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.
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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.
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I have been using Spectrum Squats for so long now, I take them for granted. It has been 13 years since Vern Gambetta first posted about Spectrum Squats. Its sister workout, the Gambetta Leg Circuits, have gained a lot of traction in the athletic development community. But Spectrum Squats remain unknown in many circles. In the article below I reintroduce the concept and explain how I put them into practice with my own athletes and patients. Read more
Every month we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. We start off by looking at research how accurate subjective feeling can be in quantifying training stress. Then we look at a variety of other topics concerning weight training such as pre-competition priming, isometric mid-thigh pull, foot strength, eccentric quasi-isometric resistance, and more. Read more
