About this episode
Should athletes train like bodybuilders? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into this hot topic alongside industry expert Coach Mike Boyle . Episode 417 brings valuable insights into the differences between bodybuilding and athletic training, the science behind hypertrophy, and how training approaches impact performance and recovery. Highlights of the episode: - **Should athletes train like bodybuilders? Coach Boyle shares his take on why traditional bodybuilding programs may not be ideal for athletes and the pitfalls of training solely for hypertrophy. - **Hypertrophy myths: Is there really a volume-to-size relationship for the average trainee, or is it more complex than simple set counts? - **Alternative training strategies: Discover effective, athlete-specific methods to build strength and power without compromising recovery. - **Forum debates: Listen in as Coach Boyle addresses controversial fitness tweets and forum discussions, including the relevance of psoas exercises for sprinting and the role of trap bar loaded jumps in strength programs. - **Practical tips:** Learn how to structure training sessions that balance performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Plus, don’t miss the " Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Powerplay ," packed with actionable tips for fitness entrepreneurs. Mark Fisher goes over The Missing Piece - Consistently Excellent Training Sessions . ——————————————————————————————— Join Certified Functional Strength Coach and Business for Unicorns for a FREE webinar on Thurs Sept 18 at 4p ET: The Missing Piece: Consistently Excellent Training Sessions Claim Your Free Spot HERE ——————————————————————————————— Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com): **Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE- (https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book) **Book a free 10-minute intro call HERE (https://go.businessforunicorns.com/brainstorm) **Follow BFU on Instagram HERE (https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/) **Subscribe to Mark Fisher’s channel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing) ------------------------------------------------------------------- A special thanks to Perform Better , the experts in functional training and rehabilitation, for sponsoring this episode. Check out Perform Better ( https://www.performbetter.com ) for their latest sale, the New Signature Series and all the upcoming education. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get ready to rethink your approach to athlete training and gain actionable tips to elevate your coaching game. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert advice! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:07 - Business for Unicorns 11:08 - Missing Piece Webinar Info 11:40 - Mike Boyle Interview 12:28 - Athletes Training vs Bodybuilding 24:47 - Training the Psoas Muscle 32:54 - Loaded Jumps Post-Plyometrics 35:10 - Contrast Sets with Trap Bar Deadlifts