Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or simply listen to it on this page using the media player above!Introduction and background of the guest [1:28] The origins of YAP and the philosophy behind it [4:03] The clinical process behind YAP; Phillip shares how he handles client issues using the YAP methodology [12:08] Phillip shares how he uses the skin rolling technique [14:00] Does manual therapy have to be painful in order to be effective? [15:50] Learn how “Yapping” helps relieve you from joint pains [21:03] Phillip explains as to why you feel weakness in the area subjected to yapping [26:05] Is yapping safe to use? Does it need more investigation? [29:28] Phillip shares how his treatment for back pain evolved over the years [34:03] Discussing the fearful mind set which prevents athletes from maintaining a neutral spine position during lifting [37:46] We talk about the increased chances of injury when maintaining improper movement [42:45] Phillip talks about his sports background [45:14] Phillip shares his contact details [48:12]...

By Kabuki Strength

Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or simply listen to it on this page using the media player above!Introduction and background of the guest [00:46] Evan talks about his background and how he got into strength conditioning [2:41] Learn how Evan managed to fight and overcome cancer and in the process, inspire athletes [08:40] Methods to bring about mental toughness in athletes [15:37] Evan shares how he manages the hundreds of athletes and their coaching schedules [20:29] Does Evan believe in structuring position specific training? [25:43] Evan shares how he goes about with the data collection process [26:37] Learn how training evolves over winter, spring and summer sessions [28:00] What does Evan think of athletes venturing into private sector for training during down time? [32:06] Evan’s role in the training process and how he collaborates with the Head Coach [34:21] Evan talks about his time at Davidson [38:29] What does the general career path look like for a strength coach? [41:45] Evan talks about his experience with tempering equipment [43:45] How does Evan’s training program help athletes reach newer heights? [47:37] Does Evan change his training method differ for a superstar athlete and an average athlete [50:24] Evan’s advice for people looking to enter the field of SNC [53:40]...

By Kabuki Strength

Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or simply listen to it on this page using the media player above!Introduction and background of the guest [0:33] Jordan shares details about his velocity measurement products and how it compares to other devices in the market [3:12] Jordan talks about the factors that led to the creation of his device, the V1; learn how V2 has improved over V1 [7:29] Defining auto-regulation, and comparing it to velocity measurement [10:22] Jordan shares how he tests different profiles [12:27] What are the factors that affect 1RM velocity? We discuss training age and height [15:07] Is it possible to come up a matrix that can accurately predict One-Rep Max?  [16:08] Discussing the relation of velocity to percentage of One-Rep Max, and how this enables the use of most current data [19:41] Can you make reliable decisions based on velocity based data? [25:21] Discussing range of motion and analyzing its effect when fatigue accumulates [27:30] Jordan talks about the process of collecting qualitative data from velocity based training [32:06] Jordan shares details about the SNS Barbell Facility [40:23] Jordan shares his contact information [41:15]...

By Kabuki Strength

Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or simply listen to it on this page using the media player above!Introduction and background of the guest [00:39] Ian provides information about the origins of “King Sports International” and shares how it has evolved over the years [2:03] Ian talks about the benefits of introducing strength training for sportsmen [3:55] Ian shares his view on current strength training norms for kids [5:55] Live better through well thought of and structured strength training [07:55] We discuss the degeneration of a sportsperson body and hence, life quality due to incorrect coaching practices [09:26] Are there any commonalities in training patterns for different sports [12:21] Sharing views on early development model [14:15] What are some of the factors that have led to declining athlete quality? [16:53] What are some of the pros and cons that have crept in due to evolving strength and condition regimens? [20:07] We talk about the need for preventing dominant organizations to feed commercial information [22:16] We discuss how strength training texts have always been disconnected from reality [25:28] The critical need to protect your shoulder joint from any harm; understand optimal joint position is a factor or length, stability and tension [27:42] What are some of the factors that lead to injury due to throwing? We talk genetics and throwing style [30:55] Indicators for understanding an athlete’s work capacity [32:59] Preservation strategies for an athlete which ensure longevity [34:12] Guiding athletes to make decisions without thwarting their emotional or rational side [37:14] Should players always follow what the coach says? [40:32] Ian shares his contact information [44:37]...

By Kabuki Strength

Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or simply listen to it on this page using the media player above!Introduction and background of the guest [00:46] A recap into how Kalle kicked off his career with Starting Strongman [1:24] Insight into the Strongman sport [7:01] We talk about how crossfit has led to increased interest in the Strongman sport [9:16] Kalle shares how he gets novices started off with the Strongman sport [12:14] Learn why the non-standardized nature of strongman renders it a more complex sport compared to powerlifting [12:56] Discussing how the Strongman sport requires athleticism as opposed to being strength [16:38] Kalle shares his strategies on reviewing deficiencies and discusses way to address them [18:07] Kalle shares how he approaches online training programs [24:07] Typical training program of an intermediate level Strongman [27:03] Comparing and contrasting training differences of a Strongman and a Powerlifter with regards to aerobic aspects [31:43] Is it possible to train for Strongman in a crossfit gym or in a commercial setting? [34:07] Easing novices into the Strongman sport [36:57] Advice for fitness trainers that don’t have the necessary tools at their disposal to start training for Strongman [40:08] Find more about Strongman via the YouTube channel, Starting Strongman or the Strongtalk podcast [42:27]...

By Kabuki Strength