Podcast appearances and mentions of donnie thompson

  Sign Up for August CPPS: https://cppscoaches.com/schedule/june-2024-cpps-level-1-certification-aug-2024-gamechanger/ Sign Up for New Longevity Seminar! https://cppscoaches.com/schedule/longevity-training-seminar/       Overview: In this episode OB and Smitty dive into a rich tapestry of fitness insights, personal experiences, and practical advice. Here's what you can expect:   Segment 1: Lessons from the Sweat Lodge OB and Smitty share their transformative experience from last week's Sweat Lodge. They discuss how the intense, meditative environment helped them become more present and aware of their intentions. Listen in as they reflect on the mental clarity and renewed focus they gained from this unique practice.   Segment 2: Eric Cressey and Pendulum Wave Training Percentages The hosts delve into the intricacies of Pendulum Wave Training percentages, inspired by renowned strength coach Eric Cressey. They explain how these percentages vary depending on one's training experience and provide practical tips on how to integrate this method into your own workout routines for optimal results.   Segment 3: Listener Question - Training with a Thigh Injury OB and Smitty answer a listener's question about managing and training with a thigh injury. They outline their two-phased rehab approach, emphasizing the importance of both the initial recovery phase and the gradual reintroduction of strength training. Tune in for actionable advice on how to adjust your training program while dealing with a similar injury.   Segment 4: Training with Muscle Soreness Next, the discussion shifts to the topic of training with muscle soreness. OB and Smitty offer their perspectives on when to push through the discomfort and when to take it easy. They highlight key considerations to keep in mind to avoid overtraining and ensure long-term progress.   Segment 5: Donnie Thompson's Views on Introducing Tempo Training The episode wraps up with a review of Donnie Thompson's approach to introducing tempo into your training regimen. OB and Smitty discuss how and when to incorporate tempo variations to enhance muscle control, improve technique, and prevent injuries.   Join OB and Smitty for an episode packed with valuable insights and practical advice, helping you navigate your fitness journey with greater awareness and effectiveness. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, there's something in this episode for everyone.       Timestamps:   [0:00] New Seminar Dates [2:30] What We Learned In A Sweat Lodge [18:04] Pendulum Wave Training [26:22] Training With a Lower Extremity Injury [34:37] Training With Muscle Soreness [38:31] Donnie Thompson and Tempo Training [47:00] What Would We Change About the Industry     Subscribe on Youtube!

Today's podcast is with Alex Kanellis. Alex is the founder of Landmine University. He is a former state champion wrestler, Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year (Football), and University of Iowa football player. He has been a scholastic strength coach, wrestling and football coach, as well as having spent time as a performance coach for Weck Method. Currently, Alex's focus is on training youth wrestlers, as well as his work with Landmine University. Strength training for athletes is fundamentally basic. The powerlift variations, as well as Olympic lifts recruit a large amount of muscle mass and are fundamentally stimulating. At the same time, with the potential to be over-used, “functional” training has emerged, offering light-weight movements with high demands for balance and coordination. Landmine oriented training movements offer a happy medium in a high potential for force application, a rotational and arc-like orientation, as well as short learning curves (unlike the longer learning curve of the Olympic lifts). On today's podcast Alex goes into his experiences that brought him into landmine training, and how he uses the method with athletes. He also gets into the advantages and unique aspects of the method, and touches on the transfer points to a number of athletic movements and practices. Alex touches on isometric landmine variations, as well as gets into GPP methods for young athletes in general, and what we can learn from the athleticism of wrestling and combat sports. Today's episode is brought to you by Lost Empire Herbs, TeamBuildr and the Plyomat. TeamBuildr is an online software for coaches and trainers. Use the code “JUSTFLY” for a free 30 day trial of the TeamBuildr software at https://teambuildr.com. For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to lostempireherbs.com/justfly. To try Pine Pollen for free (just pay for shipping), head to: justflypinepollen.com. The Plyomat is a functional, intuitive, and affordable contact mat for jump and plyometric training and testing.  Check out the Plyomat at www.plyomat.net View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points 4:39- Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Rotational Core Movements 10:12- Rotational Landmine Training for Athletic Performance Gains 17:50- Rotational Landmine Exercises for Explosive Athletes 21:23- Spinal Engine Theory for Athletic Performance 32:00- The Role of Fat Grips and Unilateral Landmine Lifts 43:50- Rotational Resistance Training with Landmine Exercises 49:41- Building Athleticism Through Wrestling Movements 55:57- Focused Training for Elite Performance in Gymnastics 57:49- Enhancing Athlete Skills Through Wrestling and Free Play Alex Kanellis Quotes "Landmine lifts too is you really do feel the load go from one glute to the other glute and you can feel, and that's something that is really powerful and also just safe because they're just limited in a way that I like." - Alex Kanellis" "Your spine is the primary engine for locomotion, as opposed to bracing your spine to neutral and powering locomotion with your hips and legs." - Alex Kanellis "What if it's not an argument? What if you just started with more stuff like landmine cleans, or it's a lower bar to jump over, it's more athletic then maybe in high school or later (bring in Olympic Lifts)." - Joel Smith "If we are going to spend those skill points as a coach who's not their sport coach, it does feel really satisfying when just at least a couple of those skill points overlap with what they're working on in their sport." - Alex Kanellis" "Yeah, but it makes you play differently, and it gives you something. And so much. I think a lot of times we almost find things by accident that are because of these constraints." – Joel Smith “And you could ask Donnie Thompson or any of the guys that are into the fat grip stuff. But for me, I remember with even bench press, but deadlift,

Driving Healthy helps us lead by example, and take advantage of time off. Shawn gave me lots of tips before we took our 3800-mile 4-week road trip across the country. Longest road trip: well over 1000 miles Average Road trip: some days working outreach I might drive 350 in a day Eating Healthy - nutrition is huge Know your body's needs and what causes problems. I stay with simple things that I can extend throughout the day. Meat cheese and nuts work great for me. Drink things that help you hydrate and feel better Stop and do your lunch break and bring a game, frisbee, or soccer ball. Pee breaks also help to get you up and moving Bring a cooler of healthy snacks and food with you. Staying fit - Donnie Thompson bowtie for postural correction Keep exercises - band pull-a-parts Doing the old rocky routine with the lat pulldown machine in the truck Use a lacrosse ball in a tube sock for mobility Lifting heavy before starting a long drive gave me soreness that encouraged me to move. Mile markers: I would see a mile marker and think for this mile I am going to focus on getting a really good core contraction. Then I would squeeze the butt for the next mile. Staying Awake - Get up and move Changing what I listen to helps me. Contact Us:

