Mike Boyle on Underrated Exercises; Ruining Athletes; Kickstand DL & Seated Psoas

Episode 426 of the Strength Coach Podcast is here! Join host Anthony Renna as he chats with Mike Boyle about smarter strategies for managing athlete training without overloading. Highlights of this episode include: - Insights from Coach Boyle on how to balance training stressors and avoid unnecessary overload. - A discussion his most underrated exercise - What he thinks about the Trap Bar Kickstand Deadlift - Business for Unicorns tips from Mark Fisher on optimizing gym models, pricing, and space utilization for a successful fitness business. - Personal stories from Coach Boyle’s visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame, celebrating connections and pinch-me moments. We spoke about practical ways to approach athlete conditioning, the importance of understanding recovery and stress management, and how good coaches can avoid grinding athletes down with excessive volume. Brought to you by Perform Better , your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better⁠ ( https://www.performbetter.com ) for their latest sale on PB Extreme Foam Plyo Boxes, the Bosu Ball, Select Dumbbells and Kettlebells, and their exclusive HYROX collaboration! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t miss this engaging episode packed with actionable strategies and inspiring stories. Thanks for listening! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:31 - Business for Unicorns: Model Optimization 09:49 - Coach Boyle's at the Hockey Hall of Fame 14:41 - Lifelong Learning in Coaching 15:32 - Knowing Your Limits in Training 18:20 - Perception vs. Reality in Fitness 21:18 - Boosting Instagram Views 25:08 - Trap Bar Kickstand Deadlift thought 27:35 - Progressing Psoas Exercise Techniques 28:14 - Slideboard Lunges Explained 33:00 - Understanding Stress in Training 38:35 - Balancing Fitness and Life 42:17 - Language of Longevity in Wellness 43:58 - Thanks for Joining Us