Muscles and Management

Muscles and Management is BACK after a two year hiatus. From 2018 to 2022, we produced over 200+ episodes with some of the BEST performance and sports coaches in the WORLD and we are BACK to build even better than ever with even MORE guests!Host Gerry DeFilippo is bringing back the show with a bang, bringing on Tony Holler of "Feed the Cats," to discuss his approach to building speed for athletes, perspective on his mindset when it comes to speed development and tips for coaches to improve effectiveness of practices and training.Gerry and Tony discuss a litany of speed related topics including the importance of top speed/max velocity sprinting, Tony's "X-Factor," exercises, making practices more effective for athletic and speed development and MORE.If you are a coach, athlete or parent looking to learn how you can improve your speed training or sprint results, this episode is a MUST LISTEN!Also, if Tony is coming to a city near you with a host of AWESOME coaches, check out his schedule of upcoming speaking appearances and his track and field consortium on 12/6-12/7. More information here: https://linktr.ee/feedthecatsSHOW TIMESTAMPS BELOW:06:07 - Intro to Tony08:09 - The Power of Simplification in Training16:16 - Ways to Gamify Practice26:27 - Benefits of Being Barefoot35:43 - Full Range of Motion Leg Swings: Tony's X Factor Work40:38 - Sets & Reps Overrated?46:05 - Using Strength Training as a Supplement to Athleticism & The Power of Sprinting55:45 - Athletes Getting Slower, Making Practices More Beneficial, Changes Tony Has Made1:00:47 - A Parent's Perspective1:15:05 - Essential Takeaways to Train SpeedSupport the show

OnlyStrength:https://onlystrength.uscreen.io/?_ga=2.253855304.176956583.1666737675-793222946.1666737675On Episode 214 of the Podcast, Gerry and Mike dive into topics and Gerry gives his take on trending S&C news!OnlyStrength has launched, and Gerry and Mike discuss the membership and provide a code to get half off the month! Gerry then touches on multiple topics including priorities of an elite athlete, posting free content, active recovery, and much more!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!2:00 - OnlyStrength Overview4:42 - Fun Way to Incorporate a Bosu Ball6:15 - Elite Athletes Priorities and Mindset11:30 - Gerry's Take on Coaches Being Afraid to Post Free Content20:30 - OnlyStrength HALF-OFF Code23:35 - Active Recovery Following Stretches of Games26:20 - AMRAP in Sports Programming?28:30 - New Strength Coach, How to Program in Three Days???Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Support the show

On Episode 213 of the Podcast, Gerry tackles tons of topics and gives his take on trending S&C news!Despite a relatively drama-free week, Gerry and Mike have lots to cover including OnlyStrength news, becoming a better athlete, ACL tears, and much more. This is a great episode that you will not want to miss!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)2:45 - OnlyStrength Info11:36 - 40K Follower Giveaway14:15 - Top 10 for Athletes in Gerry's Eyes21:50 - Why is Mobility So Low on this list?25:18 - Becoming a better athlete should be number one on your list26:55 - Gerry's Advice on ACL Tears and Other knee injuries30:10 - Workout Stations32:25 - Unilateral Exercies and when to use themOn Episode 213 of the Podcast, Gerry tackles tons of topics and gives his take on trending S&C news!Support the show

On episode 212 of the podcast, Gerry and Mike talk all things S&C. The crew discusses speed work, embracing rest, keeping programing simple, lifting on game day, and much more. Gerry doesn't hold back on this episode, you will NOT want to miss it!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)1:30 - OnlyStrength9:38 - Speed Day Accessories12:15 - Embracing Rest and “Boring” Stuff16:40 - Training for 11 Year Olds? KEEP IT SIMPLE20:25 - Lifting on Game Day?! Gerry Let's it Fly30:10 - Solution to TOO MUCH Conditioning33:45 - Gerry's VBT ChoiceSupport the show