This week Joe welcomes Chris Bartl to the Industrial Strength Show. Chris is a lifelong athlete... After competing in multiple varsity sports in high school, he went on to compete in 6 different Olympic distance Triathlons, compete in powerlifting in raw, single-ply and multi-ply divisions, culminating in three different appearances in the XPC World Finals at the Arnold Sport Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, Chris is the owner of Strength Incorporated - a gym specializing in the development of teenage athletes. In addition, Chris is the varsity throwing coach at Mount Baker High School (in Washington State) and an Equipment Sales Specialist at Elitefts. He also handles the Ad Sales for Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Highlights from Chris's conversation w/ Joe include: Chris's intro into powerlifting; Chris's intro to Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED's); The struggles Chris faced when he transitioned from being a "PED-using powerlifter" to "clean husband" trying to have his first kid; Who & What helped Chris make the transition back to "normal life"; Chris's approach to training [post-PED use]; The importance of hiring a coach [even if you're a coach]; Chris's "Level Up" program explained; How Chris trains high school athletes...and Much More! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Chris Bartl (@bartlstrong) Chris's website DeFranco's Pregnenolone DeFranco's DHEA Marek Health Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Donnie Thompson (@thompsonbowtie) The Business of Strength - Virtual Workshop

This week Joe welcomes Chris Bartl to the Industrial Strength Show. Chris is a lifelong athlete... After competing in multiple varsity sports in high school, he went on to compete in 6 different Olympic distance Triathlons, compete in powerlifting in raw, single-ply and multi-ply divisions, culminating in three different appearances in the XPC World Finals at the Arnold Sport Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, Chris is the owner of Strength Incorporated - a gym specializing in the development of teenage athletes. In addition, Chris is the varsity throwing coach at Mount Baker High School (in Washington State) and an Equipment Sales Specialist at Elitefts. He also handles the Ad Sales for Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Highlights from Chris's conversation w/ Joe include: Chris's intro into powerlifting; Chris's intro to Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED's); The struggles Chris faced when he transitioned from being a "PED-using powerlifter" to "clean husband" trying to have his first kid; Who & What helped Chris make the transition back to "normal life"; Chris's approach to training [post-PED use]; The importance of hiring a coach [even if you're a coach]; Chris's "Level Up" program explained; How Chris trains high school athletes...and Much More! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Chris Bartl (@bartlstrong) Chris's website DeFranco's Pregnenolone DeFranco's DHEA Marek Health Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Donnie Thompson (@thompsonbowtie) The Business of Strength - Virtual Workshop

A guitar player's guitar player. A “riff archivist”. D. Clinton Thompson has been a guitar hero of mine since the first time I saw him play onstage. His mastery of guitar, combined with an obvious great sense of humor, complements his unique vocal style. I really think you'll enjoy this fascinating, often hilarious discussion with Donnie about his early days, crossing paths with Lou Whitney, and the many bands and artists that he's contributed his incredible talents to.Photo by Lin WilsonBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

I continue my discussion with Eric. We talk about Steve Earle & the Dukes, chambered guitars, Glen Campbell, Eric's studio Cowboy Technical Services in Brooklyn, his legendary bar Lakeside Lounge in New York and…lunch.Check out more about Eric and his music at www.ericambel.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dr. Jannine Krause returns to the show to discuss her unique blending of functional fitness and functional medicine. That's right, Jannine treats patients on her acupuncture table and then they head right across the room to see how their bench press improves in real time!  One tip Jannine gave me a couple years ago has been a huge benefit to my training. It's called “positional parasympathetic breathing,” and entails lying down after a high intensity workout for 5-10 minutes with your legs elevated, then engaging in some nasal diaphragmatic breathing to help bring the body into a parasympathetic state after the fight or flight experience of a high intensity workout.  In this show, Jannine talks about exercises to balance the body and prevent injuries (like my recent high jump injury!), including a little balance test you can do right now to determine if you have a left-right imbalance. She also talks about the cutting edge healing technique of “body tempering” invented by powerlifter Donnie Thompson. This strength prep or rehab technique works by getting the muscles and tissues out of their adhesive or “sticky state”, which is due to heavy loads of weight being placed on the body. These heavy loads of weight stimulate the proprioceptors and mechano-receptors located in tissues, which then change the signals to the brain and trigger the brain to relax the muscles that are under this heavy load. Commonly, loads are placed for 3-5 minutes in certain areas of the body, like hamstrings for example, or trigger points/neuromuscular junctions are targeted. For more info, check outBody Tempering. TIMESTAMPS: If you have pains or aches dominating one side of the body more than the other, it's because you have some nervous system imbalances. [01:30] Are you overstretching? Overdoing it? [05:24] Sometimes imbalances are signaling back up to the brain. Have you tried to balance your technique?  [08:31] Each of us, athletes or couch sitters, need to pay attention to our imbalances in standing, sitting, or walking. [12:12] There are some exercises you can do right away when you see that you have an imbalance. [16:52] Brad describes what it feels while doing the high jump. [18:50] Sometimes athletes are focusing on just one part of the body when they really need to think about all areas in order to stay balanced. [21:38] Dexterity is important to consider.  Some people have trouble with feeling things or even carpel tunnel. Squeezy balls are helpful for both hands and feet. {26:19] What is body tempering? It's a game changer. [31:01] There are some good dexterity and balance exercises to get you back after therapy. [40:31] Parasympathetic breathing is done after you have had a high-intensity workout. It's a big step beyond the cool down. [44:21] Janine talks about her practice. [51:56] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's shopping page    Dr. Jannine Krause HealthFix Podcast Plantar Fasciitis video Body Tempering Vigor Ground Fitness Watch Donnie Johnson talk Body Tempering Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn't occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won't sell out to anyone if he doesn't love the product. Ask anyone. Brad's Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Chili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleep Dry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no other Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we'll send you a free jar of Brad's Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest for today is John Smith. He is a PE teacher, a Weight Lifter and a coach. Weight Lifting is a sport that's slowly but surely gaining popularity even with the pandemic. So for this week's podcast, Dr. Michael Tancini is joined by John Smith. They talked all about Weight Lifting, shared a bit of their own experiences and how did John work through as a coach during the Covid times. In this episode: 02:07 - John Smith tells people about himself. 04:39 – Where did John play football? 05:55 - Dr. Tank shares a story about how he got into CrossFit. 06:22 - How did John gravitate towards the barbell side? 10:50 - How does John balance being a good coach and the wants of his athletes? 12:37 - Donnie Thompson. 16:21 - How did John come up with the club's name? 18:02 - What were some ways in which John do to still be able to work with athletes during the pandemic? 18:54 - Dr. Tank and John talks about the challenges of online coaching. 21:55 - What does John do in his personal training? 23:00 - What are some of the biggest issues that John run-in with athletes that are jumping back in from the pandemic? 26:28 - Why does John do what he does? 27:53 - Dr. Tank shares a story when he started Weight Lifting. 29:44 – John talks about the success of his athletes. 31:19 - John talks about his future plans. 34:08 - What are the next steps of John's personal training? 36:44 - What's in John's training for today? 39:29 - Dr. Tank tells a story about his wife. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellsnsprinkles/?hl=en Website: https://www.barbellsnsprinkles.com/ Website: https://www.crossfitbrave.com/

