We’re revisiting Prilepin’s Chart in this episode all about the science of strength training. We are going to talk about sets, reps and percentages using Prilepin’s Chart which has been a staple in the world of strength training for decades. Brett and Mike cover topics including: Percentage based lifting Sets and rep schemes Real life … Read More
This episode is all about those aha moments – the game changing moments in our careers. You know the ones I’m talking about. Someone says something in a conversation or shares a new way of doing something that resonates deeply or you attend a course where you completely change the way you look at the … Read More
Here we go again. It’s time to answer the biggest and baddest training questions from listeners – you! As always, thanks for tuning in to the Minimum Effective Dose Podcast. We love hearing from you and appreciate your comments, questions and feedback so we can better help you improve as a coach. It’s fun to … Read More
It’s easy to get stuck in a silo as a coach – to become the kettlebell guy or the barbell gal. In this episode we talk about how to combine training modalities to help get your clients better results. Blending modalities, the art and science of creating a training program via combining and implementing exercises … Read More
In this episode, we talk about timing the hinge, plus all things hinging – specifically folding, timing, and force. We also go over why tempo and speed matter for power and athletic development. Brett and Mike have taught thousands of people how to hip hinge in all types of environments. They have taught clients to … Read More
In this episode, we’re trying something completely new and we’re calling it training questions from the mail bag. A lot of our listeners are active on the Strongfirst forum and we reached out to find out what questions coaches have on all things training related. In this episode, we answer questions from you – our … Read More
In this episode we’re talk about programming for the snatch test. We revisit old programs and offer new insight. If you aren’t familiar with the snatch test, it’s very simple – not easy. The goal of the snatch test is to perform 100 kettlebell snatches in five minutes or less. The weight of the kettlebell … Read More
If you work with athletes, you most likely (and hopefully!) understand the importance of single leg training. Here are a few common problems when it comes to trainers actually executing single leg training with their clients: A lack of progressions Limited knowledge of when, where and how to use these exercises Inability to coach single … Read More
This episode is all about tendons. We’re going to get a little bit more nerdy than we usually do here on the Minimum Effective Dose. Brett and Mike cover various topics about tendons including: Rehabilitation Stress and adaptation Performance And much more! If you’re curious about what tendons do and how to train them, this … Read More
Years ago, Gray Cook and Mike Boyle changed the fitness industry with their idea of the joint by joint approach to training. Here’s a fun story from Mike Boyle himself about how this approach came to life. In this episode we’re revisiting the joint by joint approach to training, a simple concept that revolutionized the … Read More