HMMR Podcast

By HMMR Media LLC

What's HMMR Podcast about?

Nick Garcia and Martin Bingisser of HMMR Media discuss the top topics in strength and conditioning and the world of elite sports training.

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HMMR Podcast episodes:

04.21.2024
316: Individualizing training (with Paul Solberg)
A lot of coaches like to talk about building individualized training plans, but more often that not their athlete's programs start looking all the same. Paul Solberg is a bit different. He's coaching some of the world's top throwers, and...
03.25.2024
315: How the coaches train
We often talk on the show about how coaches train their athletes. On this week's podcast we turn the tables and look at how coaches train themselves. Finding time to squeeze a workout in is not always easy, and neither...
02.19.2024
314: Jump around (with Jeremy Fischer)
At first glance, throwers and jumpers might seem like they live on opposite ends of the athletic spectrum, but they have more in common than you might think. Both even groups require athletes to produce immense amount of power in...
01.22.2024
313: Throwing smarter (with Brian Bedard)
Success in the throws often comes down to being smarter. Smart enough to master the fundamentals of technique. Smart enough to understand and communicate with athletes. And smart enough to put everything together. On this week's podcast Colorado State coach...
12.18.2023
312: The double threat (with Cory Martin)
Cory Martin is best known as one of the best combo throwers of all time: 22 meters in the shot put and 75 meters in the hammer throw. He's also put together one of the best combo training programs around:...
12.11.2023
311: The warm up bonus episode
On our last episode coach Rett Larson explained his approach to warming up, both the theory and practice. This week, we're sharing a bonus episode where we discuss our own approach to the warm up. As with the rest of...
11.20.2023
310: Weaponizing warmup (with Rett Larson)
For many strength coaches, the warmup is the best weapon they have. It's a dedicated time each day to work with athletes, whether they make it in the weight room or not. But to really get the most out of...
10.16.2023
309: Feeling the throw (with Matthew Denny)
Diamond League discus champion Matthew Denny is one of the best all-around throwers in the world, having won Commonwealth medals in both the discus and the hammer throw. He's also on of the best big time performers, having thrown personal...
09.18.2023
308: Developing the champ (with Dylan Armstrong)
When Ethan Katzberg won the world championship title in the hammer throw last month, he surprised a lot of people. But for his coach Dylan Armstrong, it was what they had been training four years for. On this week's...
08.28.2023
307: World champs review (with René Sack)
The world championships finished last weekend and there was plenty to talk about in the throwing events: surprise champions, new records, and a changing of the guard in some events. On this week's podcast German national coach René Sack...
08.21.2023
306: Under the armour (with Carrie Lane)
The worlds of throwing and endurance have a lot of differences, as well as many surprising similarities. Carrie Lane spent coaches world-class throwers before turning her attention to building stronger and faster endurance athletes. On this week's podcast she...
08.07.2023
305: World champs preview (with Don Babbitt)
It's the summer time, which means championship season for track and field, and offseason training for many other sports. On this week's podcast we recap the latest throwing results from the US championships, discuss summer training, and also cover...
07.24.2023
304: Summer time
It's the summer time, which means championship season for track and field, and offseason training for many other sports. On this week's podcast we recap the latest throwing results from the US championships, discuss summer training, and also cover...
07.03.2023
303: Playing the long game (with Paddy McGrath)
Some coaches make training seem complex. Some make it seem oh so simple. And when you play the long game it is. Coach Paddy McGrath has been coaching Rudy Winkler for nearly 15 years. Slow and steady he's developed...
06.18.2023
302: Onboarding athletes
How do you integrate new and beginning athletes into your program? Nick recently presented on this topic at the annual GAIN conference. On this week episode we share some excerpts from his presentation, as well as other highlights from...
06.05.2023
301: Holding the peak
On this week’s episode we cover a hodgepodge of topics including: holding peak condition, what we miss out on when we focus on video review, rethinking benchwarmers, and the hardest level to coach at. For more information on...
05.22.2023
300: Remembering Shaun Pickering
The athletics community suffered a enormous loss on May 11 when Shaun Pickering unexpectedly passed away. He was an Olympic athlete, coach, and fan. But more than anything he was the man behind the scenes that helped push the...
05.08.2023
299: The muscle snatch (with Wil Fleming)
We tend to think of the Olympic lifts as just two lifts, but there are numerous derivatives that each provide their own unique benefits. The muscle snatch is one overlooked variation that can help you maximize power while minimizing...
04.24.2023
298: The struggle is real
We often talk about training methods and success stories on this podcast. But coaching has its struggles too. On this week's podcast we talk about some of the struggles coaches face but often don't talk about: athlete commitment, motivation, the...
04.10.2023
297: Finding your space (with Patryk Bielawski)
Designing the perfect training space is as much about the thought you put into it as the equipment you purchase. It's more about finding the space you need rather than building the space you want. On this week's podcast Patryk...
03.27.2023
296: It depends
Perhaps the two most important words in programming are: it depends. We often focus on the exercise or structure, forgetting about the context. How do you train before a competition? It depends. Are speed ladders good or bad? It depends....
03.13.2023
295: Pedal to the metal (with Scott Russell)
With some athletes, the key to coaching is about getting them to put their foot on the gas. However, with elite athletes it can often the opposite. On this week's podcast Scott Russell joins us to share some experiences from...
02.27.2023
294: The overhead athlete (with Dan Noble)
Training the overhead athlete is a topic that is shrouded in myths and misconceptions. On the week's episode coach Dan Noble joins us to discuss how his training methods for overhead athletes have spanned the whole spectrum and how he...
02.13.2023
293: Inside the academy (with Taylor Lorbiecki)
Coaching at a military academy presents some unique challenges. In addition to preparing athletes to compete at a high level in their sport, strength coaches are also involved in the physical education program, basic training, and more. On this week's...
01.30.2023
292: This and that