Matt, Niki & Andrew answer your lifting & life questions. Topics include best pants, jeans, & shorts (for men & women lifters), forearm pain from lifting, what to do between sets, and best song to rally at a dance party.   0:00 Intro 1:20 What to Do if Can't Press Standard Bar? aluminum bars are worth it--can use it for accessory lifts 3:01 What Should I Do Between Sets? should I sit, stand, pace, clean up, etc.? timer can help good to not take your mind away from lifting (unless you're uniquely able to focus quickly) can also see (like Matt & his wife have recently) how short you can make the rests & the workout, in general 6:16 Good Jeans for People with Thick Thighs Michael Kohr's khaki (Andrew) American Eagle makes good jeans for guys (not slim cut) get jeans and then get them tailored Made Well for women (Niki) stress test: dance party? 11:09 Best Everyday Shorts (Non-Training) Benobo's  have to be SHORT Bird Dog's plus, how do you FEEL after you eat food (not during, but after) plus, Krispy Kreme donuts what does a short do? show the difference between waist & butt, butt & hamstrings 17:33 Forearm Soreness? probably resisting the bar on your squats need to carry the weight on the back cue: point fingernails to the floor cue: carry the bar on your back really squeeze shoulder blades together to: relax your grip on the bar could be bending your elbows on the deadlift 18:54 Donnie Thompson's Bowtie for Shoulder Pain? would not recommend it for the bench press puts you in "good posture" would recommend not lifting in one don't want you to be yanked into position it's fine to put stuff on that makes you feel better some time (e.g. massage) ONLY for serious athlete 23:48 Dance Song for BLOC Party Dance Party? what would Matt, Andrew, & Niki pick toward the end of a dance party when they need to rally? GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE! Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Connect with the hosts Matt on Instagram Niki on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook podcast@barbell-logic.com   

In episode 110, Dr. Aaron Horschig sits down with Donnie Thompson. Donnie is one of the strongest humans to ever walk the planet. He is the first powerlifter to total 3000 lbs and has 8 all-time world records. The amount of knowledge he has amassed over his career both in powerlifting and working with a number of amazing doctors and physical therapist along the way is truly amazing. Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com/products/ample-oo-bottles-c/#squatu and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on Patron.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_universityIn

Welp, I sat down with my friend @lj_motivate_inspire (LJ Kontos) for magic #7 (episode). I knew it would be emotional and deep but there are some light-hearted moments. We shared some tears! We learned about all of her start-up businesses. Learned about her relationship with Donnie Thompson @thompsonbowtie we talk about @compoundpr @bodytemperingwithlj @yogawithlj and @kontosstrength. We learned how she met @timkontos, discussed healthy food, food addiction, mental health, suicide, growing up, lifting, single motherhood, breathing, and her venture with @xfactorathleticperformance gym. 2 people celebrating life, the struggles that it throws you, and continuing on your life journey. Check out her businesses at ljrva.com Please give it a listen, share, subscribe, and review. #singlemom #singlemomlife #breathe #thetruthisiknowIt #rva #podcast #yogaeverydamnday #mindfulness #bodytempering #bodytemperingcertified #foodaddiction #sugar #training #ljswinning #kontosstrength #weighttraining #xfactorathleticperformance #24 #infinity #motivation #newpodcast #entrepreneur #Interview #spotifypodcast #applepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thetruthasiknowit/message

In this episode, Dale talks to Donnie Thompson, aka D. Clinton Thompson who’s seen rock and roll up close and personal via the Symptoms, Wayne Carson, and even more great stories you need to hear.

Powerlifting Records -1265 Squat, 950 Bench, 785 Deadlift -Totaling- 3,000 lbs First to do this! Inventor of: -Thompson Fat Pad -Fat Bells -Thompson Bowtie -Body Tempering --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kalil-sherrod7/support

In this weeks live podcast we answer questions such as... Do I coach athletes that compete in different feds? How much can being under hydrated affect performance? Single Ply or Multi Ply? What is my raw bench? When is it good to wear the bowtie? Interested in coaching? Apply

In this weeks live podcast we answer questions such as... Do I coach athletes that compete in different feds? How much can being under hydrated affect performance? Single Ply or Multi Ply? What is my raw bench? When is it good to wear the bowtie? Interested in coaching? Apply

"The best way to rehab a torn pec is to avoid getting one in the first place" -- Donnie Thompson. We love this advice from our good friend (and BFP veteran) Super D because it emphasizes the importance of warming up and preparing for the task ahead (and the importance of good programming!). But sometimes these things happen. And if you find yourself in this boat or you're working with a patient who has a pec issue, this episode is full of some great advice and first hand experience on what to look for and what to do to get you back under the bar. Enjoy the episode!Fittest Physio Registration is open! Who: Physical Therapists, PTAs and student PTs/PTAs.When: 3/11/20 - 3/16/20What: 5 events testing the entire continuum of fitness!Where: All online! You have 5 days to perform the 5 events. Register at local-comp.comSupport the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

This week we have sitcoms, new DaBaby, shoulder relief, and another Apple Arcade game: (10:11) Fresh Off the Boat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_Off_the_Boat) (20:16) DaBaby ‘Kirk’ (https://open.spotify.com/album/1NsTSXjVNE7XmZ8PmyW0wl) (25:49) Donnie Thompson’s Bow Tie (https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/bowtie/) (33:57) Grindstone (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grindstone/id1357426636) Drinks! Mike - Pink Gin (https://www.thespruceeats.com/pink-gin-classic-cocktail-759332) Adam - Bourbon SideCar (https://foodandstyle.com/bourbon-sidecar-with-lemon-bitters/) Followup and Footnotes Music Break: Haiti Babii x DaBoii x D-Lo x ALLBLACK - Big Mad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xJXYIRoz_E) Mogul- Season 2 (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/mogul/episodes) Kenny Beats: The Cave Season 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7oPxZxQ1W4) Just a Dash (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqH8-BBNTsluhcOzFKWLuw) Brad and Matty Matheson Go Noodling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JkcZRBUNtw) Okie Noodling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8E83pzt_MU) Binge Mode Star Wars (https://www.theringer.com/binge-mode)

It's the first episode of 2019 and this one is all about ankle mobility. In this one, we talk about why ankle mobility matters, what we look for when assessing things like tibial internal rotation, ankle dorsiflexion, and lateral tibial glides. We also dive into some of our favorite correctives which include manual therapy techniques and self mobilizations, as well as training implications. Enjoy the episode.Support the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

