Just Fly Performance Podcast

116: Dr. Mark Wetzel: Unpacking Extreme Isometrics, Super Slow Training and Effective CNS Training | Sponsored by SimpliFaster


Listen Later

Today’s episode features Dr. Mark Wetzel.   Mark is a chiropractic neurologist with expert knowledge of the nervous system, reflexes and transference to sports training.  
A running theme of this show has been digging into some unconventional training methods, one of which is long duration isometric holds and other exercises used by coach Jay Schroeder.  The more I’ve heard of Jay’s methods, the more questions I tend to have. One guy I’ve met who answered those in the best detail I’ve yet heard is Dr. Mark Wetzel, who is based out of Memphis, TN.  
Many of those questions relate to training ideas such as:
The thought that “Velocity recovers everything”
Why 5 minutes could be a viable time suggestion for isometric holds
That traditional barbell lifting can carry some neurological drawbacks in terms of muscle contraction and relaxation cycles
If you are curious about the Jay Schroeder training methods, or just want a thorough explanation of why extended isometric training in the proper athletic position can carry huge benefits, you’ll love this podcast.  It’s actually been one of my favorites thus far, and that’s saying a lot as we’ve had lots of tremendous guests on this show.
Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, supplier of high-end athletic development tools, such as the Freelap timing system, kBox, Sprint 1080, and more.  
View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage.
Key Points
Dr. Mark’s background
The science of extreme isometrics
Energy system cycles that isometrics done to fatigue go through
Lactate as a friend or foe in training power athletes
Thoughts on the idea that “velocity recovers everything”
 
Dr. Mark Wetzel Quotes
“When you are holding an (isometric position) the muscles are turning off and on very fast”
“The 5 minute approach for the isometrics is that you want to get to failure, and you want to fail in an eccentric state”
“When you get out of position in isometric holds, you are putting in more effort, but getting less gain”
“If you can fatigue multiple times in that 5 minutes you are getting better adaptation"
“To get to the lactate cycle you need to fatigue the previous three energy cycles”
“When you get into a new energy cycle, it starts the recovery process of the previous energy cycle”
“If you hold out long enough (in an isometric lunge) the burning will eventually get sucked in by the muscles, used as energy, and you can keep doing what you are doing”
“The more you can push into the threshold, the more it will recover your other systems and create sustainable energy (in competition)”
“Velocity training is your body’s ability to relax the antagonist muscle”
“The squat (max) should be a test to see if you are training correctly (as opposed to being an end of itself)”
“It requires more energy to relax a muscle than contract it”
“The faster you can contract a muscle, the more you can create relaxation in another muscle”
“70% of muscle strength comes from your brain telling it to work, 30% comes from the gym”
Show Notes
Iso lunge Hold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJYk9EeIalo
About Dr. Mark Wetzel
Dr. Mark Wetzel is a chiropractor based in Memphis, TN.  Mark has a diverse experience and is an expert in the neurology branch of chiropractic.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Just Fly Performance PodcastBy Joel Smith, Just-Fly-Sports.com

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

363 ratings


More shows like Just Fly Performance Podcast

View all
The Strength Coach Podcast by Anthony Renna

The Strength Coach Podcast

237 Listeners

Barbell Shrugged by Barbell Shrugged

Barbell Shrugged

2,596 Listeners

Power Athlete Radio by Power Athlete

Power Athlete Radio

593 Listeners

Pacey Performance Podcast by Robert Pacey

Pacey Performance Podcast

62 Listeners

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show by Joe DeFranco

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

1,250 Listeners

Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems by Mike Robertson

Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems

196 Listeners

Dave Tate's Table Talk by elitefts.com

Dave Tate's Table Talk

529 Listeners

Jochum Strength Podcast by Austin Jochum

Jochum Strength Podcast

42 Listeners

Elite Baseball Development Podcast by Eric Cressey

Elite Baseball Development Podcast

289 Listeners

Jacked Athlete Podcast by Jake Tuura

Jacked Athlete Podcast

65 Listeners

The Dan John Podcast by Dan John

The Dan John Podcast

259 Listeners

The E3 Rehab Podcast by E3 Rehab

The E3 Rehab Podcast

84 Listeners

Mike and Brooker Show by Mike Guadango

Mike and Brooker Show

34 Listeners

Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast by Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower

Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

21 Listeners

Coach Em Up Podcast by Tim Riley

Coach Em Up Podcast

34 Listeners