The Performance Compass
Hosted by Decker Lindsay, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, and entrepreneur, The Performance Compass is your ultimate guide to unlocking your full athletic potential. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a seasoned athlete, or just passionate about improving your health and fitness, this podcast delivers actionable insights and strategies to elevate your performance.
Each episode is packed with expert tips, real-world advice, and practical steps that you can implement right away to optimize your training, recovery, and overall well-being. From strength training and conditioning to nutrition, mindset, and injury prevention, The Performance Compass provides a holistic approach to becoming your best self—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Join Decker as he explores the science of performance, breaks down complex topics, and shares proven techniques for getting stronger, fitter, and more resilient. Whether you're looking to improve your athletic performance, break through plateaus, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle, The Performance Compass will help you chart your course for success.
Tune in and take the first step toward mastering your performance—no matter where you’re starting from!
The Performance Compass
Episode 5: How to Develop Explosive Power
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In this episode of The Performance Compass, Decker unpacks the key to turning strength into explosive power. Using a simple “light switch” analogy, he explains how your body recruits and fires muscle fibers — and how training can make that process faster and more efficient.
From plyometrics and Olympic lifts to ballistic training and contrast methods, Decker shares practical strategies athletes and active adults can use to move stronger, quicker, and more athletically.
Tune in and learn how to unlock the kind of power that separates strong from unstoppable.