We are back here after a crazy busy weekend as I (Dr Mike T) here was doing some consulting in Denver CO and got to shred the gnar at Copper Mtn on Sunday before flying home on Monday.

We are stoked for the upcoming Q and A! that is set for Wed - tomorrow- Feb 5 at Noon CST for 1 hour.

If you purchase the book between now and when the call goes live, you will get a 1 hour group bonus Q and A with Cal and myself.

Confession - I had the permissions below set wrong and changed it yesterday, so if you tried the link and it did not work, please try again. I apologize for the issue on it..

>> Submit your proof of purchase and questions to the folder below.

This can be a receipt or even a picture of the book to the folder.

>> Submission form <<

Once you submitted your proof of purchase, you will see the zoom info displayed there.

Also -if you purchased in Dec - I will get you the call info also as you are invited too as we love rewarding early action takers. That notice will go out on this coming Tues. The call is Wed Feb 5 at Noon CST for 1 hour.

Angular Shank Method for Better Transfer

One significantly underutilized concept from Triphasic Training II is the Angular Shank Loading Model, particularly its application across different training phases. This concept appears in the "Transfer Component #2" section starting on page 213 if you have the book already.

What makes this concept unique and underutilized is how it strategically adjusts foot positioning based on the specific training phase:

Strength Phase:

• External foot rotation: 15-25 degrees
• Wider stance
• Used with loads above 80% of 1RM

Power Phase:

• External foot rotation: 15-20 degrees
• Moderate stance width
• Used with loads 55-80% of 1RM

Speed Phase:

• External foot rotation: 10-15 degrees
• Narrower stance
• Used with loads between 25-55% of 1RM

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What's particularly novel is that the model shows how foot position should progress from a wider stance in strength phases to a narrower stance in speed phases, matching the actual demands of sprinting.

As Cal notes in the book, during sprinting an athlete naturally transitions from a wider stance in acceleration to a narrower stance at top speed.

Many coaches focus on load/intensity or volume in their programming...

... but overlook how something as fundamental as foot position can enhance transfer of training.

This concept provides a systematic way to align foot positioning with the specific adaptations you're trying to achieve in each training phase.

You can apply this concept right away and see the Triphasic Training 2 book for all the details on it.

All the best,

Dr Mike T (and Cal)

PS -Triphasic 2 is now live on Amazon below in print and Kindle

>> ​​Order Link​ ​<< order here

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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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