This week on the podcast, Gerry and Mike talk all things happening in the S&C world!Gerry touches on his new membership program, OnlyStrength (Early Sign-Up Here!), higher verts and how he helps his athletes achieve them, overcomplicating things, working around injuries, gauging player speed, and much more! As always, Gerry also answers questions from listeners. Be sure to message your question to have a chance of being shouted out on the show!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)2:00 - OnlyStrength (and Speed too) Early Sign-Up Here!9:00 - Guide to a Higher Vert!16:15 - Stop Complicating Things (Especially for Beginners)18:20 - How to Work Around Injuries (Strength Coaches LISTEN TO THIS)21:40 - How Young is TOO YOUNG?25:00 - How to Gauge Players Speed31:50 - 5 Rep Program Tips for Fast ProgressionSupport the show

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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers! Gerry talks and breaks down a drama free (mostly) week, content that BLEW UP, dynamic programing for young athletes, improving your 40 time, how to track workouts, and much more!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)2:00 - No Drama This Week8:00 - How Athletes Can Recover15:50 - Stop Living in the past with Pitchers and Other Athletes19:00 - Idea for Dynamic Workout for Athletes25:05 - Strong, but Need to Improve 40!28:25 - Using Google Sheets31:40 - Gerry's Stance on “Peaking” AthletesSupport the show

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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers! Gerry dives into the importance of finding a good coach, why everyone should do step-ups, building a business, and much more!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)2:50 - It Doesn't Matter If Your Strength Coach Was Elite at the Sport7:00 - Water Guns?12:00 - How to Tell If a Coach Is Worth It17:28 - The Power of Step-ups21:58 - Thread on Building a S&C Business28:00 - The Beginning of Gerry's Socials30:00 - Programming for Young Athletes32:55 - Sprinting with Limited SpaceSupport the show

On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers! Gerry goes into detail on teaching speed, TikTok drama, R.I.C.E., and much more! Don't miss this episode that goes deep into the S&C World!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps2:00 - Dated Mindset of “Have To Be Born With It”3:15 - Can't Teach Speed is BS!13:50 - More TikTok Fun15:20 - Is R.I.C.E. Dead?21:20 - Pogo & Lateral Jump Combo for Baseball Players24:10 - Why Neutral Grip with Dumbell Bench26:35 - Depth Drop Volume28:30 - Resources/Tips for Training Kids (Age 6 or 7)Support the show

On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss the relevant topics in the strength and conditioning world!Gerry discusses NFL player Skyy Moore (and IG Drama), his issue with the mile run, getting faster the RIGHT way, deceleration, and much more!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps5:10 - What Skyy Moore Does Well13:00 - Mile Run Vs Powerful Athletes19:30 - Gerry's Cross Country Career22:10 - A SMART Alternative to Throwing Tennis Balls at Athletes25:30 - How to Get FASTER27:40 - Deceleration Drill with a Basketball29:40 - Working with Very Young Athletes31:30 - Contrast TrainingSupport the show

In this episode, there is A LOT to unpack when it comes to some recent social media posts surrounding the training of some pro athletes AND pro teams.The conversation starts with a full breakdown of the recent post involving improper use of chains from Derrick Henry's trainer and why his on-field success might not be indicative of the quality of all of his training.From there, Gerry discusses more on the LA Rams training and things like building a following in the private sector, seeking physical therapists and MORE!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show

For Episode 203 of the Muscles and Managment Podcast, Gerry sits down to discuss relevant things in the strength and conditioning world. This week, he tackles a ton of topics including the Los Angeles Ram's training, using logic in your programing, newsletter ideas, guide to warmups, and much more! Gerry also takes time to take followers questions and review his favorite tweets of the week. All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps2:18 - Los Angeles Rams Summer Training9:50 - Training Based on LOGIC11:00 - Werner Günthör15:11 - Pumpin' Me Up or Pissin' Me Off19:30 - Maintenance and/or Gains During the Season23:00 - Everything You Need for Warmups26:26 - Drills to Improve Body Angle When Sprinting29:16 - Stopping VS CORRECTING31:45 - Keys for Young AthletesSupport the show

In episode 202, Gerry starts out with some announcements regarding newsletters, free training programs and some upcoming products/Q&A offerings.From there, things turn to follower questions for the week and cover anything from creatine monohydrate vs. hydrochloride, managing athletes when they are away from you during the season, separating athletes into training groups and everything in between.Then, Gerry discusses some tweets from the week including some thoughts on sport specificity and some traits he has noticed from some of his better athletes.To finish up, the conversation turns to a recent training video from David Njoku and why it is complete garbage.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show

