The Garage Strength Podcast

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• How Athletes Actually Get Faster w/ Speed Trainer Michael Drach 20.06.2026 41min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MichaelDrachPOD2026Follow Michael Drach on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drachperformance/Subscribe to Michael Drach on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@drachperformanceTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MichaelDrachPOD2026Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Michael Drach break down the most effective ways to train speed for athletes. LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq200:00 Best Plyos for Speed Preview01:10 How Athletes Actually Get Faster02:03 How Michael Drach Assesses Speed03:43 Fixing a “Dead Foot”04:18 Assessing Acceleration With the 108005:31 Training Speed in Peak Strength06:38 The Most Common Max Velocity Mistake08:12 Why “Stay Low” Can Hurt Acceleration09:57 Mobility Limitations That Slow Athletes Down11:40 The Ankle Mobility Drill Athletes Need13:02 Hammer vs. Whip Sprint Mechanics13:40 Why “Strike the Ground” Can Backfire14:22 Knees High, Fast Steps16:10 Sprinters and Field Athletes to Study17:43 Big Toe Mechanics and Sprinting19:30 How Heavy Should Resisted Sprints Be?20:38 Peak Strength for Sport-Specific Training21:34 Understanding the 50% Velocity Drop22:45 Key Metrics for Max Velocity25:09 Key Metrics for Acceleration26:12 The Fastest Way to Improve a 40-Yard Dash28:04 How Overspeed Training Builds Speed30:16 Best Plyometrics for Max Velocity32:41 Best Plyometrics for Acceleration33:05 Training Early, Mid, and Late Acceleration34:50 Michael Drach’s Purpose in Coaching37:39 Question for the Next Guest39:28 Where to Find Michael Drach
• The MOST Overlooked Skill Every Athlete Must Train w/ Sports Psych Trey Tucker 16.06.2026 1h 21min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=TreyTuckerPODSubscribe to Trey Tucker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuggedCounselingFollow Trey Tucker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruggedcounseling/Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=TreyTuckerPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Trey Tucker break down the importance of mental training for athletes and developing a champion mindset.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• What Exercise Science Got Wrong About Building Muscle w/ Dr. James Krieger 13.06.2026 1h 21min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=DrJamesKriegerPODFollow Dr. Krieger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.krieger/Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=DrJamesKriegerPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. James Krieger break down the best ways to build muscle according to science.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• MMA Strength Coach Explains How To Build Unbreakable Discipline w/ Phil Daru 09.06.2026 58min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=PhilDaruPOD2026Subscribe to Phil Daru on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilDaruStrongFollow Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=PhilDaruPOD2026Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Phil Daru break down they keys to developing discipline in training and life.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• Sprint Coach Exposes The Biggest Problem with Modern Speed Training w/ Kieran Gillespie 06.06.2026 1h 18min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KieranGillespiePODFollow Kieran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprintscience/Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KieranGillespiePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and 400 Meter Hurdler Kieran Gillespie break down the most important factors around getting athletes faster.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• Exercise Scientist Challenges Everything You Know About Muscle Building w/ Dr. Milo Wolf 04.06.2026 1h 29min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MiloWolfPODSubscribe to Milo on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrMiloWolfFollow Milo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmilowolf_/Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MiloWolfPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. Milo Wolf break down the key to muscle growth most people will not do.