Summary:

Coach Donald & Coach Tim make the case for single-leg strength training, along with how and why all athletes should incorporate it into their programming.

Key Discussion Points:

Addressing Common Misconceptions:

• Prehab/rehab, balance and lower loads

Deep Dive:

• Neuromuscular demands
• Biomechanical implications
• Relative force
• Programming

Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback

Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:

• 7:00 - Coach Donald & Coach Tim share their most recent Coaching Moments.
• 14:25 - The coaches address some common myths when it comes to single-leg strength training, like it only being useful for rehab and balance and that you shouldn’t do it with high loads.
• 17:50 - A discussion on the neuromuscular demands of single-leg training versus bilateral.
• 20:52 - The coaches talk about the biomechanical implications of sprinting, cutting and jumping that make the argument for single-leg training.
• 25:40 - Coach Donald unpacks relative force, the bilateral deficit phenomenon and how single-leg strength training can help mitigate injuries.
• 32:30 - The coaches talk about best practices when programming single-leg strength training for athletes.
• 42:24 - Episode recap and closing notes.

Resources:

Webinar: https://ghperformance.com/webinar/

Website: https://ghperformance.com/