Explosive Strength Podcast with Jared Bidne

Explosive Strength with Jared Bidne is a strength and conditioning podcast. This podcast is designed to teach strength and conditioning, give insight on what I do, and rant about things that happen at the gym. My goal is to educate with a focus on changing the way society thinks about the ability to become more dynamic, fast twitch, and more powerful on the field and court.

Episode 100 - My Last Visit to Westside Barbell

In this episode, Jared talks about his last visit to Westside Barbell.  1) He covers Louie Simmions and Westside Barbell. 2) How he got introduced to Louie. 3) What he learned from Louie. 4) What he noticed from his visits. 5) What we talked about my last time there.

03-30
43:21

Episode 99 - Speed Training For Athletes

In this episode, Jared discusses the physics involved in increasing an athlete's speed and performance. 

01-27
39:58

Episode 98 - Why We Box Squat

In this episode, Jared explains why they box squat athletes at Explosive Mechanics for speed training.

01-13
42:22

Episode 97 - Results with Joseph Villa and Online Training

In this episode, Jared talks with his online training client, Joseph, about his experience and results.  Jared also talks to Joseph about his visit to Explosive Mechanics. 

12-21
51:00

Episode 96 - Q and A With Daniel Blair

In this episode,  Daniel Blair asks Jared several questions from previous Explosive Strength episodes to get a better understanding athletic of training and sports performance.

10-08
02:01:19

Episode 95 - Dumbbell Jumps Vs Olympic Lifts for Athletic Performance

In this episode, Jared goes over 4 reasons why dumbbell jumps are better than the olympic lifts when it comes to athletic performance.

09-09
42:47

Episode 94 - Weekly Shit

In this episode, Jared goes over stuff he encounters at the gym.  He talks about baseball players and other athletes being inconsistent with their training.

07-31
20:31

Episode 93 - Its Ok To Miss Reps While Benching or Squatting

In this episode, Jared goes over how it is ok to miss reps when benching or squatting.

06-30
24:32

Episode 92 - Power Cleans Are A Waste

In this episode, Jared talks about power cleans and how the olympic lifts are a waste when it comes to sports performance. 1) Jareds history and experience. 2) Science behind the tensions and understanding strength. 3) Results and how Jared came his conclusion.  4) How to get the best results.

05-22
47:31

Episode 91 - Weekly Shit and Training Questions

In this episode, Jared talks about stuff he encounters with athletes and parents.  He also goes over training questions he receives through email.

04-24
29:55

Episode 90 - Squat and Jump Training Questions

In this episode,  Jared goes over questions concerning dumbbell jumps and squat speeds.

04-20
43:27

Episode 89 - Training and Science

In this episode, Jared talks about training and the science behind the results.

03-16
19:37

Episode 88 - Training Results

In this episode, Jared goes over the monthly resutls he sees at the gym.

03-12
25:39

Episode 87 - Squat Ratios, Box Squat Pads, and Questions

In this episode, Jared goes over the squat ratios and how different box squat pads affect the ratio number.  He also covers different questions he receives.

11-06
16:18

Episode 86 - Manipulating Training Numbers

In this episode, Jared talks about how every person has a different adaptation rate, how he figures out each athlete's pattern and trains them accordingly.

11-04
23:00

Episode 85 - Measuring For Broke Folk

In this episode, Jared talks about how to track training with minimal equipment, and more about the squat ratios and dumbbell jumps.

10-08
31:16

Episode 84 - Psychologically Training Athletes

In this episode, Jared talks about psychologically training athletes and how they should think before each set. Jared also talks about don't cheat your training and be a real trainer.

10-05
25:33

Episode 83 - I hate Box Squats

In this Episode, Jared goes over how box squats improve sprint performance, but he hates box squats because people/strength coaches do not understand. They are thought based not result based. Jared has tracked 40 yard sprint times over 12 years on a montly basis and has seen more 40 yard dash times than anyone on the planet.  Sports are played in short distances and coaches need to change their focus and think outside the box to truly understand the game.

08-27
28:38

Episode 82 - Programming Q and A

In this episode, Jared goes over program design for better athletic results.  He covers main lifts and accessories.

08-11
45:05

Episode 81 - Speed Training Lies

In this episode, Jared explains what is really needed for speed training in sports vs. what is traditionally taught.

06-24
31:06

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