1040: Jamal Liggin

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Jamal Liggin, trainer of top-tier pro athletes and entertainment celebrities.

• How Marshawn Lynch ‘rubbed’ Adam the wrong way. (2:12)
• Why Jamal knew he was a trainer before he even knew he was a coach. (5:17)
• Where does his incredible drive and work ethic come from? (16:50)
• How he applies what he sees to incorporate into his client’s workouts. (20:10)
• Why it’s not about being the fastest guy anymore but maintaining the speed. (22:55)
• What are the biggest misconceptions about training for athletic performance and explosiveness? (25:05)
• The major differences in training between the college vs. professional athlete. (36:00)
• The hierarchy of tools used to control the body and get FASTER. (37:37)
• What are some of the most important exercises young athletes can do? More advanced athletes? (44:15)
• Impressive stories from the athlete’s he has trained and worked with. (45:53)
• The importance of being AWARE of your body. (49:13)
• The illusion that ALL professional athletes have the best trainer training them: How social media is diluting good trainers’ brand. (53:48)
• The pros and cons of bilateral vs. unilateral movements. (1:00:22)
• How did his partnership with Nike happen? (1:03:09)
• How your work ethic plays a KEY role in your success. (1:06:27)
• The importance of warming up/priming the body before a workout. (1:13:38)
• Biggest pet peeve with his athletes? (1:15:46)
• What are the current trends he is seeing? (1:16:54)
• Why sometimes being a workhorse in the gym doesn’t apply on the field. (1:21:14)
• The process to become a trainer in his gym. (1:25:25)
• The differences between working with athletes vs. celebrities. (1:27:58)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Jamal Liggin (@jamalliggin) Instagram
• Website
• Shawn Lynch (@beastmode) Instagram
• Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) Instagram
• Joe Haden (@joehaden23) Twitter
• Alana Blanchard (@alanarblanchard) Instagram
• Diddy (@diddy) Instagram

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