1017: Max Schmarzo- Strong by Science

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Max Schmarzo of Strong by Science.

• Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show with Mike Posner. (2:43)
• Nothing will check your ego harder than hearing yourself talk for the first time. How everyone starts somewhere. (4:54)
• The losing battle of the scarcity mindset. (7:11)
• The two schools of thought when it comes to force production. (16:21)
• The aesthetics of movement: The concept of motor unit synchronization. (22:05)
• How it’s not the sport that matters, it’s the movement that matters. (26:16)
• Does Lebron James really perform poor squats?? How general fitness is not the same as athletic fitness. (31:59)
• The power of big data is in the granularity. (35:35)
• How it’s about making things applicable. (43:30)
• Why ideas are stupid, actions are awesome. (47:25)
• The importance of data to cater to your athletes. (50:07)
• The concept of percentage of drop off. (53:01)
• What are some effective ways to maximize/improve your length-tension relationship? (1:06:25)
• Breaking the myths behind isometric training. (1:17:57)
• What protocol does he recommend for a given athlete to improve their glute development? (1:23:21)
• The act of being ‘engaged’ when you perform an athletic movement. (1:27:07)
• The role of the CNS to your performance and overall wellness. How your coach acts as your ‘check engine light’. (1:29:45)
• The science behind why our body crumbles from too much excess high intensity training. (1:41:04)
• Why there is no such thing as biohacking. (1:47:25)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) • Instagram
• Podcast
• Website
• Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram
• Matt Van Dyke (@vandykestrength) Instagram
• Chase Phelps MS, RSCC (@_chasephelps) Instagram
• John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

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