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Muscles and Management has eclipsed 200 episodes, and Gerry is back solo to discuss big things in strength and conditioning! Gerry goes over his favorite episodes of the past, Travis Etienne, Back Squats (bad?!), Consistency in the gym, and much more! This is an episode FULL of great info that you don't want to miss.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timsetmaps1:00 - Looking Back: 200 Episodes8:49 - Best Episodes of the Past18:50 - Breakdown of Travis Etienne Video23:45 - Offseason & In-Season Programming Transition24:46 - Getting Rid of Movements in the Gym?!26:46 - Less Flashing Lights… More Sprinting and Jumping30:00 - Consistency and Why it's Important32:36 - Best Brands of Elastic Bands for Sprints (Get a Sled)34:10 - Are Back Squats Bad?!35:50 - Football Team Recovery After a Game37:30 - D-Line QuicknessSupport the show

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In episode 198 of the podcast, Gerry and Mike once again discuss recent events in the S&C world and respond to followers!Gerry tackles Christian McCaffrey's injuries, Tyreek Hill's unique training, the Jets, CrossFit for athletes, the true cause of injuries, specializing in sports, and much more! This is a great episode you don't want to miss!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps3:30 - Christian McCaffrey's Training and Injuries11:35 - Tyreek Hill: Unstable Ground Training?14:50 - Brad DeWeese and the Jet's Training Changes22:30 - CrossFit for Athletes?28:00 - The True Cause of Injuries30:00 - S&C Entry Level Jobs, and Why They Are an Issue33:20 - Is it Time to Specialize in One Sport?!35:50 - Low Weight, High Reps37:15 - Stop Doing Conditioning the Day After Games!Support the show

In this episode, Gerry is back to answer your questions and discuss a litany of topics in strength and conditioning.To start, Gerry and Mike talk about the infamous Aaron Donald video and how a retort video about Patrick Mahomes has been blowing up on social media when it comes to quality strength and speed training.From there, the conversation turns to various topics like prioritizing speed training in strength and conditioning programs and where many schools and organizations are missing the mark when it comes to this.Then, things finish up with a conversation on training for throwers and why you might not be seeing improvement in your 40-yard dash. All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Episode Timestamps2:45 - Revisiting the Patrick Mahomes Video12:15 - Nick Chubb17:50 - Dealing with Criticism from Others When Starting25:45 - When Should You Sprint?29:20 - Working with D1 Qb35:40 - Bar Speed and Tools to Use38:00 - Recovery Programing42:15 - Texas Tech Hip Mobility VideoSupport the show

Episode 196 is a big one! Gerry has special guest Kyle Boddy from Driveline Baseball in to discuss Driveline, his time at Cincinnati, his future goals, and much more!They cover tons of topics including the importance of culture, working for big orgs, Twitter talent getting jobs, working hard (and smart), and much more! This is an episode you DON'T want to miss!Episode Timestamps6:45 - Improving Weak Spots to Improve 40 Time14:05 - Quality Intent > Switching Things Up Just “Because”16:15 - Follower Question on Improving Ankle and Leg Stability18:45 - Best Way to Absorb S&C Content Online26:20 - Building Culture at Driveline30:00 - Kyle's Experience balancing Driveline and Joining an Organization32:05 - Kyle's Plans Moving Foward… GM?39:40 - Baseball Organizations Pulling Talent from Twitter51:00 - Gerry's Start in S&C54:00 - Importance of Strong Partners/Employees58:40 - Gerry's Upcoming GoalsSupport the show

This week on the podcast Gerry invites Edwin Porras onto the show to discuss ACL rehabilitation. Edwin is the Fantasy Points Medical Analysts and a DPT for the Minnesota Twins, and he brings a ton of knowledge on the evolution of ACL rehabilitation to the show. The two discuss all things ACL, including overuse/fatigue, working with strength coaches, exposure to certain training, and much more.As always, Gerry also tackles his best tweets of the week. You don't want to miss this episode! All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management! Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps1:50 - Getting in Touch with Gerry3:00 - Average Vs Elite Athletes4:37 - Speed Training, Fatigue, and Rest5:55 - Disorganized Lifts in High School9:49 - Issues With Some Physical Therapists19:50 - Dealing With Both Parents and Athletes23:30 - Overuse and Fatigue28:00 - Lack of Exposure to Higher Speeds and Intensities in Training37:38 - Staying in Your Lane41:45 - Phases of ACL Rehab49:30 - Collaboration of Strength Coaches and Physical Therapists52:02 - Edwin's Closing ThoughtsSupport the show

