The Best Strength Exercise For Athletes

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My passion is Speed and Power and I want to devote myself to helping you guys out to become a complete dominant athlete. I work with a wide variety of athletes here in South Florida but want to help anyone and everyone improve in any sport or physical goal they might have.

[chazboulden]

Most underrated coach, hands down, constantly putting out valuable information

[slapshot]

Been taking your advice since the beginning bro, thank you. You've coached me through my 20s into my thirties and still haven't peaked. So much love, thank you for these quick tips

[souldoula]

As a physical therapist assistant and certified personal trainer who struggles with low back issues for years now, I love so much that you debunked here very simply the necessity of doing heavy barbell back squats for increasing lower body strength and power. Well done! Sending this to my colleagues also!

[Lokesters]

Purchased “brick” program for my 16 yo son. Did the 12 week program twice and went from 147lbs to 172lbs. He followed it to the letter. Chris has great programs.

[mattystewart]

This makes a lot of sense actually!! Recently found out about bulgarian split squats for example and you are 100% correct about the loading! I can just about manage 10kg a side for 8 reps per leg and it absolutely burns like fire. But i can standard squat 10x that comfortably for as many reps which obviously compromises my joints and spine and raises the rist of injury by god knows how much. Very interesting take on things and i like it.

As someone who wants to become more explosive and athletic instead of big and muscular this has opened my eyes and helped change my direction a touch. Thanks.

[boriqua]

Bro,
Finally a Trainer with common sense and think outside the box of "Traditional Ol School" Thinking!

I would also suggest "Foot Fires" as a warm up to activate the whole brain to foot neuropath
And also lateral side lunges(body or weighted) to complement the walking lunges!

Good Stuff Bro, and keep up the Great Work! :)

[thwonder]

this exercise along with reverse lunges and elevated lunges make for a killer workout and I like how you mentioned no need to load the spine with a huge amount of weight

[stevesmith]

Great video. As a sprint/speed coach of 20yrs myself. Your comment "as I evolve as a coach".
That right there shows a great approach. We all have to learn, grow and adapt.
Hence why I look at your videos and others. Remind me of things.
Learn some others. Reinforce my approach. See others explanations.
Congrats.

[TexicanMr]

100% agree! Walking lunges are also great for glute hypertrophy. Full ROM and don't let the knee collapse.

[maddddi]

One of the best in the game. Thank you for breaking down the WHY behind these movements. I've been learning from you on how to be a better coach, as well as how to train myself more effectively. We appreciate you!

[Ember_Janer]

This guys been putting out amazing content for years. I purchased 2 of his programs they’re great.

[doncorleone]

Dude this IS the king. I love this exercise. Thank you so much. Two sets of this walk has my lower body shivering. Wow

[peteroerson]

Like the walking lunges it also improve my athletes ability to balance themselves, dumbbells even better,

[abcdefgh]

Your vídeos are awsome. I’ve been lifting for more than 15 years and also playing bball. During pandemic and gym closed I started doing calisthenics. It has changed my life. Nowadays I am lighter on bball, leaner, recovery 100% better and no more joint pain.
At least for me, I will never touch a weight anymore.

[Papa_]

great reasoning for a more functional movement that's also easier on the back

[kennyrayC]

Agreed! Your evolution as a coach is greatly appreciated by those of us who have followed you. Thank You.

[blackbullsportsclub]

Sir I also done this study on me and the result surprised me huge benefit in my performance and also applied on my student

[jackdaniels]

The balance, coordination and more transfer skills to athletics is why I think walking lunges are king.

[spyross]

Have a nice day coach. I agree to everything you said. Walking lunge is safer more athletic movement.

[raphael]

I've been incorporating this for my conditioning and strength training..THANKS SO MUCH!!