Beyond the Muscle: Understanding the "Turn On, Train, Transfer" System


Greetings from Weatherford TX where today's question is:

Are you ready to elevate your training programs beyond individual exercises and start programming from a systems-level view?

In Triphasic Training I, we focused on the "micro"—eccentric, isometric, concentric components of exercise.

That was all about optimizing the rep. But now it’s time to go macro.

Triphasic Training II introduces the Turn On, Train, Transfer (TOTT) system: a blueprint for aligning the full training session with actual sport performance.

Think of it like this:
Triphasic I = rep-level precision for maximal gainZ
Triphasic II = session-level performance with transfer to the field of play

Each training session should begin with the Turn On phase—dynamic movement prep and neural activation. We love the GOAT drill and RPR techniques here. These prime the nervous system and switch on proper movement patterns.

GOAT Drill 1 on youtube

GOAT Drill 2 on youtube

Next comes the Train phase. This is where you drive the tissue remodeling with targeted strength and power work. For advanced athletes, we recommend dropping in a method like Supra Max method.

Then you finish with the Transfer phase.

Here’s where you connect the gym gains to the field. That might mean using stance width as a tool:

  • Narrow stance for speed-focused training
  • Wider stance for power-dominant work

Drop one new element from each phase into a session and your athlete’s output changes immediately.

This isn’t just programming—it’s a total shift in how you design training for performance.

👉Dive into the full TOTT system in Triphasic Training II →

https://triphasic2.com << order here

All the best,

Mike and Cal

PS - Here is what Brandon Berry had to say:

"Triphasic II has been ten years in the making. Cal has teased us long enough and together with Mike T Nelson they've knocked it out of the park.

Triphasic I focused on the eccentric, isometric, and concentric components of exercise.
Triphasic II tackles the three components of training: how to turn it on, train, and how your training transfers to performance and sport.

If you just worked through one portion of the book, you'll be a different coach and have a different team of athletes in front of you.

If you work through all three. You'll see how deep this rabbit hole goes.

For first time coaches: go through the turn on section for a primer on RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset) and the GOAT drill. That would be a better warmup than 99% of warm ups out there.

Then for training cover breathing, Triphasic Compressed, Supra Max, Conditioning, and 5 biometric conditioning methods.

Finally, for transfer... Performance Pattern Cycling, Foot function, and Trinity of Transfer.

Because this is a Cal Dietz product, there's an unbelievable digital library of videos and exercises, but I encourage you to not be overwhelmed by the options.

Read a bit, try things out, ask yourself good questions, talk with other coaches, and try some more.
The Track Football Consortium is a good starting community after reading this book.

Thank you to Cal and Mike for your work, I'm glad the ten year wait is over!

" - Brandon Beery

https://triphasic2.com << order here


Coach Cal Dietz, U of MN
Dr Mike T Nelson
Triphasic Training II: 14 High-Performance Methods to Unlock Elite Athletic Development - out NOW

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