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On episode 193 of the podcast, Gerry dives into hot topics in the sports world, and gets real on controversial topics!Gerry covers a ton in this episode! Patrick Mahomes training, 60s in baseball (and why they suck), programming mistakes to avoid, dealing with bad days, and more are all covered.If you have a question for Gerry or want to share a trending topic on the S&C world, make sure to reach out and you may find your topic on the show!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)4:50 - Patrick Mahomes Twitter Video15:55 - Teaching Vs. Performing22:25 - Stop Caring about the 60 for Baseball34:45 - Issues with Planning Around Muscles (for Athletes)39:00 - Questions to Ask When Starting Your Training Splits40:15 - Pogo Jumps42:40 - Adjusting on Athlete's “Bad Days”Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In episode 192, Gerry tackles hot topics on the strength and conditioning world, and dives into a ton of valuable content!The crew goes over why speed ladders don't help Aaron Donald, training young athletes, the use of one rep maxes, box squats, and much more! All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps3:45 - Aaron Donald Training Flaws11:00 - Being Efficient With Your Training Time17:00 - Issues with College Exercise Science Courses22:05 - 3-2-1 Rule with Young Athletes34:45 - Why Maxing isn't Needed37:08 - Improving Stretch Reflex on Jumps42:20 - Controversial Tweet on Box Squats and Their Role in JumpingSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

