In this episode, Coach Chris shares his expertise on training athletes using bodyweight exercises.

He begins by explaining the background behind his Athletic Calisthenics program, which he created over a decade ago to help athletes train even when they have limited or no equipment access.

Coach Chris dives into the key principles for developing speed, agility, and power, emphasizing that these principles remain the same whether using weights or bodyweight.

The main challenge when training bodyweight ONLY is achieving the same stimulus as weight training; discover how to overcome this challenge in this weeks episode.

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In this episode, Coach Chris Barnard dives into the vital concept of "general prep phase" training for all athletes during the off-season. He emphasizes its significance in building work capacity and improving range of motion before progressing to more intense training. Throughout this phase, the focus is on enhancing mobility, flexibility, and strength with full-range motion exercises. Get ready to discover more on this weeks podcast.

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This episode explores youth speed development for athletes aged 4 to 12, emphasizing four crucial factors. First, it highlights the importance of building strength through exercises such as squats and lunges, progressing to more advanced moves as they grow. Strength development enhances their mechanics and sprint efficiency. Second, it discusses the significance of plyometric exercises, like pogo hops and squat jumps, which should be done regularly to enhance power and agility. The third factor is sled work, involving pushing and pulling sleds with varying resistance to improve speed. Lastly, the episode stresses the need for high-velocity sprints at 95% effort over time to boost speed. These fundamental factors are more valuable than fancy drills for young athletes aged 4 to 12. Following these guidelines can help them unlock their speed potential.

Youth Performance Training

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