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Stretch Partials vs Full Range of Motion0:48 Introduction to Dr. Milo Wolf1:46 How to Balance Size and Strength4:45 How to Train for Strength While Building Muscle6:09 Periodization for Size and Strength7:32 Why Training Closer to Failure Doesn’t Build More Strength9:06 How Much Volume Do You Need for Muscle Growth?10:55 Peak Strength Sponsor Break12:02 Does Hypertrophy Research Apply to Advanced Lifters?13:17 Is RPE Actually Useful for Strength Training?14:06 Failure Training for Size vs Strength15:15 Why RPE Can Be Better Than Percentages18:12 RIR, RPE, and Velocity-Based Training20:16 How Velocity-Based Training Works23:04 Using Bar Speed to Track Failure and Recovery25:17 When VBT Makes Sense for Sports Training26:52 The Problem with RPE for Advanced Lifters29:09 Why RIR May Be More Useful Than RPE31:18 When Research Does Not Match Elite Training Practice33:18 Dr. Milo Wolf’s Calf Training Research35:48 Stretch Supersets Increased Growth by 40%37:32 Stretch Partials vs Stretch Supersets39:42 The Time-Efficient Stretch Superset Study42:20 Peak Strength Sponsor Break43:23 Finding the Stretch Position in Different Exercises46:08 Do Some Muscles Respond Better to Stretch Training?50:38 Can Long-Duration Stretching Build Muscle?54:40 Best Stretch-Focused Exercises for Hypertrophy56:04 Seated vs Lying Hamstring Curls57:42 Nordic Curls, Hamstrings, and Stretch-Based Growth59:00 Can Stretch Training Reduce Injury Risk?59:46 Standing vs Seated Calf Raises1:00:20 Incline Curls vs Preacher Curls1:02:03 Applying Stretch Training to Athletes1:03:51 Stretch Training for Injury Prevention1:06:32 Why Sports Training Does Not Need to Be Ultra-Specific1:07:05 The Biggest Mistake Coaches Make with Specificity1:09:34 Why Most Lifters Just Need to Practice and Get Bigger1:09:47 How Strong Is Actually Strong?1:12:23 Milo’s Best Muscle-Building Tactics1:13:27 Supersets for More Volume in Less Time1:16:11 How to Use Drop Sets1:17:28 Best Rest Times for Hypertrophy1:18:59 Why Milo Keeps Warm-Ups Minimal1:20:24 How to Get More Growth in Less Time1:21:11 Would Science-Based Training Improve Mr. Olympia?1:25:10 Milo’s Biggest Training Mistake1:28:22 Where to Find Dr. Milo Wolf
• Why The Best Lifters Never Stop Getting Stronger w/ Alexander Bromley 29.05.2026 2h 6min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=AlexBromleyPOD2026Subscribe to Bromley's YouTube Channels https://www.youtube.com/@AlexanderBromley https://www.youtube.com/@BrawnSwanson https://www.youtube.com/@Base-StrengthTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=AlexBromleyPOD2026Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Alexander Bromley break down the best ways to keep getting stronger over a long period of time.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• Why Bodybuilders Build Muscle Faster Than Everyone Else w/ IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jonni Shreve 27.05.2026 1h 17min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=JonniShrevePODSubscribe to Jonni's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JonniShreve Follow Jonni on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachjonnishreve/Try our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=JonniShrevePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jonni Shreve break down the best ways to build muscle mass in the gym and for athletes.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• What Makes Athletes Truly Explosive w/ Exercise Scientist Dr. Ben Moxness 23.05.2026 1h 19min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=BenMoxnessPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=BenMoxnessPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. Ben Moxness break down the science of explosiveness for athletes.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Intro – The Biggest Myths About Jump Training1:14 Dr. Ben Moxness on Explosiveness & Vertical Jump2:01 How to Assess a Wide Receiver’s Jump Ability3:31 Strength, Power & Elasticity Deficits Explained4:20 The Ideal Weekly Split for Jump Training6:04 What “Elasticity” Means for Athletes8:07 Peak Strength App Sponsorship9:14 Why Reactive Athletes Jump Faster10:44 Tempo Training for Elasticity & RSI13:23 Pogos, Hurdle Hops & Plyometric Progressions14:14 The Role of Ankle Stiffness in Sprinting17:00 Best Exercises for Tendon & Ankle Stiffness20:11 Pretension, Muscle Slack & Reflexive Power24:07 Are Bosch Training Methods Overcomplicated?26:39 How Plyometrics Become Automatic Skill29:50 Technical Models for Jumping in Different Sports33:17 Speed Jumpers vs Power Jumpers36:30 Strength Standards for a 40-Inch Vertical39:22 Why Heavy Lifting Protects Athletes From Injury42:15 Peak Strength App Sponsorship #243:11 The Most Common Injuries for Jump Athletes47:17 How to Manage Tendon Pain & Jump Volume49:16 Mobility Issues That Cause Knee Pain52:35 Ideal Body Fat Percentages for Jumpers54:50 Why Mass Can Hurt Explosiveness57:08 The Difference Between Jumping High & Dunking1:00:14 How Elite Dunkers Train Differently1:03:22 Isometrics vs Plyometrics for Athleticism1:06:11 Why Internet Plyo Programs Fail Athletes1:09:48 The Biggest Mistakes Athletes Make When Training to Jump Higher1:13:02 What Actually Transfers to Sport Performance1:16:05 Final Advice for Becoming More Explosive
