Episode 132: Mike Young of Athletic Lab

This episodes guest is Dr. Mike Young of Athletic Lab.

Mike is the founder & owner of Athletic Lab. Mike is the guiding force behind Athletic Lab’s training philosophy & methodology. He oversees all training, instructor quality & staff education.

Mike has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University, an MSS in Coaching Science from Ohio University & a PhD in Biomechanics from LSU. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Level 3 coach by USA Track & Field, a Level 2 coach by USA Weightlifting & a CrossFit Level 1 coach. He is on the advisory board for the Korean Weightlifting Federation and has been featured in publications ranging from the New York Times to ESPN Insider.

Mike has coached athletes to National and / or World Championship appearances in 5 sports (bobsled, skeleton, track & field, triathlon, weightlifting) as well as directing the training plans for professional athletes in the MLS, MLB, NFL NHL and PGA and has coached at 4 Division 1 NCAA programs.

On this episode Mike and I discuss

• Mike's background
• Mike's influences
• The good and not so good things that Mike see's within the profession
• Mike's walks us through his training system for a brand new athlete at the Athletic Lab
• Mike gives an in depth discussion on his training philosophy
• Mike's gives his thoughts on training residuals and fatigue
• Mike's thoughts on acceleration, max velocity, and change of direction development for field based athletes
• Mike talks about his use of olympic lift variations with his athletes
• Mike gives his top advice and resources
• And Much More

This was an awesome episode with Mike and I hope you enjoy it.

Stay Strong,

RB

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