Josh and Brandon are fresh off of teaching the second ever Donnie Thompson's Body Tempering Certification which was held over the weekend in Columbia, SC. So we wanted to take this opportunity to recap and reflect on what the course was all about because there will be more coming up in the near future. In this episode we get into what exactly body tempering is, proposed mechanisms for what body tempering does and does not do, safety considerations, and the future of body tempering. It's amazing to see how Donnie's concepts have evolved over the past decade and we're excited to see where this is headed next year! ❗Helpful Links❗Clinical Running Essentials with Chris JohnsonNovember 10-11, Columbia, SC.Register here:bit.ly/2MMTJZJSupport the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

The guys go back to the gym for today's episode, discussing underlying principles of exercise prescription. They discuss how factors such as nervous system development, biological age, training age, movement efficacy, individual recovery and adaptation, and specific goals should drive your exercise selection, movement pairing and long term progression. If you are someone who writes training programs, get out a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes! Upcoming Courses in Columbia, SC Body Tempering Certification with Donnie Thompson. November 3, Columbia, SC. Register here:www.bodytempering.com Clinical Running Essentials with Chris Johnson November 10-11, Columbia, SC. Register here:bit.ly/2MMTJZJSupport the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

This week, we unveil the audio versions of the first half of our interviews from The Arnold. All of you podcast OG's who tune in every week deserve to get the first listen when we meet with QuadsLikeRobb, James Strickland, and Brandon Franklin inside the Animal Cage.. Then we talked to JP Price, Jesse Burdick, and Steve Johnson at the SuperTraining Booth... Then at the Spud Inc. Booth we hunted down the legendary Donnie Thompson and got a knife pulled on us by the Greatest Powerlifter of All Time, Ed Coan.  Check these out, and stay tuned for the rest of the interviews soon, as well as the video versions that will be available on YouTube.

Donnie started competitive Powerlifting in 1998 and has not turned back. Donnie is the first human to ever total 3000 lbs.! Donnie earned 8-all time World Records in Professional Powerlifting including; 3 Bench Press records, 2 Squat records and 3 Total records! His 3000 lb. Powerlifting total stood until August of 2013. The post 12/15/2017 SmashweRx RAW with Donnie Thompson appeared first on Smashwerx.

In today's content filled episode, we talk with Donnie Thompson, world record powerlifter and innovator in the field of strength preparation. In 1998, Donnie started competitive powerlifting and hasn't turned back. He is the first human to ever total 3,000 lbs! Donnie has 8 all-time World Records in professional powerlifting. This includes three bench press records, two squat records and 3 total records. His 3000 lb Powerlifting total Is now only shared with David Hoff. Industry gurus like Pavel, Kelly Starrett, Dick Hartzell and Louie Simmons have worked with Donnie personally in the past two decades.Today, Donnie has wrapped up his powerlifting career with the chase and success of the 3000lb total. He worked 6 years for Progressive Sports Physical Therapy in West Columbia, South Carolina, acting as the Strength and Mobility Director for the 10 clinics statewide. Donnie now works with athletes from all over, teaching and implementing his Strength Preparation protocols specializing in ankles, hips/lower back & shoulders. Donnie’s inventions include the famous belt squat belt sold world wide through Spud Inc., the Thompson FatPad by Rogue, the Thompson FatBells powered by Rogue, numerous Body Tempering devices, the Boomstick and the Donnie Thompson BOWTIE by Spud Inc.Donnie travels to many universities, high schools and training facilities throughout the country teaching and sharing his powerlifting experiences and training methodologies. He is in high demand for his rehab techniques and performance protocols. Teaching eager athletes, trainers and coaches to help others increase and sustain performance, he has worked with everyone from CrossFitters to football teams. He recently launched his Body Tempering Certification in October of 2017. For more information, go to Donnie's website at bodytempering.com and be on the lookout for a course near you!Support the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

(#220) Donnie Thompson joins the podcast this week to discuss the topics of Body Tempering, Fatbells, Kettlebells, and much more. He’ll share personal stories, experiences, and his beliefs on why these tools and techniques are so effective and enhance training benefits. Donnie is a world-class...

PowerCast episode originally released on Jul 8, 2017. In this bonus episode recorded this week, Mark talks about the first Keto style diet he was ever given. He was a teenager, and the coach who gave it to him only let him have meat and water at first. This coach (Ron Fedkiw), is a brilliant mathematician, is now Stanford professor, and has an Oscar for special effects technology. Back in the day, his bench press stats were beyond impressive.  We talk about why some diet strategies seem to work better at certain times and for certain people. Mark has lost roughly 35-40 lbs recently, and talks about the conditioning workouts he's been doing lately. Finally, we reminisce about the time in 2011 when Donnie Thompson trained at Super Training during his quest to break the all-time multi-ply squat and total records. Included at the end of the episode is a short interview what was recorded at the time. It's from a YouTube video Jim produced titled, "Nobody Gives a Damn About Your Squat."  Here's the link to the Westside vs. The World Kickstarter.  Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore  PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo.  Audio and Video produced by Jim McDonald    

This week's guest is none other than Mr. 3000 himself, Donnie "Super D" Thompson. Know as the first person in history to total 3000 pounds in the Big 3 powerlifts, Donnie has made a name for himself in recent years as an innovator and educator when it comes to strength and human movement. That may sound familiar, as it's something we're known for as well. In this episode we cover "Body Tempering" or Donnie's name for his instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization method, as well as lifting, life, and the industry as it stands. A great episode not to be missed by anyone!

Gang if you are interested in a FREE copy of Ben Greenfield’s Look Good Naked Longevity Plan simply head over to iTunes, review the Doc and Jock Podcast and post a screen shot of that interview to the Doc and Jock facebook page linked here!  This is a 49 page resource from one of America’s most influential trainers.  Most folks have to pay for this resource, not the Doc and Jock audience!  Looking good naked is a review away folks! In this new segment Coach Joe answers a question about coaching athletes to squat.  In many coaching circles coaches teach their athletes to drive through their heels.  In Joe’s mind this is a que gone terribly wrong.  The facts are that most new athletes do not have the tools to squat properly.  The culprits are usually poor ankle flexion, a weak and/or underdeveloped posterior chain, and in general, poor body awareness.  A quick fix in the beginning, in some cases, is to ask the athlete to drive through their heels. Joe discusses how driving through the heels should be thought of as a corrective cue, not one to promote the most optimal movement pattern possible.  Joe is not alone in this line of thinking.  Joe discusses a conversation he had with Donnie Thompson, linked here.  In the talk Donnie talks about why the cue works for many people, and also why it is not the most optimal cue to promote athleticism.  Also, within the youtube clip Donnie discusses other nuggets regarding foot maintenance. Brian Mackenzie makes a similar point in a recent instagram post, linked here. In the post Brian writes, “Being in your heels isn’t how you were designed to move, ever.  Being in your heels was a que that took off, and I used it a lot as well, to get people who had no posterior chain development…”  Check out the full post here. Joe has written and discussed this topic at Joe’s Barbell and on his YouTube channel.  Here, Joe discusses tempo in squatting and how to properly squat with the legs and, here, Joe writes about applying tempo.  Check out the links below to learn more about Joe’s perspective on squatting, Weightlifting and life by checking out www.joesbarbell.com and the links below. Donnie Thompson Talking Foot and Ankle Health – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVx1qm85Ro Squatting with Tempo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plMLp2bLdjA Practicing the Squat: Applying Tempo – http://joesbarbell.com/2015/11/24/practicing-the-squat-applying-control-and-tempo/ Also gang, be sure to check out the Podcasts mentioned in this show. Donnie Thompson Interview

