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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 the technical demands. On this week's episode lifting coach Wil Fleming breaks down the lift and what makes it special.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-299-the-muscle-snatch-with-wil-fleming/

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• You can follow Fleming on Instagram (@wilfleming), Twitter (@wilfleming) and his website. You can also follow his weightlifting club 1Kilo on Instagram (@1kilo.wl) and pick up some gear in the 1Kilo Shop. His top athlete Mary Theisen-Lappen (@marytheisenlappen) is also a great follow.
• Fleming was also a guest on Episode 251, Episode 236 and Episode 147, where he shared lessons from hammer throwing, weightlifting, and velocity-based training. Even more details on this topic are in Fleming’s books Velocity-Based Training for Weightlifting: Current Concepts & Applications and Complete Olympic Lifting Handbook.
• For a demonstration and description of the muscle snatch, check out this video from Catalyst Athletics.
• The topic of how Olympic lifting fits into the training of non-lifters has been a topic we’ve addressed on numerous occasions on this site. In particular, check out the multi-part roundtable discussion we had with weightlifting coaches (including Fleming). We also covered weightlifting with Matt Foreman on Episode 82 and did this Q&A with legendary lifting coach John Thrush.
• We discussed Dan Pfaff's 3-day rollover plan which we have written about and also discussed with Pfaff himself. This approach also has many similarities to Bondarchuk's methodology.

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 role of parenting in athlete success, and how talent can make a coach look good.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-298-the-struggle-is-real/

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• Parenting was one topic we spoke about in this episode, and covered in more detail on Episode 106. We also referenced the success story of one of Nick's athletes, which he looked at in more detail in this article.

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 Bielawski of innovative equipment manufacturer Bridge Built joins us to look at factors to consider when putting together your own space so that you can get the most out of it.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-297-finding-your-space-with-patryk-bielawski/

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• You can learn more about Bridge Built on their website or Instagram (@BridgeBuilt).
• We talked about some equipment topics on the last Episode 296. Equipment was also the topic on Episode 74 and building a home gym on Episode 54.

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. Are kettlebells or dumbbells better? It depends. On this week's episode we talk about variety of training topics and try to answer the question of what it depends on.

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• We discussed pre-meet training and workouts in the recent GAINcast 263. Hex bar training was discussed on this month's Episode 295 with Scott Russell. "It depends" was also covered last year on GAINcast 245.

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 his career as a javelin thrower, PE teacher, and coach about when to step on the gas, when to take the foot away, and much more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-295-pedal-to-the-metal-with-scott-russell/

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• You can follow Russell on Instagram (@the_ehs_lab) and Twitter (@ScottRussellOLY).
• For more about the javelin, listen to GAINcast 156 with European champion Steve Backley, GAINcast 175 with coach Mike Barber, and HMMR Podcast 268 with Asmund Martinsen.

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 came to his current approach. In addition we talk about the nuances of sports-specific preparation, preparing athletes for training camp, and more.

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• You can follow Noble on Instagram (@coachnoble45) and learn more about Noble Sport Performance on their webpage.
• Noble was previously a guest on Episode 111, Episode 165 on circuit training, and Episode 253 on individualization. He was also a panelist on Episode 178 where we provided consulting for ice hockey preparation.

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 episode coach Taylor Lorbiecki joins us to talk about some of her creative solutions she's implemented at the Air Force Academy.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-293-inside-the-academy-with-taylor-lorbiecki/

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• You can learn more about Lorbiecki on the Air Force Academy webpage and follow her on Instagram (@taylorlorbiecki). She'll be presenting at GAIN 2023 as well.
• A compilation of HMMR Media's resources on physical education can be found here. We also discussed La Sierra High School's physical education program in this episode, which Vern Gambetta has written about before.
• Tracy Fober has been a big mentor of Lorbiecki. Fober has contributed articles to HMMR Media, and was a guest on Episode 125. She also has her own podcast with Donie Fox where Lorbiecki was a guest. Fox is also a HMMR contributor and a recent guest on GAINcast 261.
• More resources discussed on this episode: Video Lesson 12: Mini-band exercise library with Steve Myrland and GAINcast 257 with Bill Knowles

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 complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-292-this-and-that/

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• The podcast is also brought to you by Swift Performance and GAIN. Swift makes some of the leading sprint and jump testing equipment. Nick and Martin will also both be presenting at GAIN 2023 in June, so we hope to see you there.
• This article from CT Sport Science takes a balanced look at different jump testing methods and their pros and cons. Warren Young also put together a similar comparison for HMMR Media and also compared different types of vertical jumps.
• Here's the video that started the discussion on TCU football's speed training.
• Isometrics were one topic we discussed a bit more on the year-end episode with Vern Gambetta.
• For more about bending the knee, read this historical perspective from Dr. Karl Klein that scared people off of squats, and contrast it with modern approaches like knees over toes training.

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 the athlete, and maintaining focus and accountability. He joins us on this week's episode to discuss how he views technical development, its interaction with physical preparation, and examples from world champion Brooke Andersen.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-291-whats-your-engine-with-nathan-ott/

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• You can learn more about Coach Ott on his Penn State biography. You can also follow him on Instagram (@Coach_Nathan_Ott) and Twitter (@Coach_Nate_Ott).
• Ott, as well as other top coaches, recently presented at the National Hammer Throw Summit. You can still sign up for access to video replays here.
• Ott's former teammate Greg Watson shares similar influences and they have both molded them into their own system. Watson was a guest back on Episode 64.

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 isometrics, microdosing vs. split training, and what we’ll be trying out in 2023.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-290-state-of-the-sport-with-vern-gambetta/

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• We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2022 (Episode 264), 2021 (Episode 239), 2019 (Episode 188), 2018 (Episode 135), and 2017 (Episode 83).
• Some of our favorite HMMR Podcast episodes of 2022: HMMR Podcast 285 and HMMR Podcast 287 with John Smith, HMMR Podcast 283 with Kara and Russ Winger, HMMR Podcast 280 with Mitch Courser, HMMR Podcast 267: with Andy Bloom, HMMR Podcast 266 with Lance Deal, and HMMR Podcast 284 with James de Lacey.
• Some of our favorite GAINcast episodes of 2022: GAINcast 257 with Bill Knowles, GAINcast 242 with Jeremy Fischer, GAINcast 241 with Warren Young, and GAINcast 236 with Rob Gray.