On this week's episode we cover a hodgepodge of topics including: best practices for jump testing, jumping on the TCU speed bandwagon, knees over toes training, and defining rest periods in training. For more information on this topic, read the...
01.16.2023
291: What's your engine? (with Nathan Ott)
Every coach aims for technical improvement, but few have a clear method for achieving it. Throwing coach Nathan Ott has a clear process. It starts with defining the key engine an athlete uses to move, creating a plan together with...
01.02.2023
290: State of the sport (with Vern Gambetta)
The year is coming to end, which means it is time for our annual combined episode of the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast to discuss the state of training for sports. We share highlights from our favorite episodes of the year, discuss training trends like...
12.19.2022
289: Finding focus (with Tony Ciarelli)
High performance success has a lot of factors. Even each factor, such as technique, is multifaceted. It is hard, or even impossible, to focus on everything at once. Success, therefore, comes through finding focus. On this week's podcast coach Tony...
12.05.2022
288: Quick tips
As the year comes to close, we look back to share some quick tips from what we learned this year, new things we are trying out, lessons from the John Smith interviews, and how to successfully blend different training methods....
11.21.2022
287: Part 2 (with John Smith)
Last month Ole Miss coach John Smith joined our podcast for a rare interview looking at his unconventional approach to strength and power training. The conversation got a lot of people thinking and left us with many more questions. Thankful...
11.07.2022
286: Planning Q&A
It’s time to open the listener mailbag again. On this episode we answer listening questions, with a focus on questions about planning, organization, and even throw in a rant to top things off. For more information on this topic, read...
10.24.2022
285: The real strength guy (with John Smith)
When we chase power we often look to strength coaches for the answers. But some of the most powerful athletes in the world are throwers. Coach John Smith thinks we're asking the wrong people; we should be looking to the...
10.10.2022
284: Eccentric training (with James de Lacey)
Eccentric training has gained a lot of attention over the past few years. The benefits of eccentric training have always been clear; what has been difficult is finding ways to practically implement it. On this week's podcast James de Lacey...
09.26.2022
283: Going out on top (with Kara and Russ Winger)
Kara Winger has been the top American javelin thrower for 15 years. This season was her last, and she went out in style. Her season highlights included a world number 1 ranking, Diamond League title, World Championships silver medal, and...
09.12.2022
282: Skills session planning (with Kevin Becker)
A lot of information is out there about session planning for strength training. But that is only part of the equation for athletes and coaches. A bigger question is how can we better plan skills training to enhance motor learning?...
08.29.2022
281: Finding flow (with Steve Myrland)
Good training sessions have a flow. A flow in intensity, a flow in organization, and they help athletes find a flow state as well. On this week's podcast we sit down with Steve Myrland to exchange ideas on session planning...
08.15.2022
280: Father knows best (with Mitch Crouser)
In the last few years has cemented himself as the top shot putter in the history of the sport. Behind the scenes along the way has been his father, helping him from his first throw to his world record. On...
08.01.2022
279: The long road back (with Tuomas Seppänen)
In 2016 Tuomas Seppänen was on the verge of a breakthrough when everything went wrong. It took him years to build but now, at age 36, he is throwing better than ever. On this week's podcast he joins us to...
07.18.2022
278: Behind the scenes (with Ryan Whiting)
For the first time ever, the World Championships will take place in the United States, bringing the world's best throwers to battle it out in Oregon. The action kicks off next week, but this week we already sit down with...
07.04.2022
277: Oregon22 preview (with Shaun Pickering)
For the first time ever, the World Championships will take place in the United States, bringing the world's best throwers to battle it out in Oregon. The action kicks off next week, but this week we already sit down with...
06.20.2022
276: Learnings from GAIN
Vern Gambetta's GAIN conference took place for the first time since 2019, and we were there to experience it. On this week's podcast we reflect on our biggest learnings and takeaways from GAIN 2022. For more information on this topic,...
06.06.2022
275: Championship debrief
The California State Championships are perhaps the hardest competition in high school sports. This year Nick sent 6 throwers to the meet and walked away with 7 podium finishes. On this week's podcast we take a look at the meet,...
05.23.2022
274: Bounce (with Ben Simons)
We often think of explosiveness as just one quality, but the fastest sprinter isn't always the best bobsledder or long jumper. Explosiveness can be expressed in different ways. Olympic bobsledder Ben Simons is well known on social media for his...
05.09.2022
273: Jumping
Jumping is one of the cornerstones of athleticism and plays a central role in the athletic development for early every sport. On this week's episode we look at introducing jump training to athletes, our progressions, how to make jump training...
04.25.2022
272: Q&A
It’s time to open the listener mailbag again. On this episode we answer some questions about using video in training, isometrics, hypertrophy, post-competition routines, throwing technique, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:...
04.18.2022
271: Tackling and grappling (with Ollie Richardson)
Contact sports often look towards grappling sports for help in preparing athletes for contact. While there is much to be learned from grappling, there are also key differences as well. This is true when taking ideas from any sport to...
04.04.2022
270: Prepare for contact (with Andy Ryland)
In sports like rugby and American football there is the contact paradox. Players are bigger and collision forces continue to increase. However the amount contact allowed in training continues to decrease. So how do we prepare for something we cannot...
03.21.2022
269: The shot put episode
This week on the podcast we're going all in on the shot put. The World Indoor Championships took place over the weekend and we break down the results, compare different starting techniques for the rotational shot put, discuss recent trends...
03.07.2022
268: Training athleticism for throwers (with Åsmund Martinsen)
When Åsmund Martinsen began working with a young Andreas Thorkildsen in 2001, they set about making the “most athletic Javelin thrower in the world” in order to develop a special talent. They developed a program based on the balance of...
02.21.2022
267: The simple throw (with Andy Bloom)
The 2000 Olympic Trials remains one of the most historic shot put competitions in the history of the sport. In the fifth round underdog Andy Bloom stepped into the ring, bent over into his iconic starting position, and unleashed a...