Gang if you are interested in a FREE copy of Ben Greenfield’s Look Good Naked Longevity Plan simply head over to iTunes, review the Doc and Jock Podcast and post a screen shot of that interview to the Doc and Jock facebook page linked here!  This is a 49 page resource from one of America’s most influential trainers.  Most folks have to pay for this resource, not the Doc and Jock audience!  Looking good naked is a review away folks! In this new segment Coach Joe answers a question about coaching athletes to squat.  In many coaching circles coaches teach their athletes to drive through their heels.  In Joe’s mind this is a que gone terribly wrong.  The facts are that most new athletes do not have the tools to squat properly.  The culprits are usually poor ankle flexion, a weak and/or underdeveloped posterior chain, and in general, poor body awareness.  A quick fix in the beginning, in some cases, is to ask the athlete to drive through their heels. Joe discusses how driving through the heels should be thought of as a corrective cue, not one to promote the most optimal movement pattern possible.  Joe is not alone in this line of thinking.  Joe discusses a conversation he had with Donnie Thompson, linked here.  In the talk Donnie talks about why the cue works for many people, and also why it is not the most optimal cue to promote athleticism.  Also, within the youtube clip Donnie discusses other nuggets regarding foot maintenance. Brian Mackenzie makes a similar point in a recent instagram post, linked here. In the post Brian writes, “Being in your heels isn’t how you were designed to move, ever.  Being in your heels was a que that took off, and I used it a lot as well, to get people who had no posterior chain development…”  Check out the full post here. Joe has written and discussed this topic at Joe’s Barbell and on his YouTube channel.  Here, Joe discusses tempo in squatting and how to properly squat with the legs and, here, Joe writes about applying tempo.  Check out the links below to learn more about Joe’s perspective on squatting, Weightlifting and life by checking out www.joesbarbell.com and the links below. Donnie Thompson Talking Foot and Ankle Health – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVx1qm85Ro Squatting with Tempo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plMLp2bLdjA Practicing the Squat: Applying Tempo – http://joesbarbell.com/2015/11/24/practicing-the-squat-applying-control-and-tempo/ Also gang, be sure to check out the Podcasts mentioned in this show. Donnie Thompson Interview

In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the first man to ever total 3000 pounds in the sport of Powerlifting - Donnie Thompson! Besides being one of the strongest men on earth, Donnie is also an innovator and trendsetter in the Strength & Conditioning industry. He's the creator of the Thompson Fatbell (a "kettlebell-like" implement with the handle re-positioned inside the bell), the Thompson FatBar, and the Thompson FatPad. But the "creation" that just may stand out more than all the rest is Donnie's "body tempering" technique. During this interview, you will learn exactly HOW Donnie came up with this technique and WHY it works so well. You will also find out how you can incorporate it into your own training. In addition, Donnie shares his #1 "self care" technique that EVERYONE should be doing for their overall health and longevity - regardless if you're a pro athlete, housewife, 50-year-old executive, or weekend warrior. You will also learn about the many benefits of training with "Fatbells"...and much, Much MORE!

In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the first man to ever total 3000 pounds in the sport of Powerlifting - Donnie Thompson! Besides being one of the strongest men on earth, Donnie is also an innovator and trendsetter in the Strength & Conditioning industry. He's the creator of the Thompson Fatbell (a "kettlebell-like" implement with the handle re-positioned inside the bell), the Thompson FatBar, and the Thompson FatPad. But the "creation" that just may stand out more than all the rest is Donnie's "body tempering" technique. During this interview, you will learn exactly HOW Donnie came up with this technique and WHY it works so well. You will also find out how you can incorporate it into your own training. In addition, Donnie shares his #1 "self care" technique that EVERYONE should be doing for their overall health and longevity - regardless if you're a pro athlete, housewife, 50-year-old executive, or weekend warrior. You will also learn about the many benefits of training with "Fatbells"...and much, Much MORE!

Episode 38 Recovery Review Dr. Danny and Coach Joe talk recovery.  Before we get to that please check out the show’s official sponsor, Mobility WOD.  Mobility WOD is the home, and content hub of, NY Times bestselling author Dr. Kelly Starrett. Get your Copy of Becoming a Supple Leopard today at Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438983396&sr=8-1&keywords=supple+leopard Greetings small talk and a recap of Doc and Jocks weekend at The Compound Joe and Danny are back from a weekend spent with Donnie Thompson learning about body tempering at The Compound Gym.  Tempering is not for the weak and as Joe found out that, just like the barbell, you have pic tempering gear up with your legs. [9:25] Reflective and Volitional Flexion [10:58] Danny and Joe begin their discussion on recovery.  Danny starts it off by talking about the need to quality sleep.  You can’t work your way around shitty sleep.  The key to great sleep is quality control and adhering to a routine.  Joe and Danny also mention the work of Dr. Kirk Parsely who they recently interviewed about his product Sleep Cocktails.  Be on the lookout for Kirks Interview to go live on http://www.sleepcocktails.com/ [15:48] Nutrition and hydration are major keys toward improving your nutrition.  Past guest Emily Bridgers is dabbing with a hydration supplement from Osmo Nutrition. http://osmonutrition.com/ Joe then begins to discuss his current diet and how he believes it positively effects his road to the next workout. [19:48] Your post training routine is also critical.  The key here is to continue moving to activate your recovery.  A lite run, row or bike can go a long way toward alleviating soreness. [22:43] Joe asks Danny about the recovery boots.  The technology is pretty much intermittent compression designed to push fluid toward the torso. [26:33] How non fatiguing muscle contractions, like those from a Marc Pro, can also be helpful toward recovery. http://marcpro.com/ [28:38] Cryo Therapy is getting a lot of backing from professional athletics.  Joe and Danny discuss their experiences. [31:20] Sometimes the key to life is just enjoying life. Post Comments, potential topics, suggestions for interviews and questions to the Doc and Jock, Website, Facebook Page, twitter account.  Also be sure to reach out to Dr. Danny and Coach Joe at their personal social media accounts listed.  Webpage http://docandjock.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Twitter @docandjock Show Sponsors Mobility WOD – The ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance Doc and Jock would like to thank official Show Sponsor Mobility WOD for their support.  Please gang head over to www.mobilitywod.com for all you mobility needs where you will find the latest MWOD products, episodes, upcoming seminars, daily MWODS, help finding a provider and the subscription services Mobility WOD Pro.  Mobility WOD PRO is a perfect resource for any coach looking to up their positional knowledge base and infect their community with true suppleness! Athletes’ Potential – Where Movement is Medicine!    webpage http://www.athletespotential.com/

