The Modern Athlete Podcast
Pushing the limits of human performance through building elite strength, speed, and endurance.
Episodes
79 episodes
The 6 Core Standards of Warfighter (#79)
In this episode, we break down the 6 Core Standards of Warfighter and why we use them to measure performance. We cover testing week, identifying weaknesses, and how these standards help build a stronger, more complete tactical athlete.No...
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Conjugate Training for Tactical Professionals (#78)
Most athletes either train strength, conditioning, or power. Tactical professionals need all three. In this episode, we explain how we use conjugate style training inside a concurrent training model to develop complete athletes. From dynamic ef...
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Build Your Home Gym the Right Way (#77)
Building a home gym doesn’t need to be complicated. In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Howell to break down how to prioritize equipment, maximize space, and build a gym that actually delivers results.Not on Warfighter?
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Programming Strength & Conditioning for Jiu-Jitsu (#76)
If you’re rolling multiple times per week but not adjusting your training, you’re setting yourself up to feel run down. In this episode, we cover how to structure strength and conditioning for Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on building your gas tank, impr...
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Fix the Gaps in Your Performance (#75)
If your training isn’t working, it’s not random, you’re missing something. In this episode, we walk through common athlete problems and exactly how to fix them, from poor conditioning to lack of structure and program hopping. The goal is simple...
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Master the Tactical Readiness Standard (#74)
If you’re not assessing, you’re guessing. We introduce the Readiness Standard, a five-event test designed for tactical athletes to evaluate total fitness across multiple domains. This episode breaks down each event and shows how to use your res...
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Build Better Movement (#73)
Stop overthinking substitutions. This episode explains how to train within total body, lower body, and upper body categories so you can adjust on the fly without losing effectiveness. Understand the system, match the intent, and keep moving for...
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Designing Effective Group Training (#72)
On this episode of the Modern Athlete Podcast, we break down how to run effective group PT sessions by focusing on what actually matters: group size, time, space, and equipment. When sessions are organized, consistent, and intention...
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Training Mistakes Limiting Your Progress - And How to Correct Them (#71)
We've seen thousands of athletes train. We also see the same mistake happen over and over again. Here are the top ones. And here's how to correct them.Not on Warfighter?
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The Build, Output, Armor (BOA) System Used on Warfighter to Manage Training Fatigue and Drive Gains (#70)
The Build, Output, Armor (BOA) System is how we maximize training gains, provide a scalable solution for people who have 3, 4, 5, or 6 days a week to train, and manage weekly recovery.In this episode we are diving into what BOA is and an...
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Veteran, Firefighter, and Strongman, Harry Walker on Strongman Methods for Tactical Performance (#69)
In this episode of the Modern Athlete Podcast, Coach Jimmy sits down with Harry Walker, founder of Warhorse Athletics, Marine Corps Infantry veteran, wildland firefighter, and elite Strongman competitor.Harry breaks down how Strongman t...
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Inside the NEW Warfighter Cycle - Atlas (#68)
Brian and Jimmy go in depth about what to expect on the new cycle, how to build to a one rep max, and our framework for managing weekly training fatigue, the BOA System.If you're not training with us and want to hop on the next cycle...<...
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Structuring Nutrition for Athletes on Warfighter (#67)
In this episode, Coach Jimmy and dietitian Erik Grohmann discuss the Warfighter annual training plan for athletes, focusing on the integration of nutrition and training. They explore the importance of injury recovery, body compositi...
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Train Hard When Your Mind Says Stop with 3x America's Strongest Man, Derek Poundstone (#66)
Coach Jimmy interviews Derek Poundstone, a former World's Strongest Man competitor, 3x America's Strongest Man, 2x Arnold Classic strongman winner, and law enforcement officer. They discuss Derek's journey into strongman competition...
Mental Performance for Warfighters with Dr. Seth Haselhuhn (#65)
Dr. Seth Haselhuhn breaks down why mental performance for tactical professionals isn't the same as sport psychology—and why "tactical athlete" is a misleading term.Seth is a mental performance coach working with special operations and t...
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Naval Special Warfare and Collegiate Strength Coach - Justin Bentivegna (#64)
In this episode of the Modern Athlete Podcast, Coach Jimmy sits down with Justin Bentivegna, a longtime friend, training partner, and fellow strength coach, to unpack what effective training really looks like for tactical profes...
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Being Fit for Fatherhood with Chris Conroy of Dad Training (#63)
In this episode, Coach Jimmy and Chris Conroy discuss the importance of maintaining health and fitness as a father. They explore Chris's journey with the '100 Days of Healthy' challenge, his upcoming Ironman training, and the balance between fa...
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Breaking Down the Warfighter Annual Training Plan (#62)
The Annual Plan is how you build ALL physical qualities over the course of a year. When you build everything at once, nothing ever becomes the priority. This is how we build elite strength and conditioning while keeping athletes hea...
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Why You're Not Getting Stronger (And What to Do About It) #61
Listener Q&A episode where we will discuss how to set goals, staying consistent on your training, rep ranges for specific results, and more!
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Bracing for Max Gains (#60)
Being able to properly brace your body and create as stable of a platform as possible is necessary to lift heavier loads - and to stay safe while doing so. In this episode, our coaching staff dives into the exact methods you can use to li...
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New Additions to Warfighter and What's Next in 2026 (#59)
We're looking back on what we've done in 2026 and talking plans for what the next year holds. In this episode Jimmy and Brian also discuss how their views of coaching may have changed and how that influences the next chapter of Modern Ath...
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Be More Athletic with a Gun - Green Beret and USPSA Shooter Alexz Jones (#58)
Alexz Jones is a Green Beret and USPSA Grandmaster - the highest possible classification within the sport.This episode delves into the world of tactical training, focusing on the integration of athleticism and performance on demand.<...
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Building High-Performance Bodies: Training & Nutrition with Jon Heck (#57)
In this episode of the Modern Athlete Podcast, we interview Jon Heck, a former NFL strength and conditioning coach and competitive athlete. Jon shares his journey from a football background to becoming a strength and nutrition coach...
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Inside Fortify - The New Warfighter Cycle (#56)
Strength, Hypertrophy, Conditioning - all wrapped up inside our newest cycle on Warfighter.Start Here: Warfighte...
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Top 5 Biggest Training Gaps (And How to Fix Them) (#55)
We've worked with thousands of athletes at Modern Athlete, and we've narrowed down what we believe to be the top 5 things generally missing from programs these days. If your goal is peak performance - make sure you are addressing these!
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