The Tommy Brideson Show

Episode 13 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" All good training programs need to have built progressions to accumulate more volume or load, restraints that limit how hard you push and a solid structure that will help you gain momentum and results. All training methods have pros and cons which is why I believe using a combined strategy is best in most cases. For instance a strictly percent based program...

Episode 12 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" Spending time building a base will push your training progress forward more than any other tool. Often early on in someones lifting journey they chase strength and really sit on the limit in terms of intensity. At this point you can feel really burnt out, sustain an injury or fall out of love with lifting all together. Shifting your mindset to the long game...

Episode 11 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" Bracing on a surface level may seem easy in theory, you breath on average 20,000 times a day so how can it be that hard? The reality is that in order to create an effective brace you need to be able to and understand how to breath with your diaphragm, how to create stiffness through your midsection, how to position your ribs and pelvis in a way that allows f...

Episode 10 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" Often in the strength training world accessory exercises are an after thought. When you approach them with a mindset of maximising the value they add to your training you will start to feel the benefits as they are a great way to build muscle, assist with structural balance and injury prevention. Here a couple of tips that will help you get the most out of y...

Episode 9 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" The most successful people in all facets of life are process driven. They show up, do the work and look for refinements as they go to improve the overall efficiency. If we apply this to training and add processes to your training technique, how you approach your weekly sessions and nutrition you will end up having a really solid set of processes. In this epis...

Episode 8 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" When it comes to training, you are only as good as the positioning that you can create and maintain whilst lifting. Most of the technical breakdown will come from not being in the right position to start then you fall further out of position as you progress through your sets. This is why I am a big believer in understanding the make up of the human body. If y...

Episode 7 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" This episode unpacks how to make long term progress with you training. In order to keep progressing your training needs to be meaningful in a way that it is part of your lifestyle. Often we get caught up chasing arbitrary goals and when life gets busy or you fall short of short term goal training becomes less of a priority and training takes a back seat. Trai...

Episode 6 of "The Tommy Brideson Show" This episode aims to help build a simple framework around how to move into a Calorie Deficit. You want to make sure that you are only in these restrictive periods as long as you need to be with clear objectives. In saying that there are some simple rules that will help you to maintain your muscle mass and make sure that the weight you are loosing is sustainab...

Episode 5 of "The Tommy Brideson Podcast" This episode takes a deep dive into what I call linchpins for the deadlift movement. Linchpins are a set of rules that will allow you to develop a consistent set up and technique. It doesn't matter whether you deadlift in a conventional or sumo stance, the linchpins will be really helpful. The three linchpins are: #1 - Setting your hinge and maintaining th...

Episode 4 of "The Tommy Brideson Podcast" Training is like a savings account that accumulates over time. No one session will determine the outcome of your training. Some training session are just not going to be high energy and you will need to manage your expectations on the day and not let it get the better of you. When you have these days the best way to approach them is strip back the training...

Episode 3 of "The Tommy Brideson Podcast" This episode takes a deep dive into what I call linchpins for the bench press. Linchpins are a set of rules that will allow you to develop a consistent set up and technique. The three linchpins are: #1 - Creating the optimal upper body positioning that is strong and stable #2 - Building full body tension by creating leg drive #3 - Making all your reps cons...

Episode 2 of "The Tommy Brideson Podcast" Anyone who has been training long enough can relate to the frustration of dealing with an injury or niggle that holds back your training. One of the most effective ways to reduce your chances of injuries is offsetting the amount of work you do in training, activities and life by restoring your normal ranges of motion and function. You are not looking for p...

Episode 1 of "The Tommy Brideson Podcast" This episode takes a deep dive into what I call linchpins for the squatting movement. Linchpins are a set of rules that will allow you to develop a consistent set up and technique. The three linchpins are: #1 - Developing and maintaining your upper back positioning #2 - Effective breathing, bracing and how to hold throughout the squat #3 - Creating lower b...