Episode 38 Recovery Review Dr. Danny and Coach Joe talk recovery.  Before we get to that please check out the show’s official sponsor, Mobility WOD.  Mobility WOD is the home, and content hub of, NY Times bestselling author Dr. Kelly Starrett. Get your Copy of Becoming a Supple Leopard today at Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438983396&sr=8-1&keywords=supple+leopard Greetings small talk and a recap of Doc and Jocks weekend at The Compound Joe and Danny are back from a weekend spent with Donnie Thompson learning about body tempering at The Compound Gym.  Tempering is not for the weak and as Joe found out that, just like the barbell, you have pic tempering gear up with your legs. [9:25] Reflective and Volitional Flexion [10:58] Danny and Joe begin their discussion on recovery.  Danny starts it off by talking about the need to quality sleep.  You can’t work your way around shitty sleep.  The key to great sleep is quality control and adhering to a routine.  Joe and Danny also mention the work of Dr. Kirk Parsely who they recently interviewed about his product Sleep Cocktails.  Be on the lookout for Kirks Interview to go live on http://www.sleepcocktails.com/ [15:48] Nutrition and hydration are major keys toward improving your nutrition.  Past guest Emily Bridgers is dabbing with a hydration supplement from Osmo Nutrition. http://osmonutrition.com/ Joe then begins to discuss his current diet and how he believes it positively effects his road to the next workout. [19:48] Your post training routine is also critical.  The key here is to continue moving to activate your recovery.  A lite run, row or bike can go a long way toward alleviating soreness. [22:43] Joe asks Danny about the recovery boots.  The technology is pretty much intermittent compression designed to push fluid toward the torso. [26:33] How non fatiguing muscle contractions, like those from a Marc Pro, can also be helpful toward recovery. http://marcpro.com/ [28:38] Cryo Therapy is getting a lot of backing from professional athletics.  Joe and Danny discuss their experiences. [31:20] Sometimes the key to life is just enjoying life. Post Comments, potential topics, suggestions for interviews and questions to the Doc and Jock, Website, Facebook Page, twitter account.  Also be sure to reach out to Dr. Danny and Coach Joe at their personal social media accounts listed.  Webpage http://docandjock.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Twitter @docandjock Show Sponsors Mobility WOD – The ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance Doc and Jock would like to thank official Show Sponsor Mobility WOD for their support.  Please gang head over to www.mobilitywod.com for all you mobility needs where you will find the latest MWOD products, episodes, upcoming seminars, daily MWODS, help finding a provider and the subscription services Mobility WOD Pro.  Mobility WOD PRO is a perfect resource for any coach looking to up their positional knowledge base and infect their community with true suppleness! Athletes’ Potential – Where Movement is Medicine!    webpage http://www.athletespotential.com/

Episode 35 Donnie Thompson If you don’t know how old you are, How old would you be! Donnie Thompson joins the Doc and Jock conversation letting the world know that much of his success in powerlifting was attributed to one thing, pure determination.  Donnie has humble roots in pro football, acting, and setting up a commercial gym. Donnie is also an amazing athlete, inventor and coach. As an athlete Donnie was the first powerlifter to total over 3000 pounds and he did it at 46 years old, and then walked away from the sport healthy.  If you enjoy this show and want to touch base with Donnie reach out to him on the social media platforms listed below and find a way to get to Columbia SC on Nov. 7th to experience Donnie’s magic first hand during his Foot an Ankle Clinic at The Compound Gym. https://www.facebook.com/thecompoundgym/photos/pb.1409630725946113.-2207520000.1445983792./1652345028341347/?type=3&theater Currently Donnie is making waves helping to keep crossfit athletes, NFL football players, highland games athletes, and anyone with the passion and the willingness to get down to the Compound, not just stay healthy, but also get stronger.  Many of his protocols can be found on his youtube channel and are a combination of good research, meticulous practice, and simply paying attention to what works and what does not. Check out his Lower back protocol here, if your back is trashed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mkhj0P3Nsw). Dysfunction in terms of positioning is leading to more than just bad health for the individual.  We hear a lot of cueing in coaching, like drive through the heels and knees out which are a result of pour positioning, function and awareness. Donnie lets us also know that these problems are simple and easy to fix and many of these dysfunctions are rooted in bad ankles and feet. [26:00] Body Tempering, a strengthening training method developed by Donnie, utilizing heavy steel tubes to diffuse tissue, strength bones is discusses. Tempering is highly anaerobic and will either break you or make you strong. So far so good, folks are feeling good and loving the training.  In this section Donnie answers an Instagram question from @BVthePT, clears up the tempering classification, and lets folks know it’s a training method that needs more health professional to experience an support. [37:00] NFL players, specifically offensive linemen, are near and dear to Donnie’s heart – he was one.  Donnie discusses the recent injury to eagles offensive linemen Jason Peters, considered by many, the best offensive linemen in the league. It is Donnie’s belief that ankle taping, spatting, and a lack of know how contribute to most injuries that resemble what recently happened to Peters on Sunday night. Donnie believes that if strength coaches worked closer with trainers and doctors and addressed the flat feet that 90% of black athletes have, the lateral instability causing ankle and knee injuries would disappear in the NFL. [42:15] Donnie Lets folks know what his stance auxiliary work is.  He loves kettlebells an believes the best auxiliary work should support whatever movement you are trying to strengthen. [44:30] Donnie’s Fatbell is discusses.  Where the idea came from, how it was developed, why and how folks should use it, and where to get it are all discussed.  Interestingly enough the idea came to Donnie in a dream.  One prototype cost Donnie over $800 to make.  Don’t worry gang, they won’t cost you that much.  Because you are holding the Fatbell dead center it is superior to dumbbells and the kettlebell and Donnie tells you exactly why! [51:00] Donnie answers another social media question from Dave out of the Body Hackers facebook grou...