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In this episode of Muscles and Management, Gerry gives a FULL breakdown of what it takes to handle the chaos that is "in-season," training.To start, the episode goes through the usual week in tweets. Gerry is FIRED up this week regarding topics such as asking coaches for free help, marketing your playing career to boast strength coach prowess and much more.From there, the conversation breaks down strength training during a sporting season. From defining what the off-season is and what the in-season is, the mentality difference for younger athletes vs. those who are more advanced and building a plan that maintains flexibility, this episode has it ALL.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In this episode of Muscles and Management, Gerry gives a full breakdown of power development for athletes.To start, Gerry recaps his week in tweets and also answers the usual follower question, this week pertaining to club sports and the unfortunate “year round,” wear and tear athletes face with the current sporting structure.From there, the conversation turns to power development. Starting with getting the most you can out of conventional speed and strength training. Then, Gerry discusses the concepts of rest, intent and getting started with basic bar speed training.To finish up, Gerry discuses progressing to loaded sprints and jumps and the overall spectrum of power training from the most basic all the way to the most advanced.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*On episode 188 of the podcast, Gerry goes through his inboxes to give his insight on everything speed training and development related! This is a special podcast you don't want to miss out on if you are someone looking to improve your speed or a coach looking to develop programs to improve your athletes. Gerry tackles multiple topics, including loads for loaded sprinting, volume for basic acceleration/deceleration, programming, and much more!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps1:10 - Review of Last Week's Episode5:15 - This Week in Tweets16:00 - QOTW - Certification Guidance22:00 - Loads for Loaded Sprinting25:45 - Volume for Basic Acceleration/Deceleration28:10 - Programming Speed Work with Limited Time/Space31:02 - Springing and Jumping after a Leg Day33:55 - Volume and Consideration for Sprint TrainingSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode, Gerry starts things off as usual with a recap of last week's episode on building a social media brand and discusses some of the key points from the episode. Then, he gets into his favorite tweets from the past week as well as answering one of YOUR questions.From there, the conversation shifts to the show topic, "sport specific training." Gerry talks about his preference for the terms transferability over specificity and the pitfalls of looking at the surface of a sport movement and trying to replicate it in training.Then, everything you need to know about transferability is addressed including watching sport, learning about it and aiming to find all the aspects that go into a movement. This includes planes of motion, speed of movement, energy systems and more.If you want to better understand the balance and relationship between training and sport, this episode is for you!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this week's episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry goes over social media and how to implement it as both a coach AND a player. Gerry has had success building his brand and business via social media, and he has plenty of insight on what works and how to execute!The episode covers the importance of social media, the basics of a good profile, building your brand, being consistent, interacting with others, and LOTS more. This episode is PACKED with information that can help any athlete for coach thrive in the social media world.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In episode 185 of the podcast, Gerry discusses the connection between Strength Training and Speed Development. A common question when it comes to speed is: “How strong is strong enough?” Gerry tackles this question head on and provides tons of information on how to use programing to improve speed via strength. Gerry covers programming, relative strength/power, guideless for strength, and much more. If you are a coach or athlete looking to improve your speed, you will not want to miss the episode! All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps4:10 - Tweets of the Week6:48 - No CSCS13:00 - Follower Question of the Week - Success Without a CSCS16:52 - How Speed Can Improve with Strength Gains - New/Young Athletes20:45 - Things That Can Help with Speed Development24:00 - Relative Strength and Power31:35 - Common Guidelines to Determine When an Athlete Is “Strong Enough” 35:00 - What to Do When You Feel You Are “Strong Enough.” Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode of the podcast, Gerry drops a knowledge bomb on building training cycles. If you are a coach or athlete looking to build an effective training cycle, this is the episode you can't miss.Gerry goes into detail on testing before building a program, segments of cycles, scheduling, and much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode TimestampsSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In this episode, Gerry is here to give you a rundown on the art of sled sprinting and tips you can use to add it to your training.To start, Gerry touches on a review of his week of tweets. From progressive overload and building strength, programming templates for coaches and moving past thinking “this is what we did in my day,” a wide variety of topics are reviewed.From there, the conversation shifts to everything sled sprinting. Dispelling myths about resisted sprinting, benefits for mechanics and output and all the way to loading strategies. This podcast gives the full layout to a coach or athlete looking to learn about loaded sprints.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*It's episode 182 of the Muscles and Management Podcast, and this week Gerry dives into in-season training. We cover scheduling, programming, and much more in this jam packed episode covering everything you need to know about training your athletes during the season!Gerry goes through in-season training and how to best implement programming for your athletes. He covers all the bases including difficulties that can arise, building a schedule, flexibility, deciding on volume, and much more!As always, Gerry also covers the week on twitter, his shoutout and tweet of the week, and much more. You don't want to miss this episode!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE ENDIn this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry dives into velocity-based training and how to implement it. As always, Gerry goes over his week in tweets, as well as his favorite tweet of the week, this time by Zane Hunt (@z_hunt2). Then, velocity-based training is discussed in great detail. Gerry discusses what velocity based training is, the importance of INTENT, measuring bar speed, how to apply the training, and much more!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps2:10 - Joe Judge5:10 - Week in Tweets12:12 - Tweet of the Week14:00 - Question of the Week: Band Assisted Jumps18:00 - What is Velocity-Based Training?29:00 - The 4 Speed Zones Gerry Uses35:50 - INTENT40:00 - Applying VBTSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

Season four of Muscles and Management debuts with a comprehensive break down of training ability for athletes.In this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry focuses on agility training. He covers the difference between change of direction and agility, programming based on need, why the environment is important in agility training, and overall progression structures. Gerry also takes time to talk about his week on Twitter, questions from followers, and his favorite tweet of the week!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps4:00 - PT vs Strength Coaches7:05 - Trap Bar Deadlift (yes, it counts)10:25 - Working with limited time15:15 - Programming Speed Days: How many times a week?17:03 - CSCS Importance19:10 - Change of Direction vs Agility25:40 - Programming based on need28:04 - Environment: The Need to Evaluate36:00 - Overall ProgressionSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE ENDIn episode 179 of the podcast, Gerry goes solo on the topic of depth jumps. Gerry goes DEEP into why he uses them, variations and the progression in high-volume programs, testing, optimal results, and much more. If you are a coach looking to learn more or start using depth jumps this is a must listen!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps4:45 - Why Gerry Started Using Depth Jumps7:30 - Variations During High Volume Program11:15 - Progression of Jumps20:00 - Once a Solid Base has been Established25:20 - Depth Jumps in a Sport Setting29:15 - Getting to Optimal Outputs and TestingSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

