Jared Bidne: Strength Conditioning Coach and Podcaster

Explosive Mechanics | Strength, Speed & Power

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Explosive Mechanics is a gym with a performance system engineered for the development of elite human strength, speed, and power. Hosted by Jared Bidne, this podcast breaks down applied biomechanics, force production, acceleration mechanics, vertical jump development, and structured progression models that transfer directly to sport. Built in Georgia and applied worldwide. Every principle is applied, measured, and refined in real athletes to produce measurable, repeatable performance outcomes - not trends, not hype, not guesswork. This is not fitness content. This is performance engineering. Sy...

Author

Jared Bidne: Strength Conditioning Coach and Podcaster

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.explosivemechanics.com

Latest episode

Apr 21, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 53 - Red Pill or Blue Pill 02.08.2021

In this episode, Jared asks "Which pill do you choose, red or blue?"

Episode 52 - Jump Book Update and Jump Q&A 31.07.2021

In this episode, Jared gives an update on the jump book that he's writing, and he goes over jump questions from instagram and email.

Episode 51 - Dylan Spelios - Navy Football 16.07.2021

In this episode, Jared talks with Dylan about his time at the gym and the things he has learned along the way.  The gym is more than what meets the eye. It's a place that can take you past your expectations.

Episode 50 - Conjugate For Sports 05.02.2021

In this episode, I go over what conjugate training really is and how to implement it into the sport training process.  I also discuss with Ben Baggett how to use conjugate training for throwing harder/faster.

Episode 49 - Blake Burnard's Explosive Mechanics Experience 30.12.2020

In this episode, I go over Blake's experience of seeing the gym in person vs what appears on social media.  We talk about conjugate training for athletes and what it really is and that true training is organized chaos.

Episode 48 - Discussion with Kalil Sherrod 25.10.2020

In this episode, I go over many questions from Kalil Sherrod concerning my thought process on training athletes, and the many methods I use to approach different training situations.

Episode 47 - Sports Training Weekly Q and A 16.10.2020

In this episode, Jared answers questions about youth training, jump training, bench problems, and training partners.

Episode 46 - Weekly Shit and Powerlifters are Weird 02.10.2020

In this episode, Jared goes over why powerlifters are weird and weekly shit that happens at the gym.

Episode 45 - BS Speed Training 17.03.2020

In this episode, Jared goes over how he came up with the name, Explosive Mechanics, and BS speed training.

Episode 44 -Dumbbell Jump Q and A 13.03.2020

In this episode, I go over questions that I have received from email and Instagram regarding dumbbell jumps and general training information. 

Episode 43 - Things I have learned from powerlifting 03.02.2020

In this episode, Jared Bidne goes over things he has learned from powerlifting that helps with sports performance and explains the 5% method.

Episode 42 - How I approach maxing people 02.02.2020

In this episode, I go over how I approach performing a one rep max attempt for my athletes. 

Episode 41 - Things that piss me off 01.02.2020

In this episode, I rant over things that piss me off and talk about fitness vs performance.

Episode 40 - Same Shit 27.01.2020

In this episode,  I go over the keys to being stronger and faster, and the difference between high bar and low bar squat.

Episode 39 - Q and A - Dumb Ass Training 25.01.2020

In this episode, I answered email questions and talked about shit I found in the trash.

Episode 38 - Passing The Eye Test In Sports 23.11.2019

In this episode, I talk about passing the eye test for athletic performance.  Just because you look the part does not mean you perform the part.  I also talk about how your own kids should be an example of your coaching knowledge.

Episode 37 - More Weekly Shit 22.10.2019

In this episode, I recap episode 36 training methods, and talk about more Weekly Shit that happens at the gym.

Episode 36 - How we got screwed up on our thought process about weight training 09.10.2019

In this episode, I go over the history of how we got screwed up on our thought process about weight training.  I also go over strength training methods and cover some more weekly shit.

Episode 35 - Round 3 of Weekly Shit and Training Info. 29.09.2019

In this episode,  I go more into the bench press and how the pad affects the end result.  I also talk about the bench and how it correlates to swing speed in sports.  I answer more max effort training questions and what accessories we do.  Enjoy another round of Weekly Shit. 

Episode 34 - Round 2 of Weekly Shit and Training Info 23.09.2019

This episode is round 2 of weekly shit.  I discuss what I have to deal with at the gym and answer weekly training questions. 

Episode 33 - Weekly Shit and Training Info 15.09.2019

In this episode, I talk about weekly shit I have to deal with at the gym and answer training questions. 

Episode 32 - Jacob Link - Professional Volleyball Player for Italy 27.07.2019

In this episode Jacob and I talk about the difference in training at Explosive Mechanics vs his experience in Sweden.  We also talk about the athletic training  path in the US. vs. Overseas.

Episode 31 - Brooks Hardy - Jumping Ability 06.05.2019

In this episode, I talk with Brooks Hardy.  Brooks is one of the original guinea pigs that helped me with jump training.  We talk about the training process and how we started our jump training at Explosive Mechanics.

Episode 30 - Westside Vs The World - Michael Fahey part 2 29.04.2019

In this episode, I talk with Michael Fahey, the director and producer of the film Westside Vs The World.  We talk about how he got started in film making and what made him want to do a movie on Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell. 

Episode 29 - Michael Fahey - Westside Vs The World part 1. 27.04.2019

In this 2 part episode, I talk with Michael Fahey, the Director and producer of the movie Westside Vs The World.  We talk about the film and his connection to Westside Barbell, and Louie Simmons. 

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