Episode 35 Donnie Thompson If you don’t know how old you are, How old would you be! Donnie Thompson joins the Doc and Jock conversation letting the world know that much of his success in powerlifting was attributed to one thing, pure determination.  Donnie has humble roots in pro football, acting, and setting up a commercial gym. Donnie is also an amazing athlete, inventor and coach. As an athlete Donnie was the first powerlifter to total over 3000 pounds and he did it at 46 years old, and then walked away from the sport healthy.  If you enjoy this show and want to touch base with Donnie reach out to him on the social media platforms listed below and find a way to get to Columbia SC on Nov. 7th to experience Donnie’s magic first hand during his Foot an Ankle Clinic at The Compound Gym. https://www.facebook.com/thecompoundgym/photos/pb.1409630725946113.-2207520000.1445983792./1652345028341347/?type=3&theater Currently Donnie is making waves helping to keep crossfit athletes, NFL football players, highland games athletes, and anyone with the passion and the willingness to get down to the Compound, not just stay healthy, but also get stronger.  Many of his protocols can be found on his youtube channel and are a combination of good research, meticulous practice, and simply paying attention to what works and what does not. Check out his Lower back protocol here, if your back is trashed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mkhj0P3Nsw). Dysfunction in terms of positioning is leading to more than just bad health for the individual.  We hear a lot of cueing in coaching, like drive through the heels and knees out which are a result of pour positioning, function and awareness. Donnie lets us also know that these problems are simple and easy to fix and many of these dysfunctions are rooted in bad ankles and feet. [26:00] Body Tempering, a strengthening training method developed by Donnie, utilizing heavy steel tubes to diffuse tissue, strength bones is discusses. Tempering is highly anaerobic and will either break you or make you strong. So far so good, folks are feeling good and loving the training.  In this section Donnie answers an Instagram question from @BVthePT, clears up the tempering classification, and lets folks know it’s a training method that needs more health professional to experience an support. [37:00] NFL players, specifically offensive linemen, are near and dear to Donnie’s heart – he was one.  Donnie discusses the recent injury to eagles offensive linemen Jason Peters, considered by many, the best offensive linemen in the league. It is Donnie’s belief that ankle taping, spatting, and a lack of know how contribute to most injuries that resemble what recently happened to Peters on Sunday night. Donnie believes that if strength coaches worked closer with trainers and doctors and addressed the flat feet that 90% of black athletes have, the lateral instability causing ankle and knee injuries would disappear in the NFL. [42:15] Donnie Lets folks know what his stance auxiliary work is.  He loves kettlebells an believes the best auxiliary work should support whatever movement you are trying to strengthen. [44:30] Donnie’s Fatbell is discusses.  Where the idea came from, how it was developed, why and how folks should use it, and where to get it are all discussed.  Interestingly enough the idea came to Donnie in a dream.  One prototype cost Donnie over $800 to make.  Don’t worry gang, they won’t cost you that much.  Because you are holding the Fatbell dead center it is superior to dumbbells and the kettlebell and Donnie tells you exactly why! [51:00] Donnie answers another social media question from Dave out of the Body Hackers facebook grou...

Dr. Danny and Coach Joe Discuss Evaluating, Improving, and the Importance of a Quality Front Rack On Episode 33 of the Doc and Jock Podcast Discusses Front Rack Fixes The Front Rack is a position often utilized in CrossFit and is definitely required if you have Weightlifting ambitions. Bottom line is that if you are into barbell training the front rack is a fundamental shape, that when achieved, can be a building block to establish many quality barbell movements, including the Front Squat, Cleans, Presses, Push Presses and Jerks. Before the boys discuss fixing your front rack they talk about the recent flooding in Columbia SC where Coach Joe lives. The front rack discussion first begins with why and how folks experience poor positioning with this shape and why limited positioning with this shape can negatively affect your performance.  In particular we see limitation in the ability of an athlete to get into an optimal front rack because of over development of upper body musculature, limited external rotation and flexion in the shoulder. According to Dr. Danny the two areas of focus should be the shoulder and the thoracic spine. If your T Spine is so lacking in ROM and a safe front rack cannot be achieved athletes should look to the goblet squat.  To break up areas of restriction in the T-Spine it’s also a good idea to promote extension by laying on a lax ball and getting some downward pressure.  Joe also brings up Donnie Thompson’s tempering to strengthen the back and a way to gain neutrality in the spine.  Dr. Danny counters with a discussion about paying attention to the rib cage and diaphragm. The conversation then moves to the shoulder.  In order to have a quality front rack your shoulder needs to do two things, flex (bring your arm straight up and in front of you) and externally rotate (turning your palm up). If your shoulders have both of these qualities you can not only take a wider grip with the bar, but when you receive the bar in the clean you will be able to take the load throughout the shoulder and chest, not hold the bar in your hands. The boys continue their discussion about grip width and why taking a wider grip is more optimal but why you may want hold off to save your elbows. Danny and Joe then provide insight on how to achieve more external rotation pre workout. Danny believes the best mobility drills look like the exercise you are trying to achieve.  Joe then discusses using PNF as a means to gain positioning pre workout. The guys tie the conversation up with a discussion about why being able to do maintenance on yourself is so important.  It’s cheaper, quicker, and you end up learning more about yourself through the struggle. Joe then enters into a conversation about why he coaches his novice athletes to work their front racks with an open palm.  In Joe’s mind the benefit is forcing the athlete to utilize their legs to move the bar overhead, not the hands. Check out these videos of techniques discussed in the episode.  Athletes Potential Videos -Best Upper Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw0e3MzV8fA -Front Rack Opener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7uUNEdfask Mobility WOD -Best Shoulder MOB ever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Elx93duAA Donnie Thompson -Tempering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQM5-Uwui0o Post Comments, potential topics, and questions to the Doc and Jock Facebook Page and our twitter account @DocandJock https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Dr. Danny also always has something cooking and quality info on the Athlete P...

