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In this episode of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David welcomes Brandon Accardi, a highly regarded Australian S&C coach and gym owner. Brandon’s knowledge and approach to movement can be applied to any type of system. The conversation covers topics such as constraints and queuing, variety and variability, shin angles, and centre of mass. Towards the end, the guys discuss social media strategies and Brandon’s rising reputation in the industry. Tune in to gain insights into movement and coaching from Brandon!_____[00:01:46] Importance of social media strategy.[00:05:52] Drawing inspiration from different fields.[00:09:20] Sore shoulder from snatches.[00:11:55] Different weightlifting archetypes.[00:15:59] Shin angle in weightlifting.[00:21:05] Teaching a quality hinge.[00:24:11] Cues as constraints.[00:28:17] Coaching for effective movement.[00:34:02] More effective squat alternatives.[00:44:26] Coaching biomechanical knowledge and cues.[00:49:14] Social media strategy.[00:58:29] Outdated models in weightlifting.[01:02:06] Leveraging AI for programming.[01:05:23] Contact points in plyometrics.[01:12:19] High speed running._____Connect with David Grey Rehab:

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David dives into the topic of French contrast training and its application in both training and rehab. He shares his insights and experiences with this training method and offers valuable tips for incorporating it into your own practice. Whether you’re a coach, therapist, or fitness enthusiast, this episode is packed with useful information to enhance your understanding of contrast training. _____[00:01:30] Using contrast training in rehab. [00:04:08] French contrast training. [00:09:23] Potentiation and its myth. [00:12:21] Secrets in training methods. [00:17:13] Being tired is a skill. [00:21:38] Band assisted jumping. [00:23:14] Hip-dominant exercises in rehab. [00:28:49] Mid stance specific exercises. [00:31:01] Fatigue contrast and pain. [00:34:25] Training under fatigue. [00:38:05] French contrast training._____Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramSubscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes Visit the DGR Interactive platformhttps://youtu.be/UdcmWOFnAPc

In episode #76 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David chats about the foot, pronation, and loading & unlocking the mid-foot.“Compression is what pronates the foot, not driving your knee into the inside, not pushing your inside arch into the floor.”He answers questions from listeners and explains higher level concepts around how to do it and why it won’t work.This is a great episode we’re sure you’ll enjoy!—–00:00:14 Foot unlocking exercises explained.00:06:22 Wearing specific shoes for pronation.00:12:25 Wear shoes for ground exercises.00:19:44 Wearing shoes can help with foot issues on the floor00:23:09 Compression pronates the foot.00:28:28 Sensitize through standing movement.—–Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramSubscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodesVisit the DGR Interactive platformhttps://youtu.be/fecP4R6gBGQ

In episode #76 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David chats about the foot, pronation, and loading & unlocking the mid-foot. “Compression is what pronates the foot, not driving your knee into the inside, not pushing your inside arch into the floor.”He answers questions from listeners and explains higher level concepts around how to do it and why it won’t work. This is a great episode we’re sure you’ll enjoy!—–00:00:14 Foot unlocking exercises explained. 00:06:22 Wearing specific shoes for pronation. 00:12:25 Wear shoes for ground exercises. 00:19:44 Wearing shoes can help with foot issues on the floor00:23:09 Compression pronates the foot. 00:28:28 Sensitize through standing movement.—–Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramSubscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes Visit the DGR Interactive platform

In episode #76 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David chats about the foot, pronation, and loading and unlocking the mid-foot.“Compression is what pronates the foot, not driving your knee into the inside, not pushing your inside arch into the floor.”He answers questions from listeners and explains higher level concepts around how to do it and why it won’t work.This is a great episode we’re sure you’ll enjoy!Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramSubscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodesVisit the DGR Interactive platform

