Becoming Ronin

#71 Eric Cressey - Best Tips for Training Pro Athletes, Truth Behind Injury, Multi-Level Assessments


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Overview:

In this episode, we're joined by Eric Cressey, a renowned strength and conditioning coach, author, and speaker, who has worked with thousands of athletes and clients from all walks of life. Eric is the co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, a high-performance training facility, and has been featured in numerous publications, including Men's Health, Men's Fitness, and ESPN. Today, Eric will share his insights on building a brand, nuances of training pro athletes, and staying injury-free.

Timestamps:

[0:00] Intro

[4:02] Jocko Fuel

[5:45] Episode Intro

[8:42] No Bad Reps

[10:00] How Fast to Progress Athletes

[13:50] Cressey's Multi Level Assessment Process

[20:28] The Integration of Technology into Training

[26:21] Arm Care Routines

[30:00] How Methodology Evolves

[31:34] Building a Quality Brand

[37:25] Going from Gen Pop to Pro Baseball Coaching

[40:09] Difference In Training Pros vs Gen Pop

[42:49] Positioning Breathwork

[44:10] Early Career Mistakes

[49:28] Does Strength Really Prevent Injury

[52:37] What Eric's Training Looks Like Now

[54:57] AM vs PM Training

[56:24] What Does SMR Do?

[58:52] Maintaining Knee Health

[1:03:12] Eric Cressey's Legacy

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