Alex Sterner has coached some of the world’s greatest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes - even leading the strength and conditioning camp that resulted in a team gi world championship in 2017 and 2018.

He’s also a black belt himself - which puts him in the top 1 percent of his craft.

In this episode, we talk about movement optimism, back pain myths, and “risk vs. reward.” We also cover pain management, rehab confidence, injury recovery, and more.

Alex Sterner’s Links

https://www.instagram.com/alex.sterner/

https://www.instagram.com/electrum_performance/

https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrumPerformance

https://electrumperformance.com/

00:00 Introduction to Movement Optimism and Coaching Philosophy

06:07 “Risk vs. Reward” in Strength Training

10:25 The Role of Imaging in Back Pain

18:14 Communication Gaps in Pain Management

24:28 The Importance of Motivational Interviewing

34:12 Building Confidence in Rehabilitation

35:28 Understanding Fear Around Spinal Flexion

39:08 The Role of Misinformation in Back Pain

43:27 Navigating Client Trust and Communication

47:45 Reframing Recovery from Injury

51:51 Planting Seeds of Optimism in Rehabilitation

01:03:05 Understanding Pain and Strength Conditioning in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

01:10:06 Common Mistakes in Combat Sports Training

01:17:47 Advice for Non-Athletes on Staying Healthy

LINKS

Website:⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/⁠

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TikTok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness⁠

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