Q&A begins @ 14 minute mark
“What exercises are best for wrestling takedowns?”
“How to help wrist pain issues?”
“Does muscle asymmetry cause pain?”
“Hip & back pain question”
Intro topic is a discussion on why Olympic lifts are amazing for contact athletes & why you should stop listening to “meme coaches”.
Please listen and contribute to discussion or provide feedback - audio and structure will improve based on that.
Olympic lifting & other dynamic exercises are being covered soon in their own series - will be in-depth with TONS of video & pictures.
Notes on things I forgot to mention (no script):
• single leg squats / split squats are excellent for takedowns - you will be able to focus on driving force through a single leg at a time. This is a slightly different skill and getting strong on a Bulgarian split squat will immediately pay dividends that you can notice on the first session.
• for wrist care - upper body plyometrics are also really important so the wrists can get used to impact. Progress very slowly and start with light plyo pushups and rhythm pops on your hands and/or fists. This can be done on a wall even for those who are very sensitive for overweight. You don’t want ultra high impact - just some impact.
• Many “asymmetry” issues in lifting is actually just poor form and/or motor control. You can even lift with slightly asymmetrical form - I squat with my right foot turned more outward + 1.5 inches back - but it’s worth assessing if your motor control/setup is the issue. Slow eccentrics (4-6 seconds) & paused sets can help.
• I talk about pain science and mechanisms a bit but for the portion of your pain/rehab issues that require work - use the link in my twitter or instagram bio to schedule a meeting with me. No pressure and no charge at all - just chat with me and we will see if I can help you get moving in the right direction by understanding your needs further.
Hybrid Athlete Podcast #1: Olympic Lifts > Loaded Jumps + Q&A answers