• The BIGGEST Problem with Modern Fight Training w/ Boxing Trainer Ross Enamait 16.05.2026 1h 7min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=RossEnamaitPODSubscribe to Ross's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RossEnamait1977Sign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summit?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Summit&utm_content=RossEnamaitPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=RossEnamaitPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Ross Enamait break down the biggest problem w/ modern fight trainingLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• This Training System Won HIM 2 Olympic Golds w/ Christian Taylor 13.05.2026 1h 26min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=ChristianTaylorPODFollow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylored2jump/Sign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summit?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Summit&utm_content=ChristianTaylorPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=ChristianTaylorPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Christian Taylor break down how athletes can breakthrough plateaus and unlock their potential.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Olympic Pressure & Two Fouls in London1:08 Why Christian Taylor Is the Most Explosive Athlete Ever2:24 The Mental Reset That Saved His Olympic Final5:18 Watching David Rudisha Changed Everything6:36 Self-Talk, Confidence & Mental Toughness9:00 Peak Strength Ad Read9:52 Losing NCAA Indoors Before Becoming World Champion12:17 Why Christian Loved Competitive Battles14:20 How Failure Fueled His Olympic Dominance17:01 Respecting Opponents Without Losing Confidence18:19 The Mindset Shift That Changed His Career22:27 Switching Jump Legs & Rebuilding From Injury24:00 Patellar Tendonitis Nearly Ended His Career26:01 Falling Back in Love With Track & Field29:58 Training for Speed, Elasticity & Triple Jump Power31:42 Why Hypertrophy & Slow Training Matter36:19 Olympic Lifting for Explosive Athletes40:38 Building Tendon Strength & Joint Resilience42:36 Seasonal Plyometric Progressions Explained47:45 Structuring Speed & Jump Training Year-Round53:18 Christian Taylor’s Weekly Training Split55:26 What Volleyball & Rugby Added to His Athleticism58:12 Why Sand Training Helped His Longevity1:00:21 Learning Body Awareness Through Other Sports1:02:08 Recovery, Hydration & Longevity for Athletes1:05:11 Advice for Young Athletes Chasing Elite Performance1:08:24 The Importance of Coaching & Athlete Buy-In1:11:03 How Elite Athletes Handle Pressure Differently1:14:36 The Truth About Consistency & Long-Term Success1:18:42 Why Details Separate Champions From Everyone Else1:22:07 Christian Taylor’s Biggest Career Lessons1:25:02 Final Advice for Athletes & Coaches
• Mike Israetel Exposes The Harsh Truth about Building Muscle 09.05.2026 1h 47min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MikeIsraetelPODDr. Mike Israetel's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeIsraetelMakingProgressSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summit?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Summit&utm_content=MikeIsraetelPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MikeIsraetelPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. Mike Israetel break down the best way to build muscle for size and strength.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Strength vs Size Training1:30 What This Podcast Covers2:58 The Biggest Muscle-Building Mistake5:23 Minimum Consistency for Growth6:38 Building a Dependable Training Schedule9:27 Why “3–4 Days” Really Means 311:12 How to Progress Training Volume13:59 RPE vs RIR vs Velocity17:21 Why RPE Works Better for Strength22:12 Training for Size vs Strength25:13 Why Athletes Must Move Weights Fast27:17 Choosing Lifts That Transfer to Sport31:02 Why Strength Standards Can Mislead Coaches33:05 Better Athletic Performance Assessments35:23 The Real Job of Strength & Conditioning39:46 Periodizing Combat Sports Training42:03 The Best Exercises for Power44:12 Why Deloads Fail Some Athletes51:34 Finding an Athlete’s Peak Window1:03:52 Sleep, Nutrition & Stress Non-Negotiables1:08:13 Would a Muscle-Building Pill Ruin Ambition?1:16:05 Morality, God & Cheating in Sports1:28:59 Politics, Policy & Problem Solving1:34:07 Vanity, Physique & Mike’s Book1:43:19 The Law of Attraction Debate1:43:59 Final Thought Experiment
• Stretching Is Overrated (Here’s What Actually Works) w/ Lucas Hardie 02.05.2026 1h 32min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=LucasHardiePODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summit?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Summit&utm_content=LucasHardiePODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=LucasHardiePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Lucas Hardie break down the keys to improving mobility while building strong muscles.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• How To Take An Athlete From Day 1 to Elite w/ Olympic Coach Dr. Kyle Pierce 25.04.2026 1h 9min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KylePiercePODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KylePiercePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Coach Kyle Pierce break down the best ways to train for Olympic Weightlifting.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq2
