We are back- Triphasic Truths : Q and A with Coach Cal Dietz
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First off, my sincere apology for the ill communication here; between myself traveling to Europe at the last minute to some professional athletes to Cal traveling all around and then I was at the ISSN conference, a few shipping / website hiccups, project deadlines etc, ,time just got away... ...but we are back now and today I have a podcast with the man himself- Coach Cal Dietz. This was originally a bonus call for the Phasic 2 book, but it was packed with so much gold, I had to bring it to my podcast. We dig into a wide range of performance topics, including everything from the surprising benefits of using water bags in training to how footwear can affect pain and mechanics. Cal and I also discuss strategies for building muscle and improving body composition, including phasic loading for powerlifters, the nuances of cluster training, and how to train the aerobic system without compromising recovery. We even touch on some sport-specific advice, like adjusting training for cross-country athletes and the critical distinction between EU stress and distress in programming. Tons of actionable takeaways here for coaches, athletes, and curious nerds alike. Triphasic Truths: Q&A w Cal Dietz << details here Episode Chapters:
Check out the YouTube link below if you prefer to watch the podcast. Triphasic Truths: Q&A w Coach Cal Dietz << YouTube Much love, PS - We go over almost a dozen methods in detail in the Triphasic Training II book https://triphasic2.com << order here Here is what Eric had to say: "This book is a great resource for new methods in strength and conditioning that can change how you coach. It goes into a deeper level of programming and periodization that can help athletes, coaches, and anyone who is looking to increase their fitness. It dives into methods that many coaches might have been afraid to try or implement because it is different from the traditional models and methods. https://triphasic2.com << order here If you do not want to get this newsletter, we will miss you, sniff sniff, but you can unsubscribe by clicking the link below and -poof- we are gone. |
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Here is a common question we hear all the time about using the Triphasic Training methods: "What if you don't have spotters?" Cal's answer was really good, and it kind of flips the whole conversation on its head. The old thinking was: no spotters = no super maximal eccentrics = you're missing out. But Cal's take? The belt squat isometric might actually be the better option — not the backup plan. Here's Why The Belt Squat First, the safety piece. No spinal loading. No fear of getting buried...
The Magic Isn't in the Plan - It's in the Execution We are back and soooo apologize for the long radio silence. It has been super busy for both of us, but we are committed to sending you a ton of great info coming up. First off, a huge congrats to Coach Cal and the Women’s Olympic Hockey team for taking Gold just the other day! Cal is still in Italy with the team. Huge congrats!! One of the most common questions we get is: "If I only have 6-8 weeks, how do I set up a simple Triphasic...
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