Dr Yessis Interview

[Stuart0502]

Audio timestamps;

7:50 - What is a specialised strength exercise?

14:30 - How were specialised strength exercises being used in the soviet union?

18:20 - Soviet research into specialised strength exercises

21:00 - Differences between Soviet and Western research

32:00 - Western research into specialised strength exercises

33:00 - Using a biomechanical analysis to improve skill execution

39:00 - Common problems with how plyometrics are performed in the west.

44:00 - Specialised plyometrics for martial arts training.

48:30 - Prioritising endurance versus power.

50:30 - Is Olympic weightlifting effective for martial arts?

56:00 - Dr Yessis describes working with Evander Holyfield.

60:00 - Can you increase speed?

Video timestamps:

11:30 - Example of a knee drive

32:00 - Western research into specialised strength exercises.

 

[Funky White Boy]

Audio timestamps;

7:50 - What is a specialised strength exercise?

14:30 - How were specialised strength exercises being used in the soviet union?

18:20 - Soviet research into specialised strength exercises

21:00 - Differences between Soviet and Western research

32:00 - Western research into specialised strength exercises

33:00 - Using a biomechanical analysis to improve skill execution

39:00 - Common problems with how plyometrics are performed in the west.

44:00 - Specialised plyometrics for martial arts training.

48:30 - Prioritising endurance versus power.

50:30 - Is Olympic weightlifting effective for martial arts?

56:00 - Dr Yessis describes working with Evander Holyfield.

60:00 - Can you increase speed?

Video timestamps:

11:30 - Example of a knee drive

32:00 - Western research into specialised strength exercises.

Great interview!

 

[Noodles03]

@Stuart0502 , I haven’t listen to the whole interview, but so far I’m enjoying it. I also watched a bit of your other videos and they were also enjoyable and informative.

 

[RabbitPunch36]

The type of training recommended by Dr.Yessis is so much more useful in developing athletes than the standard just do 5x5 or starting strength.

Here is a breakdown of some of the key ideas behind the 1x20 method.
https://jackedathlete.com/10-takeaways-the-revolutionary-1-x-20-rm-strength-training-program/