Ep 51: You’re Not the Young Coach Anymore
Jorge and Schultze dive into diminishing returns, taking clients past plateaus, the gap between substance and attention, and the courage to have your own opinions without turning discourse into combat. Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Aging Up (00:00:00) The “Good Old Days” Are Now (00:01:56) Value > Fluff (00:07:40) Mile Deep > Mile Wide (00:10:57) Past Beginner Gains (00:12:56) Problem-Driven Deep Dives (00:23:46) Substance vs Attention (00:27:06) Have Your Own Opinion (00:36:58) Better Discourse, Less Bias (00:41:09)

Sep 12, 2025 • 57min
E50: The Problem with Personal Development
Schultze and Jorge unpack how self-help culture often turns into identity avoidance: constant “evolution” with no roots, habits without values, and productivity theater over real work. They dig into choosing values first, respecting who you are now, shedding identities that no longer fit, and building urgency without worshipping busy. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 Cold Open (00:00:00) Gym Weird Encounters & Consent 101 (00:00:17) The Coffee Enema Story (00:02:31) The Sketchy Arm-Wrestling “Recruiter” (00:04:45) Pivot: The Self-Help Machine (00:07:07) Who Are You Right Now? (00:10:11) Values vs. Habits & Accountability (00:11:48) Real Growth Hurts: Shedding Old Identities (00:14:56) Environment-Driven vs. Self-Driven Change (00:16:32) Respect the Present Self & Revealed Preferences (00:19:26) Cognitive Dissonance & “You Have What You Want” (00:26:15) Urgency, Productivity Myths & Time as Currency (00:33:28) Tangents: Life Timelines, Travel & Small Joys (00:45:10) Quiet Mornings, Do Not Disturb & Wrap (00:53:29)

Sep 5, 2025 • 56min
E49: Warmups: Prep to Perform
Schultze and Jorge break down how to build fast, purpose-driven warm-ups, how to use warm-ups as daily assessments, and how gen-pop prep differs from athletic prep. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 Intro (00:00:00) Topic: Warm-ups (00:08:25) Minimalist flow: check-in → move (00:08:41) Sequence: tissue → integrate → load (00:10:23) Jorge’s lower-body prep (00:11:29) Principle: prep positions you’ll load (00:13:58) Warm-up as daily assessment (00:21:19) Corrective → exercise correctly (00:23:10) First sets as warm-ups (00:24:14) Athletes vs gen-pop; field “pre-prep” (00:33:25) Keep it simple; use movement days (00:43:12)

Aug 29, 2025 • 54min
E48: Effort, Ego, and What Actually Works
Schultze and Jorge dive deep into the growing “optimal training” trend and why it often misses the point. From NHL and NFL training camps to the chaos of social media fitness debates, they contrast real-world coaching with internet gimmicks. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 People Are Weird (00:00:00) Wealth, Ego, and Relatability in Sport (00:01:09) Networking and Career Opportunities (00:03:09) Wild Encounters Off the Clock (00:04:27) From Weird Nights Out to Weird Training Trends (00:09:25) The Rise of the “Optimal Bros” (00:09:50) Effort Before Optimization (00:15:06) If There Was One Way, There’d Be One Way (00:19:00) Stop Caring About Dumb Internet Fights (00:29:59) When Fitness Stops Being Your Whole Identity (00:33:10) Learning Through Application and Teaching (00:39:06) Collaboration, Not Competition (00:48:35) Scope of Practice and Playing in the Sandbox (00:52:20)

Aug 22, 2025 • 1h
E47: Fatigue vs. Progress: How To Find the Line in Training
Fatigue is one of the most misunderstood parts of training, but the truth is, fatigue is just data. Schultze and Jorge break down what fatigue actually is, why it isn’t the same as effort or tiredness, and how it shows up locally, systemically, and even at the level of the spine. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 Life Updates (00:00:00) Choosing Who Stays in Your Circle (00:03:14) How Training Changed Our Friendships (00:08:40) Understanding Fatigue in Training (00:19:18) Peripheral, Central, and Perceptual Fatigue (00:20:04) Fatigue vs. Effort: Clearing the Confusion (00:22:05) Fatigue as a Badge vs. Fear of Fatigue (00:25:08) When Fatigue Becomes a Problem (00:34:26) In-Season vs. Off-Season (00:36:11) Acute vs. Chronic Fatigue (00:38:28) Matching Stimulus to the Goal (00:39:56) Using Fatigue as Feedback (00:43:10) Local, Systemic, and Axial Fatigue (00:54:15) Coaching Adjustments in Real Time (00:57:19)

Aug 15, 2025 • 59min
E46: Pattern Recognition > Cue Repetition
Explore the fascinating world of effective coaching, where pattern recognition takes precedence over cue repetition. Discover how to enhance your coaching eye and accelerate skill acquisition. Hear insights on managing cognitive fatigue and building client confidence. The importance of silence and knowing when to let clients self-correct is also highlighted. Plus, enjoy lighthearted anecdotes discussing the trials of event planning, family dynamics, and the cultural nuances around personal connections. It's a blend of practical coaching wisdom and relatable storytelling!

Aug 8, 2025 • 40min
E45: What Overtraining Really Looks Like
Schultze and Jorge break down the overtraining myth, explore what actually causes fatigue, and explain how to optimize programming across different training ages. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Class Starts Monday! Sign Up Now. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 Intro (00:00:00) People Suck,According to Socrates (00:05:04) Instagram Algorithms and Oversharing Online (00:06:14) What Overtraining Actually Looks Like (00:09:47) Volume, Intensity, and Arbitrary “Optimal” Training (00:11:07) Performance Is the Metric That Matters (00:13:12) Training Age and Recovery Needs (00:16:27) Elite Lifters vs Novices: Stress and Load Differences (00:19:04) Programming to Reduce Redundancy (00:22:02) Energy Availability and Eating Like an Athlete (00:26:20) Life Demands and Training Expectations (00:30:15) Adapting to Adult Responsibilities and Time Constraints (00:32:00) Track Performance, Audit Inputs, Avoid Excuses (00:36:27)