In this episode, David is joined by Michael Goulden of Integra Training. 

Michael specialises in biomechanics (in particular exercise mechanics) and neuroscience, Michael builds programs that is specific to the clients body, anatomy, training experience and desired outcome.

His master’s degree is in Biomechanics (MSc) and is a Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist (RTSm).

David & Michael discuss:

Topic 1: Anatomy 

Q1. How important is it for coaches / personal trainers to understand anatomy?

Q2. What level of anatomical variation is common between clients & what impact does this have on exercise selection and execution?

Topic 2: Biomechanics & Exercise execution

Q3. How does understanding biomechanics benefit a personal trainer?

Q4. What is the resistance profile & strength profile of an exercise?

Q5 How does one practically apply the knowledge of these profiles to exercise execution? How do we stimulate muscles through their full ROM? How do we customise machine set-up to an individual?

Q6. Why is feeling the muscle not always a good indicator of musle activation? 

Q7. Are the compound lifts enough to improve performance? What role do isolation exercises play in athlete development?

Topic 3: Muscular Priming &  Rehabilitation

Q8. How can isometrics be used to "prime" the neuromuscular system for strength training?

Q9. What is the best way to treat muscle tightness? 

Q10. As a practitioner, how does one deal with clients who want to "rush" or accelerate rehab quicker than possible

Full show notes: www.hpascience.com/episode40

In this episode, David is joined by the founder of Bayesian Bodybuilding, Menno Henselmans. 

Menno was once a high-level business consultant who specialized in advanced statistical data analysis. Menno then traded in his business life to chase his passion of coaching. 

In this episode David and Menno discuss;