On episode 178 of the podcast, Gerry and special guest Cody Hughes talk about cleans and how they should be fit into an athletes program. They cover their history with the clean, their current philosophies, and situations cleans might make sense. They also discuss their thoughts on the CSCS, the importance (or lack of) of certifications, how strength coaches should be hired, and much more! This is an episode you do not want to miss!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Show Timestamps2:05 - Baseball Performance Summit11:50 - The Continued Debate on Cleans18:05 - Opportunity Cost in Training 20:10 - Newbie Gains27:30 - Efficiency with Teams in a Short Amount of Time31:30 - Who the Clean Makes Sense for and Advice for Young Coaches37:00 - Pay for People's Time. Bring Something to Offer.39:58 - Thoughts on the CSCS; How We View Certifications46:15 - How Strength Trainers Should Be HiredSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

Gerry is back for episode 177 to talk about splitting up speed days to maximize results in athletes programming. Gerry dives into the finer details of a tweet he posted earlier in the week, and explains when it might be a good fit to alter programming to get better results.Gerry goes over training age, creating blueprints, keeping things simple, and much more in this episode. Learn how to separate speed days, exercise adjustments based on goals, order of programing, and much more! All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Episode Timestamps1:30 - Podcast News and Announcements6:40 - Opening Thought: Separating Speed Days7:30 - Tweet on Today's Topic9:00 - Benefits of Sprinting and Vertically-Focused Plyometrics15:20 - When Separating Becomes Beneficial for an Athlete: Training Age and More26:00 - Top Speed VS Acceleration Training30:20 - Barbell Training for Top Speed Days35:20 - Examples of Changes of Work Based on the Focus45:40 - Summary of ThoughtsSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In this episode of the podcast, Gerry and Mike dive into the culture of the six-pack and how detrimental it is to young athletes. Gerry believes there is too much attention on the aesthetics, and in the episode he goes into detail on what athletes SHOULD be focused on to increase performance.Gerry discusses basic variations of programming rotational strength, the force-velocity curve, anti-rotational strength/force output, determining weaknesses in movement, and much more! You do not want to miss this episode if you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete looking to increase core strength and performance!Episode Timestamps0:36 - “Letting Go” on the Holiday5:25 - Performance > Aesthetics8:20 - Abs are an Indication of Low Body Fat, Not Strength12:55 - The Culture of the Six-Pack18:00 - Rotational Output and Measuring Growth22:35 - Resistance Training for Core and Rotational Strength30:00 - Don't Let Gains in Young Athletes Fool You35:00 - Force Output38:30 - Focusing on Speed or Power & Rotational ProgrammingAll that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In this episode, Gerry adds Mike to the show and shares plans to ramp up the podcast. More focus will be added to the pod, including the addition to a video version that will be posted to Youtube weekly.After the intro, Gerry and Mike dive into a Q&A with questions supplied by Challenger Strength followers. Gerry covers getting creative with accessory lifts, best ways to track programing, improving gym culture, and more! All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)Timestamps:0:22 - Intro: Changes to the Podcast7:45 - Programing Bilateral Variations as Accessories15:40 - Testing 1RM17:50 - Risk/Reward for Complex Movements. And Teaching What You Know22:35 - Best Ways to Track Programing27:30 - Improving Gym Culture35:50 - Training Athletes That Are Training with Sport CoachesSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In this episode Gerry welcomes Julian back on the show to talk a variety of topics centered around nutrition.To start, the conversation steers towards social media advice and what athletes need to be weary of when it comes to who they listen to. Then,  Julian and Gerry discuss meal timing and "eating enough," for young athletes. From there, Julian touches on some things you can do when eating fast food if it is a last resort, tips for having a quality breakfast, keto diets and amino acids.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

