RANGE OF STRENGTH Podcast

Adam Meakins has had a big impact on me in the past year with his strong belief in a practical and pragmatic approach. He's passionate about educating on not only the evidence but the effectiveness, or lack of it, for many treatments in the industry. We touch on big topics such as recoverying from herniated disc, spine flexion, SI joint disfunctions, shoulder dislocation and slap lesions, and of course the evolution of stretching and flexibility. 

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite physical culturists, Jamie Lewis and discuss the evolution of strength and how to become a real bad ass!Find Jamies work on Instagram@plagueofstrengthMembership & Coaching;http://www.rangeofstrength.ca

In this episode, I share all of my cheat codes to help you obtain your first Pancake Splits including a deep dive into how I recently helped professional skateboarder Spencer Hamiliton achieve his first "chest to floor" milestone!Membership & Coaching;http://www.rangeofstrength.ca

A short but sweet reflection on the growth and popularity of mobility training over the past decade including the events that led us to where we are today. In this episode, I impose questions that challenge the direction we're going and provide you with a practical outlook to consider.Learn more about my methods here;https://www.rangeofstrength.ca

If we were to evaluate the performance of flexibility on ones ability to demonstrate "feats of range" what would they be?In this episode, I define the 6 feats of range that I deem worthy of this status as well as two honourable mentions. Learn more about how to develop the Feats of Range here;http://www.rangeofstrength.ca

The best kept secrets I've learned for building range and size have incorporated a variety stretching techniques.In this episode I dive deeper into these methods including Werner Gunthors Olympic Training Regime as well as my own personal training applications and more…Membership & Coaching;http://www.rangeofstrength.ca

In this episode, I sit down with Grayson Strange @strangegrayson and reflect on how we have matured in our approach to strength training in recent years Chapters0:00 - Intro1:05 - Reflection on recent years2:45 - Training Dictated By Numbers 4:00 - Competition Lifts VS Gym Lifts5:40 - Returning to lifts after time away6:56 - Adopting a new mentality9:00 - You dont need to be a specialist 12:03 - Bronze Era Standards13:30 - Repitition and building habit16:02 - Giving the brain new stimulus18:30 - The snowball effect of strength today20:45 - Basics still need to be uncoveredCode: ROS25 for 25% off first month to Range of Strength Membershiphttps://www.rangeofstrength.ca/

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Rosenberg @deadliestlift and discuss unconventional approaches to building long term strength and hitting new personal records! Chapters0:00 - Intro3:25 - Background Story4:40 - Tall Lifters 7:10 - Changing the Approach10:55 - The Odd, The Old, The Original27:10 - Favorite Hard Gainer Approach33:10 - Why Do People Fail? 40:45 - Cutting Weight to Hit a PR45:20 - Science Based vs Experience50:20 - Lazy Gainer Tips

In this episode, I sit down with Angus Bradley and discuss trends and views of the fitness industry from the lens of antifragility.

In this episode, I sit down with Eugene Teo, a coach and problem solver of all things fitness related.

In this episode, I sit down with Physiotherapist, Alexis Leveille and discuss recent evolutions of shoulder impingement theory.

In this episode I sit down with Jacob Lay and talk "Range Muscle" and deeper concepts behind healthy body composition training and flexibility.

In this episode I sit down with Nicks Wilson and share past experiences chasing new range and coaching others to do the same. Whatever resolutions you set in 2022 make sure you set at least one that is aimed at improving your range!

In this episode I sit down with Physical Therapist and Educator Greg Lehman and discuss the role of spine flexion and its importance in everyday life.

In this episode I break down the basic six components of flexibility training that have changed my life and the lives of many.

In this episode I sit down with returning guest and mentor James Fuller and share some insights on the forgotten one hand lifts.

In this episode we go deep into perspectives on training rotation and how it may be causing confusion in the industry.

In this episode I sit down with Garrett Kulijian, Doctor of Physical Therapy and share his journey on being diagnosed with FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement) and the steps he took to find a path of real flexibility training.

The Fellowship of The Range is reunited laying to rest the backlash on static stretching!

In this episode I sit down with DJ Murakami also known as @strongcamps. We talk heavily around the many different roles tension plays in training and in life as well as DJ's training philosophies and methods.

In this episode, I sit down with Naturopathic Doctor Darren Manser and discussion the effects that emotional stress play on our ability to access range!

Mats Trane is turning 58 years old this year and has created habits that have helped him continue to build world class flexibility and strength!

In this episode, Lucas Aaron gives you the two best tips to set you up for success in 2021, join him and start getting ready!

In this episode, I sit down with Jure Smerdelj and review his unique methods and practices on strength, flexibility and squats!

In this episode, I sit down with @jpsgym owner/operator and head coach John Paul Bryce and discuss the pursuit of flexibility in essence with physique training!

In this episode, we sit down with Emmet Louis for the third time and review modes and methods for Dynamic Flexibility and discuss further thoughts around the definition of “Static Stretching”.

1:10 - Momentum4:55 - Finding a Clear Vision9:06 - Choosing Sobriety11:20 - Making Things Happen15:33 - Modern Day Man19:58 - Why Side Splits?

1:45 - What are you working on?4:10 - Olympic Lifting and World Records!7:45 - The Evolution of @kneesovertoesguy11:53 - Finding Charles Poliquin & Keegan Smith15:48 - The NEW Era of the Weight Room!21:50 - Collaborating and Sharing Knowledge24:28 - Addressing Athlete VS Non-Athlete32:30 - Secondary is Primary!38:38 - How to drive up your SKWAAT!43:17 - Muscles VS Tendons, think backwards.50:10 - Flexibility VS Practice54:20 - Exploring the Boundaries59:00 - The Flexibility Journey1:06:30 - The BIG 4 Stretches1:08:40 - Exercising the Mind1:14:20 - Barefoot Training1:18:55 - KneeOverToes Clothes1:23:04 - The Dream...1:28:20 - ReThink the Side Splits1:34:55 - ATG Discount

0:00 - The Turning Point2:14 - Recovery Process3:45 - "General" Mobility5:50 - Stretching for the First Time7:15 - Competitive Mindset & Flexibility 8:20 - Experimenting10:39 - Finding the Optimal Blend11:27 - How long did it take?14:00 - My Method & Philosophy

2:15 - What are you training today?3:16 - SPRINT SEPTEMBER!!!5:44 - Squat Training Methods12:15 - REAL MOVEMENT PROJECT20:27 - Economic Reality26:30 - Extinction of the SC Coach35:00 - Handstands for the COMBAT ATHLETE43:33 - Blended Approach to Training49:44 - Crossfit Flexibility???54:37 - Assistance Work & Structural Balance57:30 - FRENCH POWERLIFTING RATIO1:03:12 - Merging Strength & Flexibility1:07:12 - META-PHYSICAL TRAINING1:16:29 - CARNIVORE DIET1:23:20 - Importance of Collaboration

2:23 - Athletic Truth Group9:24 - Making Giants Flexible18:44 - Passive Stretching25:20 - Trends in Limitations30:25 - Structuring Workouts37:05 - Sled Training48:19 - Making Secondary Primary49:22 - SPLIT SKWAATS!!!52:22 - Lifting and Yoga59:58 - Real Results, Leonard Johnson1:03:30 - 2 Biggest Influences1:10:18 - Fatherhood1:18:11 - Injuries/Inflammation/Stress1:23:30 - How to Trust the Process1:32:20 - Blended Approach