Mastering the Split Squat and RFESS with Mike Boyle

From The Strength Coach Podcast · 00:34:12

Show by Anthony Renna

Ready to master the split squat and level up your coaching game? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, legendary coach Mike Boyle dives deep into the nuances of unilateral training and exercise progression. Whether you are a personal trainer, physical therapist, or gym owner, these insights will help you deliver better results for your clients. ————————————————————————————————BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM Get a Free Backpack when you spend $199! https://www.PerformBetter.com ————————————————————————————————In Honor of Veteran’s Month, we are partnering with HEROES MOVEMENT ( https://www.HeroesMovementUSA.org ) a non-profit that strengthens veteran's physical and mental well-being through movement-based workouts. IF YOU WANT A CHANCE TO WIN - a ticket to the Perform Better Summit- a spot for the CFSC Certification - attendance at the MBSC Spring Seminar - Mike Boyle’s new book “New Functional Training for Sports”- Kevin Carr’s new book “Prescribing Movement as Medicine”Make a donation at https://www.HeroesMovementUSA.org and put Anthony or SCPodcast in the “In Honor or In Memory of” BoxFor every $25 you donate, you will get 1 entry for a chance to win one of the 5 prizes above. Winners announced Jan. 6, 2027————————————————————————————————Anthony Renna sits down with Mike Boyle to discuss why the bottoms-up approach is the superior way to teach the split squat. You will learn the specific checkpoints for proper positioning, why the “elevator not escalator” cue is a game changer, and how to safely progress to the rear foot elevated split squat. Mike also shares a cautionary tale about barbell loading that every coach needs to hear to keep their athletes safe. Plus, discover how to incorporate power development for adult clients using bike sprints and vertical jumps without the high risk of traditional sprinting.In addition to training techniques, Mark Fisher from Business for Unicorns joins the show to discuss Fitness Business Power Play. He breaks down the CPR framework, Content, Pattern, Relationship, to help gym owners avoid accountability groundhog day with their staff. Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom?Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com):Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE-https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-bookGet a FREE trial of Leads Engine HEREhttps://learn.businessforunicorns.com/leads-engineLearn more about the Unicorn Society HEREhttps://businessforunicorns.com/unicorn-societyFollow BFU on Instagram HEREhttps://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/CHAPTERS0:00 Bottom-Up Teaching for Split Squats3:05 Perform Better Deals and Heroes Movement6:45 Avoiding Accountability Groundhog Day10:15 The CPR Framework for Management13:30 Coaching Points for the Split Squat17:10 Movement Mechanics Elevator vs Escalator20:45 ISO Progressions and Regressions24:20 The Dangers of Barbell Loading28:05 Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat Nuance31:40 Power Training for Adult Clients34:12 Final ThoughtsIf you found these coaching tips helpful, make sure to subscribe for more expert interviews and training insights. Share your favorite split squat cue in the comments below!

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