In this episode, Gerry welcomes Bill Miller back on the show to talk EVERYTHING you need to know about preparing your athlete and baseball player for the off-season.From metrics and testing protocol you can use, to how you can use those metrics to come up with a plan and program, this episode has it ALL if you want to have a killer off-season this year.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*Hitting coach Chad Longworth stops by to discuss a litany of topics related to athletic development and help for both athletes AND coaches.To start, Gerry and Chad talk about some of the issues athletes have with eating and how important food intake is for athletic development. From there, the conversation really gets going. Both vent about coaches who do not have a sound plan or strategy for developing athletes. They then explain the importance of having a sound thought process to preparing athletes and bridging the gap to actual gameplay both in sport skill development and strength training.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Episode Timestamps2:00 - Intro with Chad8:00 - Gerry's Take on Caffeine16:30 - Tips for Coaches/Athletes When It Comes to Nutrition22:26 - One Drill Doesn't Give the Whole Picture25:00 - Mindset When Training Young Athletes32:00 - Giving People Credit for Training Ideas38:45 - Working with Kids and Adjusting to Age42:15 - Hitting Training50:02 - Chad's One Piece of AdviceSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

Andrew Spruill has trained and developed athletes at XPE sports for the better part of the past decade. In that time, he has developed a keen sense of what athletes need to succeed in game situations. For team-sport athletes there is a different demand and need for things like speed than what meets the eye. For example, while it is important to get faster, there are things to consider that are important to develop BEYOND just straight line speed.Andrew and Gerry get into those needs and what athletes should work on so they can effectively change directions in sport, accelerate to the best of their ability and get an edge on their opponents.This episode tackles things athletes and coaches should also focus on when it comes to speed development for team-sports! All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

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In this episode, Gerry welcomes Max Schmarzo back on the show to talk a myriad of topics in S&C.From basics of programming, sticking with the basics and what is working with youth athletes and much more, join Max and Gerry for an insightful conversation.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode, Gerry welcomes Elon University Director of Sports Performance, Nick DiMarco.Nick and Gerry jump right into the current state of conditioning and conditioning tests in the professional sports world, particularly addressing some of the summer headlines created from the conditioning done by the New York Giants.The conversation talks about ways to improve knowledge of the needs and demands of a sport and finding better conditioning protocol and how coaches can improve the effectiveness of the tests they use with their athletes.From there, the conversation turns to plyometrics, specifically high depth jumps for maximal strength benefit. Nick discusses the benefits he has seen in using these with his athletes and why you SHOULD not be afraid of "dangers," of high drops off heights.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Episode Timestamps4:00 - Conditioning in Football & Injuries9:20 - Nick's Thoughts on 110 Sprints14:20 - Conditioning in Baseball16:15 - Lack of Understanding of Correct Conditioning in the Industry23:00 - Getting Athletes to Realize the Correct Way to Do Things31:00 - Benchmarks and Indicators You Can Use to Analyze Successes as a Strength Coach35:40 - Plyometrics and Depth Jumps40:50 - Tracking and Making Conclusions Based on Jumps47:20 - Nick's Final ThoughtsSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry is BACK with part 2 of the epic Q&A answering YOUR questions.To start, Gerry touches on sending DMs to coaches and how to go about it respectfully and correctly and the best ways to get an answer. From there, he touches on the best advice for young athletes looking to get stronger.Then, the conversation turns to Aerobic and Anaerobic conditioning and what is best for team-sport athletes and the best things you can do to generally increase speed.To finish up, Gerry discusses the importance of rest and having discipline to rest, and the pitfalls of intermittent fasting for athletes.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Episode Timestamps3:50 - Asking Questions in Dm's15:30 - Advice for Young Athletes to Get Stronger 21:40 - Challenger Strength Nutrition Ebooks23:10 - Aerobic Vs Anaerobic Work Capacity for Football29:02 - Best Things to Do to Increase Speed34:40 - the Importance of Rest & Discipline40:40 - Issues with Intermittent Fasting for AthletesSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

*EPISODE TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry welcomes Joseph Potts back on the show to dive into the topic of heavy sled pushes for speed and power development.To start, Gerry and Joseph talk about their similarities as coaches, give an ode to Joe DeFranco and discuss a bit about what makes for a training facility that focuses on building power athletes with a combination of strength and speed training.From there, the conversation turns to a recent post from Derek Hansen regarding use of heavy sled pushes and offers a rebuttal to some of the points made against heavy sled pushes.The two offers contrary points to those made by Derek and why they disagree with the negative light being shed on sled pushes. Then, they offer some pointers on how they use heavy sled pushes to build more explosive athletes.All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Episode TimestampsSupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

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