The Modern Athlete Podcast

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 lift heavier weight more safely and efficiently.

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 Athlete. Sign up for Warfighter by January 4th, select the annual plan, and save over 50% on training:  Sign Up Here

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. The conversation highlights how traditional athletic training methods can be adapted for tactical athletes, emphasizing injury prevention and cognitive performance. ...

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, emphasizing the important role nutrition plays in maximizing the results of training. Follow Jon on Instagram: @what_the_heck71 Follow Jon on YouTube: Hammer and Chi...

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

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! Start Training Today:  Warfighter

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 and how they peaked on meet day. Start Training Here:  Join Warfighter Free

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 the top of your game.  This is a must listen for anyone who needs to perform at elite levels. You can follow Coach Kenn on Instagram here:  @bighousepower Sta...

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 need to get started. Start training here:  Warfighter Free Week

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 talk about his time in BUD/S and how he trains aspiring candidates today. Start Training Here:  Warfighter

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 stay consistent on our programming.  In this episode we discuss how you can amend your regular training to limited equipment variations and still achieve the train...

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.  Whether you're a sports athlete or tactical athlete, we all need to find ways to keep "the why" in our training.  Here's what Max has to say...

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? Start Training FREE on Warfighter:  Join Warfighter

Elite performers adopt systems...they don't hop from program to program with no logical order.  People who are serious about building strength, power, and endurance concurrently don't just need another program, they need a system that evolves as they become more advanced in their training.  In this episode we'll jump into the difference between programs and systems and how you can a...

Want to add running to your program without burning out?  Tune in to this episode and we use Warfighter as an example of exactly how to do this. Join Warfighter:  Warfighter Free Trial Apply for 1:1 Training:  Apply Here

We break down the day to day training on the newest cycle of Warfighter, Ironclad. Don't forget to use code IRONCLAD to grab 50% off Warfighter. Join Warfighter Here:  Start My Free Trial Warfighter + Mobility Bundle:  Join Here Want to Work 1:1 With Us?  Apply Here

Jimmy and I jump into the methods of how our athletes are hitting new PRs but at their leanest and lighted body composition. Want to work 1:1 with Jimmy?  Apply Here Join Warfighter: Start My Free Trial Warfighter + Mobility Bundle:  Start My Free Trial

In this episode, I reflect on their past training experiences and share valuable insights on strength and conditioning. I emphasize the importance of focusing on fundamental movements, maintaining consistency over intensity, and understanding nutrition's role in performance. I also highlight the significance of tracking progress and the benefits of coaching to maximize training potential. App...

Brand new 12 week cycle is coming up on Warfighter and here's what you can expect to see. Join Warfighter FREE:  Join Here Novice Lifter?:  Join Warfighter Foundations Warfighter + Nutrition Support:  Warfighter Elite Get the Warfighter Bundle:  Join Here

We break down a research article detailing the effects of concurrent resistance and aerobic training on ruck performance and body composition.  We match the research with what we've seen in 20+ years of working with athletes to help you find the best training methods to reach your goals. Read the original article here:   ( PDF) Effects of Concurrent Resistance and Aerobic Training on Load-Bea...

Physical Readiness is what we do.  It's the purpose of Modern Athlete to help athletes be able to answer the call anytime, anywhere, 365 days out of the year.  Here's how we think about training and readiness cycles. Join Warfighter for free here:  https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/modern-athlete-strength-solutions?attrib=260991-pod Apply for 1:1 Coaching:   1:1 Coach...

Jimmy and I catch up on training, going into detail about both of our current training goals and how we are developing our program to accomplish them. Want Jimmy to coach you 1:1?   Apply for coaching here. Join Warfighter for a Week Free:   Warfighter Warfighter + Mobility + Yoke Bundle:  Access Here Warfighter: Mobility: Join the new mobility team

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