Dr. Danny and Coach Joe Discuss Evaluating, Improving, and the Importance of a Quality Front Rack On Episode 33 of the Doc and Jock Podcast Discusses Front Rack Fixes The Front Rack is a position often utilized in CrossFit and is definitely required if you have Weightlifting ambitions. Bottom line is that if you are into barbell training the front rack is a fundamental shape, that when achieved, can be a building block to establish many quality barbell movements, including the Front Squat, Cleans, Presses, Push Presses and Jerks. Before the boys discuss fixing your front rack they talk about the recent flooding in Columbia SC where Coach Joe lives. The front rack discussion first begins with why and how folks experience poor positioning with this shape and why limited positioning with this shape can negatively affect your performance.  In particular we see limitation in the ability of an athlete to get into an optimal front rack because of over development of upper body musculature, limited external rotation and flexion in the shoulder. According to Dr. Danny the two areas of focus should be the shoulder and the thoracic spine. If your T Spine is so lacking in ROM and a safe front rack cannot be achieved athletes should look to the goblet squat.  To break up areas of restriction in the T-Spine it’s also a good idea to promote extension by laying on a lax ball and getting some downward pressure.  Joe also brings up Donnie Thompson’s tempering to strengthen the back and a way to gain neutrality in the spine.  Dr. Danny counters with a discussion about paying attention to the rib cage and diaphragm. The conversation then moves to the shoulder.  In order to have a quality front rack your shoulder needs to do two things, flex (bring your arm straight up and in front of you) and externally rotate (turning your palm up). If your shoulders have both of these qualities you can not only take a wider grip with the bar, but when you receive the bar in the clean you will be able to take the load throughout the shoulder and chest, not hold the bar in your hands. The boys continue their discussion about grip width and why taking a wider grip is more optimal but why you may want hold off to save your elbows. Danny and Joe then provide insight on how to achieve more external rotation pre workout. Danny believes the best mobility drills look like the exercise you are trying to achieve.  Joe then discusses using PNF as a means to gain positioning pre workout. The guys tie the conversation up with a discussion about why being able to do maintenance on yourself is so important.  It’s cheaper, quicker, and you end up learning more about yourself through the struggle. Joe then enters into a conversation about why he coaches his novice athletes to work their front racks with an open palm.  In Joe’s mind the benefit is forcing the athlete to utilize their legs to move the bar overhead, not the hands. Check out these videos of techniques discussed in the episode.  Athletes Potential Videos -Best Upper Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw0e3MzV8fA -Front Rack Opener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7uUNEdfask Mobility WOD -Best Shoulder MOB ever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Elx93duAA Donnie Thompson -Tempering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQM5-Uwui0o Post Comments, potential topics, and questions to the Doc and Jock Facebook Page and our twitter account @DocandJock https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Dr. Danny also always has something cooking and quality info on the Athlete P...

One of the strongest men in the history of powerlifting, Donnie was the first person to ever complete a 3000 pound powerlifting total. How does one achieve such a physical feat, you may ask? Through his innovative and out of the box mobility, training and coaching methods. Donnie has not only unlocked his own strength potential, but continues to enhance the performances of athletes across the world with his methods and new age equipment that has been popularized by such manufacturers like Rogue.

I just got back from the AAU Nationals in Mesquite Nevada and am excited to bring you a very special interview. My guest is the only man to ever total 3,000 pounds in powerlifting, that's right, squat, bench, and deadlift in a meet, totaling 3,000 lbs. In additional to his accomplishments on the platform he is an accomplished inventor and wizard of sorts when it comes to innovative sports therapy techniques - here is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Donnie Thompson - part 1 in 456. .

(photo credit - T-Nation) I just got back from the AAU Nationals in Mesquite Nevada and am excited to bring you a very special interview. My guest is the only man to ever total 3,000 pounds in powerlifting, that's right, squat, bench, and deadlift in a meet, totaling 3,000 lbs. In additional to his accomplishments on the platform he is an accomplished inventor and wizard of sorts when it comes to innovative sports therapy techniques - here is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Donnie Thompson.

Donnie "Super D" Thompson knows a thing or two about lifting heavy weights. He earned himself the nickname "Mr. 3000" by being the first human to total 3000lbs in powerlifting back in 2011.Along the way, Donnie has had his fair share of ups and downs. However he has an infectious positive attitude, a passion for helping people, and an unquenchable thirst for learning. These elements make for a conversation that is educational, entertaining, and full of life lessons whether you are a lifter or not.In this episode, Super D shares his learnings and philosophies with Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria.These days Donnie is co-owner of a gym called The Compound, and helps athletes to reach better performance through mobility, performance therapy and lifting heavy weights - all with the help of a few of his own evil tools and inventions.00:00 - Introduction to Breaking Muscle Radio01:36 - Introduction to Donnie Thompson03:55 - Where the nickname "Super D" came from06:14 - Donnie's powerlifting records08:40 - Balancing life and focusing on your goals13:18 - Getting the body to work properly15:50 - An explanation of body tempering21:32 - What you need to perform body tempering on yourself23:52 - Donnie's daughter24:35 - Donnie' s recent inventions and intellectual property theft31:17 - Donnie's current focus, looking after the body34:27 - Using powerlifting techniques to get people ready for different sports38:10 - The marriage mistake - doing the same thing all the time40:27 - Advice on avoiding training fads and traps44:51 - Why you need to think for yourself47:02 - Donnie's seminars and products

Donnie "Super D" Thompson knows a thing or two about lifting heavy weights. He earned himself the nickname "Mr. 3000" by being the first human to total 3000lbs in powerlifting back in 2011.Along the way, Donnie has had his fair share of ups and downs. However he has an infectious positive attitude, a passion for helping people, and an unquenchable thirst for learning. These elements make for a conversation that is educational, entertaining, and full of life lessons whether you are a lifter or not.In this episode, Super D shares his learnings and philosophies with Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria.These days Donnie is co-owner of a gym called The Compound, and helps athletes to reach better performance through mobility, performance therapy and lifting heavy weights - all with the help of a few of his own evil tools and inventions.00:00 - Introduction to Breaking Muscle Radio01:36 - Introduction to Donnie Thompson03:55 - Where the nickname "Super D" came from06:14 - Donnie's powerlifting records08:40 - Balancing life and focusing on your goals13:18 - Getting the body to work properly15:50 - An explanation of body tempering21:32 - What you need to perform body tempering on yourself23:52 - Donnie's daughter24:35 - Donnie' s recent inventions and intellectual property theft31:17 - Donnie's current focus, looking after the body34:27 - Using powerlifting techniques to get people ready for different sports38:10 - The marriage mistake - doing the same thing all the time40:27 - Advice on avoiding training fads and traps44:51 - Why you need to think for yourself47:02 - Donnie's seminars and products

Phil and Lonnie get in 30 minutes with world class powerlifter Donnie Thompson. Issues range from his monstrous 3000-pound total, to mobility and performance therapy, to getting -pretty- later in a career. Then Lonnie and Phil change gears and discuss how to choose federations and contests. Whether it's bodybuilding or powerlifting, there are a few things worth considering. From marketing and money for promoters, to inflated titles, to setting yourself up for success, there are plenty of tips. Come on in!

Phil and Lonnie get in 30 minutes with world class powerlifter Donnie Thompson. Issues range from his monstrous 3000-pound total, to mobility and performance therapy, to getting -pretty- later in a career. Then Lonnie and Phil change gears and discuss how to choose federations and contests. Whether it's bodybuilding or powerlifting, there are a few things worth considering. From marketing and money for promoters, to inflated titles, to setting yourself up for success, there are plenty of tips. Come on in!

Phil and Lonnie get in 30 minutes with world class powerlifter Donnie Thompson. Issues range from his monstrous 3000-pound total, to mobility and performance therapy, to getting -pretty- later in a career. Then Lonnie and Phil change gears and discuss how to choose federations and contests. Whether it's bodybuilding or powerlifting, there are a few things worth considering. From marketing and money for promoters, to inflated titles, to setting yourself up for success, there are plenty of tips. Come on in!