The Performance Podcast | Strength Training, Olympic Weightlifting, Performance, Fitness, Speed | Wil Fleming and Coach Dos

On this episode I interview a good friend of Coach Dos and me, Pat Cullen Carroll. We talk about his background in weightlifting, and how most people are screwing up Long Term Athletic Development. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_27-Pat_Cullen_Carroll.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00am EDT

On this episode I interview Derek Woodske of www.mg2u.com. Derek is one of the top lecturers on strength and conditioning in the world. Derek and I talk about periodization, what most trainers and coaches are missing, the problems with an "instagram attention span" and how it is hurting trainers and their clients. We talk about recreational anabolic use as a rising problem and the big problem of trainers that don't train, trainers other trainers to train. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_26-Derek_Woodske.mp3
Category:fitness -- posted at: 7:00am EDT

On this episode I interview Director of Performance at Munster Rugby, Adam Trypas. We talk about his beginnings as an Olympic lifter, and what he has learned from his experience coaching the top rugby clubs in the world. How much data is too much data, tracking performance, creating and not buying culture in your program. Coach Dos and I answer questions about why we hang clean, and screening your clients to keep them healthy. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_25-Adam_Trypas.mp3
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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about complexes. How to differentiate them from combos and hybrids, how to program them for strength, how to program them for performance, and rest periods to use when training with complexes. We also answer questions from listeners on complexes (not an accident) and how to save your collarbone while doing jerks. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_24.mp3
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On this episode I speak with USA weightlifting's director of coaching education, Mike Conroy. We talk about developing weightlifters, the growth of weightlifting in the USA, and he tells you about my broken nose at the OTC in 2000. Coach Dos and I answer questions about when it is right to wear a belt, and how to cycle rep ranges in 3 week programming blocks. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_23-_Mike_Conroy.mp3
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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about a recent story of an NHL prospect who was unable to do a single pull up at the NHL combine. We discuss what this means for that ahtlete, and the overall topic of how valuable the tests at a combine actually are. We end the show with listener questions. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_22-Combine_Testing.mp3
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On this episode Wil talks to Swiss national throws coach, Martin Bingisser, about his training and about what he has learned from his coach, Anatoly Bondarchuk. Dr. Bondarchuk is known as the world's foremost authority on special strength, and Martin shares his practical experience and interpretations of Dr. B's training philosophy. Coach Dos joins me at the end of the show to answer listener questions. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_21-Martin_Bingisser.mp3
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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about kettlebell training. From the stories of how we were first exposed to them, to our favorite movements, and why they are a valuable part of your toolbox, we cover everything about kettlebell training. We also answer listener questions about Olympic weightlifting coaching progressions, and if deadlifts are a good idea in a high intensity interval session. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_20-Kettlebells.mp3
Category:fitness -- posted at: 7:00am EDT

On this episode, Coach Dos and I start by talking about the article "Why I Don't Do Crossfit" but end up giving you some fitness related social media rules. We also answer listener questions, about straps in Olympic lifting, and assistance exercises for performance and Olympic weightlifting.

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_19-_Crossfit_in_Social_Media.mp3
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