In episode 73 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David welcomes Craig Mallett as his guest, a martial arts expert with a unique perspective on training.David speaks about his experience of being coached by Craig and what he learned during that time: Daoist arts, Chinese, internal and external martial arts.They discuss topics such as pain, habitual movement, body awareness, spatial awareness, training the mind to focus, and the differences in training styles between traditional S&C and physio world compared to internal arts.Craig advocates for letting go of unnecessary tension while training. Overall, this episode presents a fresh perspective on martial arts training![00:01:39] Letting go of unnecessary tension.[00:09:48] Internal vs external martial arts.[00:18:09] Traditional vs. modern yoga.[00:21:34] Confronting challenges directly.[00:29:24] Tension in our bodies.[00:32:24] Concentration and strength training.[00:36:02] Exchange of breathing and chi.[00:42:02] Focusing on one thing.[00:44:59] Spatial awareness through movement.[00:49:10] Perception and reality.[00:53:11] Linking exercises to psychology.[00:56:00] Performance vs Longevity.[01:00:17] Movement expression in old age.[01:03:34] Building momentum in training.[01:08:06] Pain is not always bad.[01:15:11] Learning from mistakes.[01:19:48] Movement and tension.Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramSubscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodesVisit the DGR Interactive platformConnect with Craig:Visit his platforms: www.craigmallett.comcommunity.craigmallett.comCraig is an instructor (and student!) of the Daoist tradition called Ba Men Da Xuan, under the direct tutelage of the guardian of the tradition, Master Serge Augier.He started exploring self-cultivation methods in 2003, and accumulated significant experience training with some of the brightest minds in the world such as Master Dapeng Wang, Kit Laughlin, Simon Thakur, Emmet Louis and Dave Wardman, before joining the Da Xuan tradition in 2014. Having a lot of experience with many different modern modalities brings him a unique vantage point to his traditional studies. Within the tradition, he specializes in the internal and external physical practices, helping people to restore their relationship to their body and train in a way that is sustainable for the rest of their lives. He aims to present his teachings in a simple, clear way so that they are accessible to everyone, without the need for new-age fluff.https://youtu.be/rFRPDf6pFwI

In episode 72 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David fields three different questions from listeners.He discusses the idea of position dictating function, provides tips for helping therapists improve their ability to analyse movement, and offers advice on developing general versus specific strength in the gym.[00:01:01] Physio and coaching collaboration.[00:04:10] Progressing Running Skills Safely.[00:08:18] Munich workshop and “position dictates function”.[00:11:54] Position influencing function.[00:15:44] Importance of Warmup for Movement.[00:19:50] Coaching movement and time management.[00:25:41] Developing general vs specific strength.[00:27:18] Unspecific training for athletes.[00:31:41] Proper foot positioning during exercises.[00:34:45] Movement patterns in sports.[00:38:15] Pursuing Goals and Traveling.Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramListen to more podcast episodesSubscribe to our YouTube channelhttps://youtu.be/wIpr-d9s_2A

In episode 72 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David fields three different questions from listeners.He discusses the idea of position dictating function, provides tips for helping therapists improve their ability to analyse movement, and offers advice on developing general versus specific strength in the gym.[00:01:01] Physio and coaching collaboration.[00:04:10] Progressing Running Skills Safely.[00:08:18] Munich workshop and “position dictates function”.[00:11:54] Position influencing function.[00:15:44] Importance of Warmup for Movement.[00:19:50] Coaching movement and time management.[00:25:41] Developing general vs specific strength.[00:27:18] Unspecific training for athletes.[00:31:41] Proper foot positioning during exercises.[00:34:45] Movement patterns in sports.[00:38:15] Pursuing Goals and Traveling.Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab ProgramVisit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramListen to more podcast episodesSubscribe to our YouTube channel

Vas Krishnan, physio, S&C coach and sprint specialist who works with national-level sprinters. He talks about groin surgery and rehab, the balance of coaching and clinical work, sprint mechanics and timing, using drills and rhythm to teach motor skills, and how regressions reveal hidden deficits in plyometrics and running.