• Why “Modern Basketball Training” Is Completely Broken w/ NBA Strength Coach Mike Gattone 18.04.2026 1h 20min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MikeGattonePODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MikeGattonePODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Mike Gattone break down the best ways to train elite basketball players. LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Do Basketball Players Avoid Lifting?0:46 – The “Secret Weapon” Lift for Athletes1:46 – Biggest Mistake in Basketball Training2:17 – Intro: NBA Strength Coach Mike Gaton3:55 – In-Season Training in the NBA5:24 – Maintaining Strength During an 82-Game Season7:16 – Olympic Lifting for Basketball Players8:45 – Strength Pyramid & Training Priorities10:02 – Snatch vs Clean (Best for Tall Athletes?)11:27 – Mobility & Strength Assessments13:10 – Javoric Complex & Work Capacity Explained15:16 – Best Lift for Explosiveness16:42 – Peak Strength App Ad18:18 – Do Basketball Players Actually Like Lifting?21:12 – Allen Iverson’s Impact on Training Culture22:33 – Why Athletes Are Poorly Developed Today24:52 – U.S. vs European Development Models27:41 – Teaching Tall Athletes to Squat & Lift31:20 – Key Performance Tests (Speed, Jump, Strength)34:53 – Strength Standards for Basketball Players40:18 – The Problem with “Sport-Specific” Training43:04 – Why More Basketball Work Isn’t the Answer46:49 – Why Most Training Lacks Measurable Results50:34 – Objective Metrics That Actually Matter54:46 – Simplifying Training for Better Results56:38 – Why “Program Chaos” Hurts Athletes58:30 – What Actually Transfers to Performance1:02:00 – Applying Strength Systems to Weightlifting1:06:00 – Correlations Between Strength & Performance1:10:00 – Why Simple Programs Work Best1:14:00 – Final Thoughts on Coaching Philosophy1:17:00 – Building Better Athletes Long-Term
• The BEST Way to Train for Strength, Speed & Size w/ Strength & Conditioning Coach Will Ratelle 11.04.2026 1h 8min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2026Sign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2026Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Olympic Lifts Still Dominate Athletic Development1:29 – Meet Will Ratelle & Podcast Overview2:25 – Giant Sets for Muscle Growth (New Training Focus)4:00 – Effective Reps Model & Training Efficiency5:54 – Weekly Split: Push/Pull/Legs + Upper7:15 – How to Execute Giant Sets (Load, Rest, Structure)9:02 – Size vs Strength: What This Program Actually Builds10:05 – Transitioning to Athletic Performance Training11:29 – Why Triples Are the Most Powerful Rep Scheme12:30 – Olympic Lift Intensity: Heavy vs Fast14:08 – Peak Strength Ad: Why Consistency Wins15:16 – When to Push Max Strength for Athletes17:01 – Strength Benchmarks for D1-Level Athletes19:32 – Why Basketball Players Struggle with Olympic Lifts22:29 – Athlete Mindset: Strength vs Skill Development25:04 – Why Olympic Lifts Are Non-Negotiable26:04 – When NOT to Use Olympic Lifts29:04 – Coaching Youth Athletes (Long-Term Development)31:30 – Velocity-Based Training & RSI Debate36:25 – How to Use VBT for Strength Gains40:28 – Managing Fatigue & Peaking Performance43:36 – Thrower Training: Speed Threshold Method47:01 – Nutrition for Size & Performance51:09 – D1 Training Model & Strength Benchmarks53:11 – Speed Development & In-Season Performance55:03 – Final Takeaways on Strength for Athletes
• The Biggest Lifting Mistakes EVERY Athlete Makes w/ Olympic Lifting Coach Dr. Sergii Putsov 04.04.2026 1h 37min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=SergiiPutsovPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=SergiiPutsovPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Overhead Squat Assessment & Movement Philosophy2:00 Podcast Intro + What You’ll Learn3:00 Weekly Training Structure for Elite Lifters5:05 Full Weekly Split Breakdown (Day-by-Day)8:18 Saturday Training, Stability & Accessories9:12 How to Measure Volume in Weightlifting12:05 Peak Strength Ad Read13:33 Counting Volume: 50% vs 70% Explained16:03 Should Athletes Train Twice Per Day?20:26 Youth Development: Build the Athlete First23:11 Preventing Burnout in Young Lifters24:57 How to Teach the Snatch (Beginner System)28:24 Overhead Squat as a Diagnostic Tool31:19 Progressing From Hang to Floor34:25 Fixing Bar Path & First Pull Mechanics37:04 Why Most Lifts Fail Around the Knee40:19 Elite Technique vs Coaching Cues43:20 Why You Can’t Control the Transition Phase46:26 Best Accessories to Stay Over the Bar51:15 Strength Ratios, Squat Standards & Peaking Strategy1:00:10 Choosing Openers + Competition Strategy1:03:15 Fixing Weak Squats & Strength Imbalances1:07:30 Front Squat vs Back Squat for Weightlifters1:11:30 How to Balance Strength vs Speed1:15:30 Final Coaching Insights & Programming Takeaways
