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? 

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...

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...

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...<...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Listener Q&A episode where we will discuss how to set goals, staying consistent on your training, rep ranges for specific results, and more!

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...

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...

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.<...

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...

Strength, Hypertrophy, Conditioning - all wrapped up inside our newest cycle on Warfighter.Start Here:  Warfighte...

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!

How do you get the most out of athletes?  George Greene has seen it all from working with athletes on the collegiate level to tactical professionals in Special Operations.  Proud to bring our friend, George Greene, onto the podcast.

Coach Jimmy and Andy discuss their latest prep for a powerlifting meet in which Jimmy took first place and set a new state record in the deadlift.  These two experienced competitors talk about how they structured their training to prepare ...

You guys know how much we love the Tier System for tactical athletes.  Today's episode is special - we have the creator of the Tier System, Coach Joe Kenn (aka Big House) to talk about getting strong, well-conditioned, and performing at th...

Many of our athletes train out of their home gym or have aspirations to build a kick ass home gym.  Prioritizing how you want to set it up to get the most bang for your buck can be tough.  This episode we break down exactly what you n...

Stew Smith is one of the originals in tactical strength and conditioning - developing programs for aspiring Special Operations candidates and many more before tactical strength and conditioning was even a thing.  Listen to Stew and Jimmy t...

Tactical athletes will never have perfect conditions at all times.  Sometimes you find yourself away from your standard gym equipment and must amend training to what you have on hand.  That's expected and we must find better way to st...

Professional lacrosse athlete and Nike sponsored athlete, Max Adler, joins us on the podcast.  Max has had a beast of a lacrosse career but continues to find way to train hard and keep purpose in his training since hanging the cleats up.&n...

How important is training?  That depends...What happens if you fail?  In this episode we are discussing finding greater purpose behind your training.  How high should our standard be?  And how do we stay committed?Sta...