Chad Wesley Smith is a record-breaking powerlifter, coach, and the founder of Juggernaut Training Systems. He joins the BarBend podcast to talk about the four main areas powerlifters and strength athletes of all types can focus on when working from home with limited or no equipment. Chad also highlights specific movements to focus on to keep neural force production high while away from heavy weights.
In this episode of the BarBend Podcast, David Thomas Tao and Chad Wesley Smith cover:
- Chad’s recovery from a recent surgery (1:30)
- The response Chad has seen from athletes without access to normal equipment and gym space (2:33)
- Areas strength athletes can focus on during this time (5:15)
- Retaining neural force production qualities via high velocity and high force movements
- Retaining muscle mass and hypertrophy
- Building work capacity
- New movement patterns and mobility work
- What Chad prioritizes with no equipment (10:30)
- When the intensity is low, you have to get the stimulus from volume and frequency (12:24)
- Nutritional considerations when training at home (13:20)
- Business considerations for those in the fitness industry (16:00)
Relevant links and further reading:
- Follow Chad Wesley Smith on Instagram and check out his profile on Juggernaut Training Systems
- Follow David Thomas Tao on Instagram and Twitter
