Unbranded with Nick Ridpath

E38: How to Actually Build a Good Full-Body Program

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I hate full-body training. But for a lot of my clients, it's one of the best ways to structure their training.

This week, I'm breaking down how I approach full-body programming for clients who train two to four days per week. We get into exercise selection, training frequency, prioritizing movement skills, managing fatigue, and why simply cramming an upper/lower split into fewer days isn't always the best approach.

I also get into a frustrating conversation about physical therapy and the idea that people need to develop mobility before they're allowed to strength train, plus a client case study that demonstrates how better programming can help someone work through movement limitations without starting from scratch.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Daylight savings, sleep, and the morning-person agenda
04:35 – Fantasy football redemption and upcoming travel
06:00 – Why you don't need to earn the right to strength train
09:25 – A knee pain case study and knowing when to regress
15:00 – Why I hate full-body training but prescribe it anyway
18:30 – Who benefits most from full-body programming?
20:45 – Recovery starts with better programming
23:13 – Prioritizing exercises and movement patterns
27:55 – Managing fatigue across the training week
29:50 – The half-body approach to full-body programming
32:07 – Training frequency, redundancy, and exercise selection
34:25 – How to measure progress and adjust your program
36:45 – A simple framework for writing full-body programs
38:10 – Is full-body training actually superior?
42:10 – Putting everything together and free program audits

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E37: The Problem With “Science-Based” Coaching

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:13:13 GMT

You can read every study, take every certification, and understand all the biomechanics in the world. That doesn't necessarily mean you can coach worth a shit.

This week, I get into the gap between science-based and evidence-based coaching, why some hypertrophy research is asking the wrong questions, and why getting actual coaching experience matters more than collecting credentials. We also break down two exercises I think are wildly overrated—hip thrusts and cuff lateral raises—including where they fall short, when they're useful, and what I'd prioritize instead for building glutes and shoulders. Plus, some thoughts on creating content from real coaching experiences, solving problems for individual clients, and why context matters more than defending your favorite exercises.

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E36: The Fitness Industry Has a Context Problem

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Two heavy sets to failure might be all you need. But what happens when you're not skilled enough to get the most out of those sets?

This week, Nick answers listener questions on training volume, movement quality, coaching biases, and why blindly following training systems can limit progress. He also breaks down how to balance bodybuilding with athleticism, whether strength coaches deserve credit for their athletes' success, managing pain during training, and why youth athletic development has become a circus. Plus, some questionable gym behavior involving Smith machine frog pumps and backwards farmer's carries.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Story Behind Unbranded Performance

03:39 – Smith Machine Frog Pumps and Gym Nonsense

06:45 – ATG Split Squats and Foot/Ankle Mechanics

10:00 – Why Your Warm-Up Doesn't Need to Take Forever

14:40 – Are You Coaching Better Movement or Enforcing Your Biases?

22:10 – Are Two Heavy Working Sets Enough?

27:30 – Are Strength Coaches Actually Helping Their Athletes?

34:00 – Why Coaches Shouldn't Take Credit for Athletic Success

38:15 – Balancing Bodybuilding and Athleticism

43:00 – How Much Pain Is Acceptable During Training?

46:00 – Choosing Cardio That Makes Sense

47:15 – Why Youth Athletic Development Has Become a Circus

49:00 – How to Program Single-Leg RDLs

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E35: I Was Wrong About These Training Rules

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Two sets to failure. Beat the logbook. Never skip your mobility routine. I used to buy into all of it—and coaching more people changed my mind.

This week I break down how my approach to cardio, training volume, failure and progressive overload has changed. We also get into overcomplicated warm-ups, redundant exercises, posture, supersets and nutrition advice that sounded smart but made me feel like shit. Plus: where AI actually helps coaches and why an exercise swap isn’t always the answer when something hurts.

Timestamps:
00:00 Where AI helps coaches—and where it falls short
04:19 AI courses and the business-coaching pivot
07:35 Better execution before another exercise swap
12:02 Changing my mind as a coach—and rethinking cardio
16:44 Low volume and training to failure
21:14 Progress beyond adding weight and reps
23:34 Plateaus and overcomplicated warm-ups
28:07 Exercise variety and redundant training
32:11 Posture versus movement options
33:26 Rethinking posture and supersets
35:42 Supersets, logistics and gym etiquette
37:39 Intermittent fasting and nutrition rabbit holes
40:03 No carbs before training—and listening to client feedback
42:13 Getting it right instead of defending old beliefs

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E34: Why Hard Work Isn’t Working

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

At some point, trying harder stops being the answer. Once you’re already training hard and consistently, the next jump in progress comes from getting better at directing that effort.

Nick breaks down why more advanced training requires more intentionality, using glute training as the main example—from building the skills to hinge, stabilize, and produce force to progressing toward B-stance RDLs, single-leg work, and walking lunges. Then he gets into a Q&A covering the best glute exercises, sore elbows during dumbbell RDLs, the StairMaster, programming around movement biases, coaching habits, and what he’d be doing if he weren’t a coach.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Why Nick is useless after 6 p.m.
1:56 — Hitting 1,000 YouTube subscribers and almost getting his foot crushed
6:20 — Why hard work eventually stops being enough
10:59 — Progressing clients and building higher-level training skills
14:57 — What actually drives better glute training
20:05 — How to progress someone from basic hinges to single-leg RDLs
26:09 — Q&A: Are walking lunges the GOAT glute exercise?
30:51 — Q&A: Sore elbows from heavy dumbbell RDLs
35:34 — Q&A: Why use the StairMaster?
37:42 — Q&A: Programming around movement biases
42:17 — Q&A: What works vs. what coaches do out of habit
46:55 — Why coaches need their ideas challenged
49:19 — Q&A: What Nick would do if he weren’t a coach
51:34 — Who’s taller: Brandon or Jordan?

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E33: Why a Good Program Still Gets Bad Results

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A good program on paper doesn’t guarantee good results.

This week I’m talking about what happens after you write the program. The exercises might fit the client’s goals, schedule, and skill level, but are they doing them the way you intended? Are they training hard enough? And when something hurts or progress stalls, do you actually know why?

A friend of mine had a client report shoulder pain during front raises. He’d specified a neutral grip, put it in the demo, and given her the instructions. When he finally got a video, she was using a pronated grip. That’s a small example of how much can change between writing a program and having someone execute it.

I get into using video and feedback before swapping exercises, building movement quality and effort together, and knowing when to push the logbook. I also talk about the Jaxson Dart injury takes, my fantasy football team falling apart, and the scooter powered wheelchair I saw in Playa del Carmen.

Timestamps

00:00 Last week’s unedited upload, becoming a sauna guy, and fantasy football
05:15 Jaxson Dart’s injury and the problem with claiming one movement habit could have prevented it
11:00 A scooter powered wheelchair in Mexico, my Spanish dubbed YouTube video, and the Elevated Coaching Systems workshop
13:45 Why a good program can still get bad results
22:30 The front raise story: why I ask for video before changing a client’s program
29:00 Movement quality, effort, and when to push the logbook
36:45 What makes a program good, and how coaching keeps it working

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E32: How to Get More Out of Less Time in the Gym

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A shorter workout doesn’t have to be a throwaway workout—but you need a better strategy than cramming an 80-minute program into 40 minutes.

I break down how to get more out of limited training time by cutting redundant exercises, choosing equipment that lets you train hard quickly, making your warm-up productive, and strategically using supersets, drop sets, rest-pause sets, and shorter rest periods. I also explains why the popular “you only need two sets” approach works for advanced lifters but may shortchange people who haven’t developed the movement quality or effort needed to make those sets count.

Timestamps:

00:00 Caffeine culture and why you can’t out-caffeinate bad sleep
04:13 Why “you only need two sets” doesn’t work for everyone
16:00 How to get more out of less time in the gym
18:13 Choosing exercises when time is limited
22:16 Turning isolation exercises into your warm-up
27:30 Minimum effective dose and training for maintenance
29:20 Using supersets without ruining your workout
33:20 Drop sets, rest-pause sets, and training density
36:47 How long you actually need to rest between sets
40:16 Matching your training split to your schedule

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E31: Stop Blaming Your Ankle Mobility for Your Ugly Squats

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation details Nick going solo again — a podcast-numbers scare, a shout-out to the YouTube channel closing in on 1,000 subscribers, and a rant on the Instagram comment section "experts" who argue confidently about topics they don't train in. He uses that to break down why "stability" has become a buzzword — and where base of support, load, and skill actually do change how stable you are — plus where AI is genuinely useful for a coaching business (organizing your schedule, emails, and content ideas) and where it's a trap (writing your actual content for you).

From there it's a full teaching segment built around real client questions: why a client who supposedly "lacks ankle mobility" almost never actually has an ankle problem, how bar position and center of mass change what it takes to hit squat depth, and how to progress or regress a Bulgarian split squat when someone can't stabilize on one leg. He closes with shin splints — why it's a load-management problem before it's ever a mobility one.

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E30: Quality Over Quantity

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

$85 bag of coffee beans, a bring-your-own-seatbelt gym rant, and why your posture probably isn't the problem you think it is.

He opens with a London recap (Prescript seminar, a cursed British Airways flight, and what teaching a room full of students still teaches him) and a quick AI-in-coaching update after testing the new ChatGPT model. Then it's into the meat of the episode: a physics-class analogy (scalar vs. vector) for why training quality matters more than the numbers in your logbook, how to actually calibrate proximity to failure instead of just guessing, and why novice vs. high-effort-low-quality clients need completely different approaches.

From there, Nick tears into a guy who brought his own seatbelt to strap into a seated hamstring curl — and uses it to explain why machines aren't "non-functional" and what internal stability actually means. He breaks down the torque physics behind the blood-pressure-cuff trend, calls out the "fragileista" corrective-exercise crowd that turns normal posture into a manufactured pathology, fact-checks a YouTube comment claiming you should always depress your scapula, and explains why "weak low traps / dominant upper traps" and classic upper-cross-syndrome framing oversimplify what's actually a motor-control and variability issue.

No guest this week — just Nick, unscripted, working through a physics-class analogy and a full mailbag of coaching pet peeves.

Timestamp markers

~00:00 — Coffee snobbery, an $85 bag of beans, and why he's not sweating AI replacing coaches (yet)
~07:09 — London/Prescript recap: a cursed flight and what teaching an L3 seminar still teaches him
~11:05 — Scalar vs. vector: the physics analogy for why training quality beats chasing numbers
~22:19 — The guy who brought his own seatbelt to the gym — and why isolation machines aren't the problem
~28:10 — The "fragileista" PT trend, debunking a YouTube comment on scapular depression, and why upper cross syndrome oversimplifies posture

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E29: AI Hype, Glute-Tie-In Myths, and Free Weights vs. Machines: Solo Q&A

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Back solo again, this time gearing up for a trip to London for a Prescript seminar. Opening with why he still travels to learn six years into his career, even as an experienced coach. From there it's rant, then Q&A: why he doesn't overthink how he sounds on the mic, why "get rich" marketing aimed at coaches misses the point, why postural assessments and the "glute-hamstring tie-in" are mostly pseudoscience, and where AI is actually useful in a coaching business (and where it very much isn't).

Then it's into the mailbag: when to use free weights vs. cables vs. machines and why, how to fix poor lat engagement on hinge patterns, what day one with a new 50+, out-of-shape client should actually look like, the best cues and constraints for clients who struggle with rows and pulls, his favorite and least favorite parts of being a trainer, and simple, practical nutrition and meal-timing strategies for general population clients.

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E28: Dr. Dwayne Jackson on Gut Health, GLP-1s, and the Muscle-Building Myths That Won't Die

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Nick sits down with Dr. Dwayne Jackson, a PhD in exercise physiology, former pro motocross racer, and former bodybuilder, for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation. They start with Dwayne's path from pro motocross and Bombardier Sea-Doo racing into bodybuilding and academia, then get into why building muscle was never really about a big caloric surplus, how bodybuilding's drug culture has shifted since the 90s, and why open-class bodybuilders are getting sick at a higher rate than classic physique guys.

From there it's a deep dive into coaching. They cover the #1 mistake trainers make with weight-loss clients (nutrient-poor, fiber-poor "macro dense" diets that wreck gut health), how driving calories too low blunts hunger and satiety hormones and triggers RED-S, and what "food noise" actually is neurologically. Dwayne breaks down what the research says about GLP-1 drugs (appetite, addiction pathways, comparisons to bariatric surgery) and the specific dietary groundwork coaches need before putting a client on one. They close on blood work most doctors don't order by default (ApoB, free T3, SHBG, hsCRP), fixing blood pressure through stress and movement rather than meds, what "good" gut health actually looks like, and why fiber and probiotic marketing hype is mostly noise.

Dr. Dwayne Jackson holds a PhD in exercise physiology, is a former pro motocross racer and Sea-Doo world championship competitor, and has competed in bodybuilding since age 17. He teaches the Pre-Script nutrition and body composition course, has formulated supplements for multiple companies, and serves as resident doc on the IFBB PRO podcast.

Timestamps:

09:34 Why "surplus" is a myth: building muscle without a massive bulk
21:43 The #1 mistake coaches make with weight-loss clients
27:38 Food noise, GLP-1s, and the neuroscience of appetite
38:49 The blood work your doctor probably isn't ordering
49:51 Fixing blood pressure without meds: movement, stress, and the salt myth

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E27: Trading Mass for Athleticism with Will Carter

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

For 15 years, Will Carter built his identity around getting as big as possible. Now he's training for a half marathon.

Nick sits down with Will Carter, owner of No Limits Fitness in Monroe, NC and a longtime natural bodybuilder, to talk about why he's stepping back from bodybuilding and shifting toward more athletic, general-fitness training. Will lays out the real reasons: he's likely near his genetic ceiling as the sport's top tier keeps getting bigger, and prep is starting to cost him time and energy with his kids that he's no longer willing to give up. They dig into what "athletic training" actually means beyond the buzzword, why bodybuilders and strength coaches both train from bias, and why chasing size stopped being worth it for him. Along the way: the natural bodybuilding transparency debate (Liver King gets named directly), how much genetics actually separates the enhanced from the gifted, gym owner chaos stories (yes, someone bit a pec deck pad), and a rundown of which gym equipment brands are worth the money.

Timestamps:

5:49 Gym owner chaos, people biting pec deck pads and breaking in after hours

15:14 Keeping members happy vs doing what's actually right, the shirtless training policy

19:11 Body dysmorphia and why Will is stepping back, sleep, family, and hitting his genetic ceiling

26:46 What "athletic training" actually means

41:14 Liver King, fake natties, and how much genetics really matters

47:21 Rapid fire, best and worst gym equipment brands

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E26: Stop Chasing Mobility — Get Strong Instead: Solo Q&A

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation details Nick going solo for the first time — no guest, no back-and-forth, just an hour of unfiltered opinions on where the industry gets movement wrong. He opens with a rant on the internet's obsession with peptide flexing before diving into corrective exercise, functional movement screening, and the mobility-as-fix-all trend that's taken over social media.

From there it's a rapid-fire Q&A covering how to actually assess a client without a "dog and pony show," why tempo training matters more for learning than for hypertrophy, how to cue clients based on their learning style, and the difference between yielding and overcoming isometrics for training around pain. Nick also breaks down five rules every trainer should live by, why most "difficult clients" are a coaching problem in disguise, and shares the story of the worst training injury he's ever caused — to himself. Along the way, he recaps highlights from a recent trip to Kenya, including a bush plane landing interrupted by a wildebeest and a visit to a boxing charity in the Kibera slum.

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E25: Stop Mimicking Sports in the Weight Room with Steven Sahyoun

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation details the mechanics of bridging early-stage rehab to late-stage performance, building raw physical capacity for combat sports, and navigating modern industry trends. Steve breaks down the vital distinction between a medical diagnosis and a movement diagnosis, explaining why low-stimulus rehab inputs must eventually progress into high-stimulus tissue loading to drive true adaptation. We explore his "hardware vs. software" framework for strength and conditioning, detailing why coaches should focus on building a faster, more resilient "car" (hardware) rather than trying to mimic sports skills or teach punching mechanics in the weight room (software).

Additionally, the discussion addresses the massive misconceptions surrounding fight camp programming and social media "knee bulletproofing" trends. Steve calls out low-load bodyweight drills marketed as full rehab solutions, explaining why they only serve as warm-ups for meaningful forces. We break down how to manage intensity versus volume during a fight camp taper, how to auto-regulate training around the chaos of combat sports, and why maintaining high-load eccentric strength is essential for prolonging tissue capacity in aging athletes.

Chapters

00:00 – Bali Traffic and Dubai Living, and Global Healthcare Systems
10:38 – Medical vs. Movement Diagnoses: Bridging Rehab to Performance
14:24 – Personal Injury History and SC Joint Dislocation Mechanics
19:14 – Low-Stimulus Inputs vs. High-Stimulus Tissue Adaptation
28:58 – Human Connection vs. AI in Modern Coaching
39:42 – Combat Sports S&C: The Hardware vs. Software Framework
49:25 – Stop Mimicking Sport: Exceeding Tissue Demands in the Gym
01:00:13 – The "Best Exercises" Fallacy and Calling Out "Knee Bulletproofing" Trends
01:05:38 – Fight Camp Programming: Managing Max Strength, Intensity, and Volume

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E24: The Truth About Sport Specificity with Kyle Rogers

Nick Ridpath — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

This conversation details high-level pitching development, bridging the gap between skill coaching and strength & conditioning, and navigating modern baseball development trends. We discuss the unique business and development landscape of the MLB draft, NIL deals, and the massive skill gap between college and big-league baseball. Kyle Rogers leverages his background as a pitching coordinator and strength coach to break down how S&C should serve as a vessel for skill acquisition rather than an isolated pursuit, highlighting why generic weight room programming fails high-level throwers.

Additionally, the discussion addresses common sport-specificity dogmas, debunking the anti-bench press and anti-dip narratives in baseball by looking at upper-body force output, lengthened pec capacity, and shoulder horizontal abduction correlations to velocity. We explore anatomical biases—such as trunk rotation versus flexion/extension preferences—and explain why adding force on top of movement dysfunction leads to breakdown on the field. Kyle explains the dangers of relying solely on quantitative force plate metrics over qualitative movement observation, and offers a nuanced take on youth sports specialization versus multi-sport participation based on individual athlete context.

00:00 – MLB Draft Mechanics, NIL Deals, and Minor League Timelines

08:48 – Bridging Pitching Skill Coaching with Strength & Conditioning

14:20 – Misconceptions in Sport-Specific Training: Shapes vs. Skill Mimicry

20:11 – Training Raw vs. High-Skill Athletes: Avoiding Force on Dysfunction

28:37 – Categorizing Anatomical Biases and Pelvic Counter-Rotation

37:04 – Quantitative Force Plates vs. Qualitative Movement Analysis

44:12 – The Bench Press and Dip Argument for Pitchers

55:53 – Youth Baseball, Multi-Sport Debates, and Specialization

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E23: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Dr Meghan Sak-Ocbina

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation details the intersection of clinical physical therapy with coaching, and the biomechanics of perinatal and postpartum training. We discuss why rushing into online coaching too early stunts professional development, emphasizing how in-person training allows coaches to accumulate critical movement data and refine cues exponentially faster than remote coaching. Dr. Meghan leverages her clinical background to explain why traditional physical therapy often fails to bridge the gap between acute rehab and performance, noting that many clinicians use low-stimulus methods because they lack personal training experience and struggle to apply progressive overload.

Additionally, the discussion addresses the massive misconceptions surrounding pregnancy training and pelvic floor dysfunction. We break down how the shifting center of mass during pregnancy alters a client's posture toward extreme external rotation and a forward weight bias, and how to program anterior loads, core bracing, and strategic tempos to maintain hip internal rotation. We address common prenatal issues like SI joint discomfort and pubic symphysis pain, shifting the narrative away from passive, fear-based protocols like endless Kegels toward true rib cage-to-pelvis stacking. Finally, we explore why older adults need low-level plyometrics to counter generational gait shuffling and restore basic athletic longevity.

00:00 – High-Achieving Parenting and Home Gym Realities
04:11 – The Rushed Online Pivot vs. the Value of In-Person Reps
15:55 – Why Traditional Physical Therapy Fails to Bridge the Gap
23:25 – Longevity Frameworks: Why Older Clients Need Low-Level Plyometrics
28:18 – Perinatal Biomechanics: Shifting Center of Mass and Postural Traps
38:38 – Pelvic Floor Lies: Moving Beyond Endless Kegels
47:15 – Postpartum Recovery: Restoring Movement Variability and Core Stacking
55:11 – Closing Remarks and Perinatal Program Offerings

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E22: Stop Over-Complicating Your Programming with Veronica Zuccala

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation details high-level sports performance programming, neuroscience principles in the weight room, and navigating modern industry trends. We discuss the true definition of sport specificity, explaining how the weight room is meant to optimize how muscles pull on bones rather than mimicking sport skills under load. Veronica leverages her neuroscience background to break down the rise of "neuromuscular specialists" online, debunking low-stimulus balance gimmicks on foam pads in favor of heavy loading to maximize sensory inputs, manage dopamine pathways, and refine movement quality.

Additionally, the discussion addresses the relationship between the nervous and muscular systems after injury, highlighting common flaws in ACL rehab and why coaches overlook crucial details like tissue graft types or the specific mechanism of injury. We explore weight room coordination deficits in martial arts athletes, tactical boundary constraints to correct foot pressure bottlenecks, and how to balance psychological placebo wins against physiological constraints with clients. Finally, Veronica details what new strength coaches consistently overthink and overlook, emphasizing room commandment and execution quality over overly complex programming.

Chapters

00:00 – Uber Eats Hacks and Steak Eating Competitions
04:44 – Reverse-Engineering Sports Performance and Hurling Mechanics
13:48 – Neuroscience in the Gym: Debunking "Neuro-Twitch" Specialists
24:36 – Psychology vs. Physiology: Graded Exposure and Quick Wins
34:05 – Martial Arts Weight Room Deficits and End-Range Durability
41:56 – True Tissue Damage: Overcoming Flaws in ACL Rehab
54:38 – Perfect Training Weeks and a 3-Step Foot Pressure Sequence
01:01:11 – What New Coaches Overthink and Overlook

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E21: Beyond Hip Thrusts: The True S-Tier Glute Movements with Cory Hageman

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation details high-level glute mechanics and navigating common industry misconceptions. We discuss how anabolics frequently mask flawed lifting form in bodybuilding and why many trainers rely on high junk volume when coaching quality is low. Cory breaks down her personal shift away from heavy hip thrusts toward unilateral movements like B-stance RDLs and split squats to improve pelvic and hip stability , detailing why nervous system shaking is a neurological joint trust issue rather than physical failure.

Additionally, the discussion addresses the flaws of popular female core trends like overhead plate marches , the mechanical difference between sucking in and true core bracing , and how chasing extreme stage posture can lock down the rib cage and freeze necessary thoracic rotation. Finally, Cory lists her Mount Rushmore of overrated glute exercises, highlighting the mechanical limitations of movements like reverse frog pumps, specific Smith machine variations, and unnecessary knee band loops.

Chapters

00:00 Basketball Passion and New York Experience
06:10 Quality vs. Quantity in Training and Coaching
29:01 Training for Glute Growth
56:41 Core Training and Mobility for Bikini Competitors
01:05:05 Assessment and Exercises for Scapular Stability
01:10:50 Overrated Glute Exercises

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E20: Coaching Round Table with Brandon Schultze and Jorge de Hoyos

Nick Ridpath — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The conversation covers various topics including struggles with remote recording, life in Edmonton and Mexico City, weather and temperature comparisons, high school athletes and NIL deals, and athlete behavior and responsibility. The conversation delves into the impact of wearable devices, nutrition and training misconceptions, training approaches and misconceptions, the difference between training for sport and training for aesthetics, challenges in movement and stability, warm-up and activation strategies, and the love and hate for the fitness industry. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of the fitness industry, emphasizing the shift towards taking personal training as a serious career and the importance of continuous learning and skill development. It also addresses the dislike for overly complex training methods, criticism of business coaching, and the value of networking and personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Struggles with Remote Recording
08:05 Weather and Temperature Comparisons
14:58 Athlete Behavior and Responsibility
20:47 Training Approaches and Misconceptions
26:11 Challenges in Movement and Stability
33:59 Warm-Up and Activation Strategies
40:37 The Fitness Industry: Love and Hate
47:30 Business Coaching and Skill Development
01:00:12 Embracing Failure and Continuous Improvement
01:06:28 Closing Remarks and Podcast Promotion

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E19: How Real Culture Produces Elite Results with Kyle Mckee

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This week, we sit down with Kyle McKee of Kodiak Barbell to map out the reality of transitioning from the brutal grind of in-person corporate gym hours to building a fully remote online coaching business. Kyle pulls back the curtain on his formative years training at the legendary Boss Barbell Club, detailing the savage intensity of monolift training, the "no skinny champions" philosophy, and what it truly looks like to give maximum effort under a bar. We also take a sharp knife to mainstream fitness dogmas, breaking down how to program for "broken" clients with zero time, the illusion of the two-hour morning routine, and why intermediate lifters completely bottleneck their progress with a toxic mix of raw ego and awful form.

00:00 – Life update, new puppy, and the mustache backstory.
04:33 – The realities of transitioning from the gym floor to fully online remote coaching.
11:16 – Content creation: Ditching high-production traps for low-fluff phone videos.
20:59 – The "Mount Rushmore of Instagram Stupidity" and managing internet trolls.
23:56 – Training at Boss Barbell Club: The kilo room culture and monolift mechanics.
33:09 – Eating for performance: "No Skinny Champions" and extreme bulking protocols.
41:46 – Work ethic realities: Interning at YMP and lessons from the older generation.
51:18 – Calling BS on overly complicated morning routines and arbitrary rituals.
55:38 – Minimum Effective Dose: Programming for a client with only 60 minutes a week.
01:09:56 – Rebuilding the intermediate powerlifter: Stripping back ego to fix terrible form.

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E18: Situationally Appropriate Nutrition: Meeting Clients Where They Actually Are with Phil Smith

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This conversation covers a wide range of coaching and physiology topics, beginning with a look at blending old-school lifting mentalities with new-school adaptations through a modified barbell circuit system designed to fill programming gaps. We explore the business side of coach-to-coach advisory sessions, emphasizing the "math teacher equivalency" of showing your work and why coaches must adopt a "feast mindset" by crediting their sources. The discussion also details the technical logistics of weight cutting for combat sports, outlining how precise dehydration thresholds impair cognitive performance and why nutrition directly dictates an athlete's psychological state and injury risk downstream. Finally, we break down actionable environmental controls for traveling clients, the biggest mistakes made when treating general population clients like athletes, and the cellular mechanics of balancing sodium with strategic potassium maxing.

00:00 – Blending old-school grit with new-school training adaptation.
00:56 – Programming an A/B barbell circuit to fill movement gaps.
07:19 – Why clients must "show their work" (The Math Teacher Equivalency).
09:32 – The "Situationally Appropriate" nutrition framework.
21:03 – The technical logistics of cutting weight for combat sports.
26:41 – How poor nutrition and mechanics trigger a psychological threat loop.
35:43 – The biggest mistakes coaches make with general population clients.
41:46 – Tactical nutrition and hydration hacks for traveling clients.
54:23 – Cellular electrolyte mechanics and the reality of potassium maxing.
57:34 – How to avoid playing "Nutritional Tetris" with daily food selection.

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E17: Stop Fragile Coaching: 10 Clinical Statements That Are Total BS with Dr. Jeremy Dinkin

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The conversation covers topics related to chiropractic practice, patient care, marketing strategy, and the impact of mindset on recovery. It delves into the challenges of traditional insurance-based care, the importance of personalized treatment, and the role of social media in marketing. The conversation also explores the non-linear nature of recovery and the significance of a positive mindset in the healing process. The conversation delves into the impact of language and perception on pain management, the importance of addressing the root cause of pain, and the role of movement variability in pain relief. It also highlights the significance of individualized care and the detrimental effects of negative medical advice.

Chapters

00:00 Chiropractic Practice and Personalized Care
11:26 Marketing Strategy and Social Media
29:13 Non-Linear Recovery and Mindset Impact
35:30 The Impact of Perception on Pain
45:08 Individualized Care and Movement Variability
52:09 The Detrimental Effects of Negative Medical Advice

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E16: Why Range of Motion Is Overrated: What the Experts Get Wrong with Jonathan Warren

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The conversation covers a wide range of practical training and coaching topics, including appraising gym equipment, the application of ECM training, and the direct relationship between rehab and performance training. The discussion also highlights the overrated nature of range of motion in training. We delve deep into individual movement assessments, specifically focusing on the wide vs. narrow ISA concept, emphasizing the need for coaches to solve actual movement problems rather than getting caught up in rigid categorization. The role of experience, intuition, and scientific knowledge is highlighted as essential for effective coaching, programming philosophy, and execution. Finally, the discussion addresses the challenges of transitioning in-person clients to online training, and the concept of biotensegrity and its relevance to body mechanics.

Chapters

00:00 Overrated Gym Equipment
14:58 Dance and Body Awareness
20:11 High School S&C
25:40 Understanding Movement Assessment
46:36 The Art and Science of Coaching
54:01 Programming Philosophy and Execution
01:06:22 Biotensegrity and Body Mechanics

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E15: The Specialization Illusion: Moving Trainees to the Next Level with Jeremiah Bair

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The conversation covers the importance of training basics, the role of metabolic flexibility in fat loss and muscle gain, the transition from fat loss to muscle gain, and the adjustment of caloric intake and training volume based on individual performance and goals. The conversation delves into the evolution of training principles and methods, the impact of pivotal moments in coaching careers, the changing perspectives on training volume and methods, the role of super sets in training, the influence of industry experts, and the experience of working in different gym environments. Throughout the discussion, the importance of learning from industry experts and surrounding oneself with knowledgeable individuals is emphasized.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Setup Woes
08:00 Content Creation Strategies
24:21 Training Basics and Specialized Exercises
35:43 Transitioning from Fat Loss to Muscle Gain
41:49 Caloric Intake and Training Volume
52:37 Training Principles and Research
58:44 The Impact of Pivotal Moments in Coaching Careers
01:05:34 The Role of Super Sets in Training
01:11:13 The Experience of Working in Different Gym Environments

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E14: The Realities of Modern Coaching with Dom Kuza

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Online fitness has largely turned into a high-ticket sales job, prioritizing business scalability and revenue over refining the actual craft of coaching. In this episode, Dominic Kuza M.S. (co-founder of Blueprint) joins us to deliver a much-needed reality check on modern coaching, highlighting why professional authority must be built entirely on coaching skill rather than social media virality or Stripe screenshots . We break down the communication skills and deep hands-on experience required to successfully build a sustainable remote business .

We dive straight into what bodybuilders get wrong with their training, specifically pointing out how an absolute lack of joint variability and structural end-ranges leaves athletes chronically banged up. Dom exposes the "top-set fallacy," explaining why low-volume, high-intensity protocols ruin progression for lower-skill lifters who desperately need volume and frequency to master baseline movement mechanics . We also map out the exact logic behind training around competition prep, outlining why your exercise selection should remain highly consistent in a deficit rather than shifting to a frantic new split . Dom details how to intelligently transition from heavy free weights to machines or cables late in prep to mitigate mounting fatigue, reduce warm-up barriers, and protect dry joints when your injury risk spikes . Finally, we cover the essential step rules for body re-composition, illustrating why dropping a complex lifting program on a lifestyle client logging a baseline of 2,000 steps a day is entirely counterproductive when a coach should be fixing dietary compliance and clearing gym anxiety first .

Chapters:

00:00 — The Online Sales Trap & Earning In-Person Floor Reps
11:18 — Joint Rigidity: The Execution Variables Bodybuilders Ignore
21:08 — Protocol Pitfalls: Volume, Auto-Regulation, and the Top-Set Fallacy
38:42 — Prep Strategies: Managing Neurological Fatigue & Machine Transitions
56:11 — Step Rules, Re-Comp Nutrition, and Building Baseline Habits First
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E13: Data Rich, Decision Poor: Navigating High Level S&C with Danny Foley

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

We have more sports science data than ever, yet injury rates continue to climb . Danny Foley (Rude Rock Strength) joins the show to discuss why most high-performance settings are currently "data rich but decision poor". We cut through the noise of expensive tech to talk about the reality of coaching in elite organizations, the ego-check required to grow, and why self-reflection in adversity is paramount for professional evolution. This conversation is a tactical look at building a career in the private sector.

Chapters:

00:00 — Networking, Arrogance, and the "Sack of Shit" Year
21:53 — Performance Therapy: Table to Track Origins
50:11 — The Injury Hierarchy and the Crisis of Specialization
01:02:38 — Return to Play: Landmarks over Timelines
01:05:37 — Data Rich, Decision Poor: Mastering Force Plates
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E12: Programming vs. Reality: Why You Can’t Out-Program Shitty Form and Laziness with Stu Locke

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Stu Locke joins the show to call out the technical incompetence and sheer laziness currently plaguing the powerlifting community . We discuss the viability of intra-session gummy eating contrasted with the need for a strong aerobic base and high work capacity to thrive in any sport . We revisit the industrial-strength bulking protocols of college football—saturating the system with thousands of calories of bagels and mall Chinese food—and why surviving the Oklahoma Drill remains the only real litmus test for whether a client has the mental calluses to succeed . Stu breaks down why no "secret program" will ever fix your shitty form or lack of effort , why AI is a multiplicative tool for your brain rather than a replacement for it , and explains how the universal Training is Training hierarchy applies to any session that isn't just performative nonsense .

Timestamps:

03:47 – Filtering old-school S&C through a modern rehab lens.

09:17 – The math of muscle glycogen: Why you don't need gummies to bench .

11:57 – Why the length of a workout is usually determined by laziness.

18:39 – The "bagel and mall Chinese food" protocol for gaining 30lbs .

23:37 – Why the Oklahoma Drill is the ultimate success litmus test.

25:15 – How AI is actually improving the bottom tier of powerlifting programming .

32:08 – Why aerobic capacity is the foundation for chronic workload recovery .

40:04 – Why Stu eliminated the deadlift to get his speed back .

46:36 – Training is Training: The universal session template .

48:19 – Why powerlifters hunt for "secret programs" to hide bad technique .

51:47 – Managing posterior chain fatigue and the interference effect .

1:02:30 – The psychology of gruesome injuries and accepting your circumstances .

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E11: Functional Training Is a Scam with Angus Bradley

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Angus Bradley joins the show to tear down the trend of performative functional training and the S&C "vibes" that often replace actual results. We pull back the curtain on professional sports to reveal why the industry's elite level is often built more on networking and social skills than technical competence. Angus explains why young coaches should embrace the commercial gym environment to build a necessary body count of coaching reps and why the most valuable assessment is the one you perform the moment a client walks into the room. Finally, we dive into why the search for an optimal exercise is a trap and why research is best used to find a bandwidth of good enough for individualization.

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00:00 – Production Value vs. Having a Message

14:30 – Functional Training or Decorative Bullshit?

20:41 – The "Heartbreaking Reality" of Pro Sports

33:28 – Why Reps with Gen-Pop Matter for Coaching Athletes

40:13 – The Assessment Started When You Walked In

1:09:00 – Why Science Gives a "Bandwidth of Good Enough"

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E10: Clinical LARPing vs. The Scared Coach: Navigating the Gray Area of Pain with Jordan Jiunta

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Jordan Jiunta joins the show to discuss the "Wild West" of online training and the professional skillset required to navigate complex clinical landscapes. We break down the "fragility narrative" and the common trend of practitioners using fear-mongering and structural buzzwords like "out of alignment" to mask incompetence or secure client retention.

The conversation focuses on the actual value of a coach: the ability to move past "autopilot" programming and pivot when a client presents with pain or unexpected limitations. We also explore the professional strategy of using SOAP notes to collaborate with clinicians as a peer rather than a subordinate. Whether it is debunking the "online rehab" scam or defining real recovery, this episode is a deep dive into the higher-level responsibilities of the modern strength coach.

PROFESSIONAL TAKEAWAYS:

The Fragility Narrative: Why labeling a client as "too weak to train" is often a low-intelligence tactic to hide a lack of clinical reasoning.
Scope and Liability: Understanding how your level of licensure dictates your professional liability and the importance of practicing within those legal boundaries.
Imaging vs. Subjective Symptoms: Why practitioners must prioritize training the nervous system and subjective symptoms over a "bone-on-bone" or structural diagnosis found on an MRI.
The SOAP Note Strategy: How to provide objective observations to clinicians to "Inception" their plan and build a productive professional collaboration.
Recovery Reality: Why real recovery is built on sleep, nutrition, and load management rather than passive marketing gimmicks like compression boots or saunas.
The Online Rehab Scam: Why true rehab requires a "fingers on the pulse" approach and why cookie-cutter templates often fail the standard of care.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:32 - Letting it Rip: Why I Don't Do Podcast Intros 13:47 - The Wild West of Online Training and Professional Liability 26:03 - The "Too Weak to Train" Myth and Clinical Incompetence 34:09 - "Out of Alignment": Debunking Structural Buzzwords 39:48 - Imaging vs. Reality: Training Subjective Symptoms 47:40 - Autopilot vs. The Pivot: Defining the Coach's Value 49:23 - The Recovery Lie: Marketing, Placebos, and Real Load Management 52:00 - Why "Online Rehab" Programs are a Money Grab 57:05 - The SOAP Note Hack: How to Collaborate with Clinicians

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E9: The Specificity Trap: Building Niche Authority and Client Trust with Daniel (Skateboardstrength)

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Daniel from Skateboardstrength joins us to discuss the transition from general fitness coaching to niche authority and the unique challenge of training a population that is historically "anti-gym".

The conversation explores pain education for athletes hard-wired for self-destruction and why general strength is often the most "specific" tool for a skateboarder. Daniel breaks down why high-volume in-person coaching is the only real path to coaching confidence and the necessity of treating training as a professional career. This includes the strategic investment in specialized education and finding mentors to fill knowledge gaps rather than falling into the "floating head" social media content trap.

Inside the Episode:

The Niche Reality: Why Daniel continues to train high-end executives and "Gen Pop" clients alongside his global roster of athletes.
Pain Education: Navigating "glory-based" injury management and educating athletes who treat severe physical trauma as a badge of honor.
Career Longevity: Why taking the weight of responsibility for your clients and treating coaching as a service-industry profession builds a business that outlasts any algorithm.
GPP Over Specificity: Why a non-specific approach to strength and conditioning is often exactly what a skater needs for durability and performance.
The Professional Edge: The importance of continuous learning, paying for specialized courses, and surrounding yourself with experts to refine your own coaching model.
Culture and Buy-In: How to respect the boundaries of a sub-culture while implementing high-level S&C principles to enhance athlete longevity.

Timestamps:

0:00 - The Challenge of Elevator Pitches and Podcast Intros
8:58 - Cutting Your Teeth: Building Confidence Through High-Volume Coaching
18:03 - The Responsibility of Care: How to Stand Out in the Service Industry
26:49 - Romanticizing the Gym Floor: Real Coaching vs. Online Personas
50:43 - Building Client Trust: Professionalism, Integrity, and Deep Relationships
1:01:05 - Understanding Skateboard Injuries and the "Glory vs. Pain" Culture
1:13:54 - Managing Soreness: Minimal Effective Dose and Building Athlete Buy-In
1:21:57 - Specificity: Utilizing S&C Principles Without Losing the Culture
1:25:55 - The Best Lift for Skateboarders (The Bulgarian Debate)
1:36:38 - Skate Tech: Assessing Shoes, Cup Soles, and Board Feel

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E8: The Spot Reduction Reality & Mastering Your Movement Mechanics with Kyle Baxter

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Kyle Baxter joins the show to discuss the intersection of biomechanics, pain science, and the controversial reality of targeted fat loss.

We move past the "it’s a myth" narrative to explore the actual research and utility of Spot Reduction for lean individuals. We also break down why mastering movement mechanics and exercise execution always trump programming, and how to navigate the process of "unlearning" pain to maintain high-level performance.

Inside the Episode:

The Spot Reduction Reality: Why the research supports targeted fat loss and how to apply it.
Unlearning Pain: Training pain-free and the relationship between movement quality and discomfort.
Execution Over Programming: Why your value as a coach is in the mechanics, not the template.
Cardio Implementation: Establishing a cardio base and the strategic implementation of high vs. low intensity during fat loss phases.
ISA Archetypes: Practical application for Wide vs. Narrow ISA (Infrasternal Angle).
The Professional Edge: Building coaching confidence, load management, and seminar delivery.

If you’re ready to move past the surface level and build the skillset required for high-performance coaching, this conversation is your roadmap.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Seminar Delivery: How to Actually Teach Principles 21:20 - Unlearning Pain: Movement Factors & Confidence 26:29 - Load Management & Building Coaching Confidence 32:35 - Cardio Prescriptions: Fat Loss vs. Movement Quality 49:15 - The Wide vs. Narrow ISA Archetype 56:48 - The Controversy of Spot Reduction (Is it real?) 01:04:06 - Why Execution & Mechanics Always Beat Your Program 01:09:29 - Physio, Chiro, or Exercise Phys? How to Choose 01:18:49 - Understanding Lateral Pelvic Tilt 01:30:20 - Biomechanics: Scapular Depression & Lateral Pelvic Tilt

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E7: The Elite Disconnect: What Coaches Miss About Pro Performance with Killian Hamilton

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Most coaches want to work with pro athletes, but few understand the psychological and physiological gap between "internet fitness" and the reality of the NFL Combine and Pro Days.

In this episode, Killian Hamilton joins the show to strip away the fluff. We discuss why so many coaches are pursuing unnecessary practices and how media culture has created a massive disconnect between what actually drives performance and what gets "likes" on social media. We dive deep into the technical nuances of ACWR, the evolution of program design, and a balanced look at the utility of high-frequency training.

Inside the Episode:

The Reality of the Combine: Lessons from the trenches of pro-level preparation.
Cutting the Fluff: Why coaches often focus on the "wrong things" and how to identify "unnecessary practices."
High-Frequency Training: Understanding the utility and proper application of frequency for the 1%.
The Ego Trap: Navigating media influence and the "internet culture" disconnect in high-performance.
Relatability as a Tool: Why genuine care and common ground outperform any spreadsheet.
Building a Career: The value of mentorship, humility, and why your attitude determines your trajectory more than your template.

If you’re ready to stop chasing trends and start building the skillset required for the pro standard, this conversation is your roadmap.

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E6: Hybrid Training with Danai Sisouphanh

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The conversation covers a range of topics related to long-distance running, including the physiology of marathon running, transitioning into running and hybrid training, running for beginners, and long run progression. It also delves into the importance of aerobic-based strength training and the need for gradual progression in training to avoid injury and overexertion. The conversation covers a range of topics related to exercise selection for runners, the impact of coaching and mentorship on athletic performance, and the future of marathon running. It delves into the importance of plyometrics for novice runners and the value of coaching and mentorship in achieving athletic goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Marathon Achievement
07:46 Transitioning into Running and Hybrid Training
20:57 Running for Beginners and Training Progression
27:53 Long Run Progression and Strength Training for Runners
33:42 Exercise Selection for Runners

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E5: Performance Essentials with Coach James Macintosh

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Mac and Nick Ridpath explore a wide range of topics including nootropics, performance supplementation, training principles, and the impact of lifestyle factors on health and fitness. They share personal experiences, scientific insights, and practical applications for athletes and coaches. In this in-depth conversation, Nick Ridpath and Mac explore advanced training techniques, common bodybuilding mistakes, and innovative tools for coaches and athletes. They share practical insights on movement, exercise selection, and leveraging AI to enhance coaching efficiency.

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E4: Coaching As A Career with Dr. Jordan Shallow

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Jordan Shallow shares insights on the realities of high-level coaching, the importance of trust, the value of broad experience, and the mindset needed for success in the fitness industry. Discover practical advice on risk, relationships with money, and the craft of coaching from one of the best in the business.

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E3: The NFL Offseason with Joey Slye

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nick Ridpath sits down with NFL kicker Joey Slye to unpack what it actually takes to perform at the highest level — from navigating the NFL offseason and training camps to managing injury, recovery, and the often-overlooked role of strength and conditioning. Joey shares his personal journey through the league, the current landscape of traditional S&C, and his firsthand experience working with Nick to challenge conventional approaches. Together they make the case for simplicity, communication, and proactive health management as the real drivers of long-term performance.

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E2: The Truth About Evidence Based Coaching with Eric Bugera

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this conversation, Eric Bugera joins us to explore the evolution of fitness content in the age of social media and the importance of evidence-based practices. Their personal experiences provide insights into navigating the complexities of fitness and the coaching business, emphasizing the importance of practical experience, authenticity in social media, and the evolving nature of fitness research. They discuss the challenges of short-form content, the value of long-term client relationships, and the often misleading nature of business coaching in fitness. The dialogue highlights the need for coaches to connect with their audience on a personal level and to navigate the misinformation prevalent in the industry.

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E1: Training Around Back Pain - Challenging The Norms of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Brandon Tran

Nick Ridpath — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:55:01 GMT

In this conversation, Nick Ridpath and Dr. Brandon Tran explore the intersection of chiropractic care, rehabilitation, and strength training. They discuss the importance of challenging traditional rehab approaches, understanding pain, and the significance of patient education. Brandon shares his unique journey through healthcare, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to treatment that combines movement, strength, and education. The discussion also covers common mechanics and programming issues related to back pain, lifestyle factors impacting recovery, and essential green and red flags to consider when seeking care. The episode concludes with valuable advice for clinicians and patients alike, highlighting the importance of thinking outside the box in healthcare.

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