What's HMMR Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

HMMR Podcast episodes:

316: Individualizing training (with Paul Solberg)

315: How the coaches train

314: Jump around (with Jeremy Fischer)

313: Throwing smarter (with Brian Bedard)

312: The double threat (with Cory Martin)

311: The warm up bonus episode

310: Weaponizing warmup (with Rett Larson)

309: Feeling the throw (with Matthew Denny)

308: Developing the champ (with Dylan Armstrong)

307: World champs review (with René Sack)

306: Under the armour (with Carrie Lane)

305: World champs preview (with Don Babbitt)

304: Summer time

303: Playing the long game (with Paddy McGrath)

302: Onboarding athletes

301: Holding the peak

300: Remembering Shaun Pickering

299: The muscle snatch (with Wil Fleming)

298: The struggle is real

297: Finding your space (with Patryk Bielawski)

296: It depends

295: Pedal to the metal (with Scott Russell)

294: The overhead athlete (with Dan Noble)

293: Inside the academy (with Taylor Lorbiecki)

292: This and that

291: What's your engine? (with Nathan Ott)

290: State of the sport (with Vern Gambetta)

289: Finding focus (with Tony Ciarelli)

288: Quick tips

287: Part 2 (with John Smith)

286: Planning Q&A

285: The real strength guy (with John Smith)

284: Eccentric training (with James de Lacey)

283: Going out on top (with Kara and Russ Winger)

282: Skills session planning (with Kevin Becker)

281: Finding flow (with Steve Myrland)

280: Father knows best (with Mitch Crouser)

279: The long road back (with Tuomas Seppänen)

278: Behind the scenes (with Ryan Whiting)

277: Oregon22 preview (with Shaun Pickering)

276: Learnings from GAIN

275: Championship debrief

274: Bounce (with Ben Simons)

273: Jumping

272: Q&A

271: Tackling and grappling (with Ollie Richardson)

270: Prepare for contact (with Andy Ryland)

269: The shot put episode

268: Training athleticism for throwers (with Åsmund Martinsen)

267: The simple throw (with Andy Bloom)