• The Science of Soviet Weightlifting DOMINANCE w/ Exercise Scientist Dr. Kristof Kipp 28.03.2026 1h 21min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=KristofKippWeightliftingReactPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=KristofKippWeightliftingReactPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller and Dr. Kristof Kipp break down the 1985 World Weightlifting Championship and research paper.LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 Naim’s Insane 143 Snatch at 17 Years Old1:10 Intro: Soviet Weightlifting Science Breakdown3:00 Why the Snatch is a “Secret Weapon” Lift5:00 The 1985 World Championship Biomechanics Study8:00 Force Plates, Cameras & Lab Setup Explained11:00 Manual Tracking vs Modern Motion Capture14:00 Kinematics vs Kinetics (Simple Coaching Explanation)18:00 External vs Internal Forces in Lifting22:00 Joint Torque & What Muscles Actually Matter26:00 Elite vs Lower-Level Lifters (Key Differences)30:00 Weight Classes & Scaling Effects34:00 Successful vs Failed Lifts (Data Comparison)38:00 Bar Path Efficiency & Technique Patterns42:00 First Pull vs Second Pull (What Actually Matters)46:00 The Transition Phase & Double Knee Bend50:00 Case Study: Naim’s World Record Technique54:00 Velocity Curve & Why Elite Lifters Don’t Slow Down58:00 Hip vs Knee Contribution (Where Force Comes From)1:02:00 Why Heavier Lifters Rely More on the Hip1:06:00 Velocity Loss, Timing & Common Technique Errors1:10:00 Why Lifters Miss (Force vs Positioning)1:14:00 Vardanian & Elite Miss Analysis Breakdown1:17:00 Final Coaching Takeaways (Strength, Speed & Timing)
• What Everyone Gets Wrong About Speed Training For Athletes w/ Speed Trainer Michael Drach 21.03.2026 47min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MichaelDrachPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MichaelDrachPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down Listen to our podcast 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 How to Analyze Speed: Acceleration vs Max Velocity vs Agility1:00 What You Need to Know to Run Faster (Podcast Overview)2:12 Meet Michael D: Elite Speed Coach Background3:35 Why He Specialized in Speed Training7:27 How Speed Coaching Has Evolved (Film, Mechanics, Tech)10:08 Teaching Sprint Mechanics: Slow Drills → Full Speed12:35 Can You Teach Elite Sprint Mechanics to Athletes?15:21 Foot Strike, Ankle Stiffness & Ground Force Explained19:24 Big Toe, Ankles & Force Leaks (Hidden Speed Killers)22:36 Hip Mechanics: Acceleration vs Max Velocity Breakdown27:44 Hamstrings, Pelvis Position & Injury Risk30:35 Testing Speed: Flying 10s, 1080 & Fixing Mechanics First33:09 Best Drills for Max Velocity & Plyometric Development34:53 Overspeed Training: Risks, Benefits & When to Use It37:53 Biggest Coaching Mistakes (Foot Strike & Arm Mechanics)41:06 Top Speed Training Resources (Spelman, Altis, Ken Clark)42:28 The #1 Speed Exercise: Just Sprint (Quality Over Fatigue)44:30 Why Rest & Quality Reps Matter for Getting Faster45:42 Where to Find Michael D + Agility Ladder Program
• How To Get Faster, Stronger, and Jump Higher for Basketball w/ D1 Strength Coach Zack Zillner 15.03.2026 1h 6min

  Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=ZackZillnerPODSign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitFollow Coach Zack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zack_zillner/Join our 90 Days of Cultivation Challenge 👉 https://peakstrength.app/90-days-cultivate?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=90Cultivate&utm_content=ZackZillnerPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=ZackZillnerPODStrength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with D1 Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach Zack Zillner.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Best Lifts for Speed, Jumping & Basketball Performance1:02 – Who Is Coach Zack Zillner?2:30 – Common Basketball Injuries & How to Screen Athletes5:00 – Building a Strength Culture in Basketball7:33 – How Basketball Players Recover After the Season10:19 – Preparing for Collisions, Speed & Endurance14:00 – Best Strength Exercises for Basketball Players17:00 – Why Miami Lifts Before Practice Every Day19:43 – Does Upper Body Training Hurt Your Shot?22:25 – Coach Zillner’s In-Season Training Split32:10 – Squat Depth, Mobility & Transfer to Vertical Jump37:20 – How Much Plyometric Training Basketball Players Need40:24 – Achilles, ACLs & Training Extreme Game Positions46:00 – How Basketball Players Should Train Speed51:05 – Testing, Culture & What Actually Matters59:26 – Do Max Strength Tests Matter for Basketball?1:03:07 – Falling, Rolling & Preparing for Contact