Welcome to Episode 404 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation.
In this episode, we discuss Pain-Free Quad Training and dive into strategies for building stronger, healthier quads during PFJ rehab while avoiding common pitfalls. Here's what we covered:
- The importance of functional, closed-chain exercises like split squats for pain-free quad training during rehab.
- Why leg extensions might not be the best choice for those with patellofemoral joint pain—and what to do instead!
- How to target quads effectively while addressing glute and hamstring strength for optimal knee rehab.
- Conditioning strategies for youth athletes and how to balance sport-specific activity with functional fitness.
- A discussion on attacking the hips and the role of hamstring strength in minimizing knee and back pain.
Enjoy the episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for listening!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
04:52 - Coaches Corner with Mike Boyle
07:13 - Mike Boyle on Patellofemoral Joint Health
15:30 - Understanding Hamstrings
19:12 - Addressing Hamstring Tightness
20:00 - Managing Back Pain
23:50 - Importance of Stability Work
26:30 - Overthinking Movement Patterns
28:14 - Anti-Rotation Exercises
30:05 - Conditioning Techniques
35:52 - Wrapping Up
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