Two heavy sets to failure might be all you need. But what happens when you're not skilled enough to get the most out of those sets?
This week, Nick answers listener questions on training volume, movement quality, coaching biases, and why blindly following training systems can limit progress. He also breaks down how to balance bodybuilding with athleticism, whether strength coaches deserve credit for their athletes' success, managing pain during training, and why youth athletic development has become a circus. Plus, some questionable gym behavior involving Smith machine frog pumps and backwards farmer's carries.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Story Behind Unbranded Performance
03:39 – Smith Machine Frog Pumps and Gym Nonsense
06:45 – ATG Split Squats and Foot/Ankle Mechanics
10:00 – Why Your Warm-Up Doesn't Need to Take Forever
14:40 – Are You Coaching Better Movement or Enforcing Your Biases?
22:10 – Are Two Heavy Working Sets Enough?
27:30 – Are Strength Coaches Actually Helping Their Athletes?
34:00 – Why Coaches Shouldn't Take Credit for Athletic Success
38:15 – Balancing Bodybuilding and Athleticism
43:00 – How Much Pain Is Acceptable During Training?
46:00 – Choosing Cardio That Makes Sense
47:15 – Why Youth Athletic Development Has Become a Circus
49:00 – How to Program Single-Leg RDLs
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