Bodyweight Training & Movement Variety for Hoopers | CRISTIAN PLASCENCIA | Ep. 101

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Cristian Placsencia joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to share his journey from aspiring basketball player to respected strength & conditioning coach. Cristian dives into his career progression, from his early PT aspirations to working with elite basketball players.

Christian reveals how dropping out of grad school to work at Onnit shaped his career path, his missed opportunity with Taylor Swift's tour, and how COVID-19 unexpectedly accelerated his business. He shares insights on mobility training for basketball, the evolution of his training philosophy, and the underrated importance of foot and ankle work in athletic performance.

Don't miss Cristian's practical advice on plyometrics implementation, recovery modalities, and his candid takes on what's overrated versus underrated in today's training landscape. And remember to subscribe!

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:51 - Meeting Cristian Plascencia 00:03:40 - CP's background and journey in exercise science 00:09:07 - Holistic PT approaches 00:17:11 - Dropping out of grad school 00:23:45 - Focusing on mobility and the Taylor Swift tour offer 00:25:59 - Starting Durable Athlete 00:39:10 - Thriving during COVID 00:46:03 - Advice to younger self 00:51:50 - Benefits of bodyweight training approaches 01:00:51 - Evolution of training philosophies 01:06:50 - Pros and cons of early athletic specialization 01:15:10 - Balancing client needs and performance improvement 01:25:07 - Plyometric fundamentals for basketball athletes 01:39:59 - Passive recovery modalities 01:46:31 - Cristian's music background 01:46:33 - Overrated Training methodologies 01:51:34 - Unsolicited Advice

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