#195: Matthew Ibrahim - Building Lower Body Resiliency

This week's Podcast sees the return of Matthew Ibrahim.

In this podcast we discuss:

- What currently has Matthew excited when it comes to fitness, coaching, his Ph.d and public speaking.

- The importance of building lower body resiliency and durability.

- How to effectively train the lower limb, especially the Soleus, and why it is important.

- How to effectively train the adductors and why it is important.

- How to effectively build hamstring durability and why it is important.

- How Matthew programs eccentrics and isometrics for the lower body to build tolerance and capacity.

- How Matthew programs plyometric work to build lower body resiliency.

- What Books and Resources Matthew is currently into.

- Plus a tonne more great conversation.

Matthew's Bio:

Matthew Ibrahim serves as Co-Owner, Director of Strength & Conditioning, and Internship Coordinator at TD Athletes Edge in Boston, MA. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Maryville University and Endicott College, in addition to being a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University in the Human and Sport Performance program. As a public speaker, he has provided presentations at Google Headquarters, Stanford University, and Equinox, in addition to speaking at several NSCA conferences and clinics. As a writer, his articles have been featured in some of the world’s largest publications, such as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Men's Journal, TrueCoach, and T-Nation

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Matthew's IG:

Matthew's YouTube:

Lower Body Resiliency:

Soleus IG Post:

Calves IG Post:

Adductor IG Post:

Nordics IG Post:

Razor Curl IG Post:

Askling Protocol IG Post:

Wall Sit w/ Soleus ISO IG Post: