“Train With the Best” Podcast featuring guest Co-Host Coach Wes Dunning (Apple Podcast) (Spotify Podcast) (iHeart Radio)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-183-marrying-strength-and-skill-with-wes-dunning/id1215143779?i=1000543548866

Craig Hoffman and guest host Wes Dunning (Healthy Baller/Rockville, MD) talk about marrying strength training and skill development. Wes — a former D1 basketball player at Hampton — talks about his experience both as an athlete and as a strength coach in finding the balance of on-court/on-field training and work in the weight room.

The guys start with establishing a few principles that guide the rest of the conversation while also giving a few important questions trainers can ask their clients (or their parents) when they’re coming up with a long-term approach. From load management, to periodization, this chat has it all.

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Craig is an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership at join.whoop.com/hoffman.

Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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