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Dane Miller

Official Podcast of Garage Strength! Talking all things sports, strength, and fitness from Olympic Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller.

The Garage Strength Podcast

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller Exercise Scientist Dan Cleather to discuss the science force and power training for athletes in strength and conditioning.

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0:00 – Why Coaches Overthink Power Instead of Impulse
1:18 – Meet Dr. Dan Cleather & Why This Conversation Matters

2:19 – How Different Athletes Express Force (Football vs Wrestling vs Triple Jump)
3:46 – Coaching Without a Rigid Model: Reading the Athlete in Front of You

5:31 – Time Constraints, Ground Contact & Force Application in Sport
7:08 – Triple Jump vs Lineman: Elastic vs Concentric Force Production

9:45 – Eccentric vs Concentric Demands Across Sports
10:58 – Dynamic Correspondence Explained for Coaches

13:22 – The 5 Criteria of Dynamic Correspondence (Simplified)
16:32 – Why Force Magnitude & Time Matter More Than Exercise Appearance

18:46 – Why Experienced Coaches Stop Chasing Perfect Specificity
21:25 – Kinematics vs Force: What Most Coaches Miss

23:46 – Seeing the “Matrix”: Thinking in Forces, Not Movements
26:46 – Strength as the Base: Why Squatting Still Matters

28:39 – Why Impulse Matters More Than Power in Training
30:46 – The Problem With Chasing “Power” Metrics

33:07 – Defining Power, Explosiveness & Rate of Force Development
36:00 – Impulse Explained: Force × Time Made Simple

39:06 – Impulse & Velocity Change (Jumping, Sprinting, Acceleration)
42:19 – Why Better Jumpers Stay on the Ground Longer

45:27 – Sport Context Matters: Combine Jumps vs Game Jumps
49:10 – Using Momentum to Create Higher Forces

52:38 – Breaking Down Explosiveness: Early vs Late RFD
55:24 – Diagnosing Twitchy vs Grind-Style Athletes

59:11 – How Olympic Lifts Develop Late-Stage RFD
1:02:02 – Using Jumps, Cleans & Boxes to Target Impulse Deficits

1:05:02 – What Coaches Can See Without Force Plates
1:07:49 – Why Violent Acceleration Matters in Weightlifting

1:10:21 – Jumping the Feet, Technique & Force Timing
1:14:01 – Cues vs Intent: Why End Positions Don’t Matter Most

1:17:08 – Velocity-Based Training Through the Lens of Impulse
1:22:26 – Why Faster Squats Mean More Impulse

1:25:02 – Twitchy Athletes, Strength Ceilings & Failure Patterns
1:28:11 – Coaching Is Art Informed by Mechanics

1:30:18 – Should We Replace the Word “Power”?
1:32:10 – Dan Cleather’s New Book & Final Coaching Takeaways

The Evolving Science of Strength and Conditioning w/ Exercise Scientist Dan Cleather

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Vertical Jump World Record Holder Isaiah Rivera and his Coach John Evans to discuss the best ways to get explosive and jump higher in the gym.

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How To Get As Explosive As Possible w/ Vertical Jump World Record Holder Isaiah Rivera & John Evans

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley to discuss the best ways to get stronger while training endurance.

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0:00 – Can You Deadlift 500 lbs AND Run a Sub-5 Mile? Hybrid Training Explained
0:42 – Why “Fatigue Masks Fitness” & How Cardio Actually Affects Strength
1:53 – Building the Hybrid Week: Heavy Deadlifts, Track Work & Session Structure
3:41 – Understanding Athlete Weaknesses, Backgrounds & Adaptation Needs
5:02 – Strength + Endurance Programming: Volume, Intensity & Recovery Cycles
7:49 – Managing Systemic vs Local Fatigue & Avoiding Performance Drop-Offs
10:08 – Fergus’ 500 lb Squat + Sub-5 Mile: Lessons in Fatigue, Power & Adaptation
12:53 – Assessing Goals, Baselines & Time Availability in Hybrid Training
15:14 – Strength Background vs Endurance Background: Movement Skill Differences
18:01 – What “Hybrid Athlete” Really Means & Why Training Isn’t Black-and-White
20:37 – Hustle, Stones & Ultras: Extreme Feats of Strength-Endurance Explained
23:02 – Intensity vs Volume in Running: Why High-Impact Training Breaks You Faster
26:11 – Marathon Training Mistakes, Stress Fractures & Bodyweight Challenges
30:22 – The Role of Inefficiency: Femur Length, Running Mechanics & Injury Risk
33:58 – Key Takeaways: Volume vs Intensity & What Actually Improves Running Speed
36:41 – Using Rowing, Cycling & Cross-Training for Threshold Development
41:58 – Maintaining Aerobic Capacity During Injury: Heart Rate, Zones & Return to Run
45:12 – How to Progress Threshold Training for Heavy Athletes (200+ lbs)
48:22 – Session Ratios: Strength Work, Threshold Days & Weekly Hybrid Layouts
52:01 – Stone Lifting, Strongman & Why Odd Objects Reveal Real Strength
58:42 – Mental Battles: Self-Doubt, Pressure & Learning to Problem-Solve Under Fatigue
1:03:35 – Project Tenacity: Fergus’ 10 Ironmans in 10 Days for Suicide Awareness
1:07:52 – Vulnerability, Masculinity & Why Endurance Training Heals the Mind
1:12:27 – Finding Purpose Through Movement, Community & Showing Up Daily
1:18:46 – Lessons From Hybrid Training: Fulfillment, Routine & Reducing Barriers to Entry
1:24:34 – Closing Thoughts: Embracing What You Suck At & Growing Through Challenge

The Key To Increasing Strength and Endurance at the Same Time w/ Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper to discuss the best ways to get stronger in the weight room.

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0:00 – Intro: Best Lifts for “Stupid Strength”
0:45 – Meet Mitchell Hooper & What This Episode Covers
1:47 – Strongman Training Split: Offseason vs Show Prep
3:47 – Peak Strength Black Friday Offer
4:39 – Key Lifts & Movement Patterns for Strongman (Push, Pull, Squat, Hinge, Press, Carry)
6:37 – Olympic Lifts, Jerks & Plyometrics for Strongman Power
9:01 – Squat Variations, Front Squats & Transfer to Events
10:06 – Dumbbell / Bodybuilding Accessories & Shoulder Support Work
11:20 – Peak Strength App Plug (Train Like a Powerlifter or Athlete)
12:18 – Sports Backgrounds That Transfer to Strongman (Football, Marathons, Multi-sport)
14:09 – What’s Harder: Running a Marathon or a Strongman Show?
15:06 – How to Gain Weight & Strength Without a “Dirty Bulk”
19:24 – Hooper’s Daily Calories, Macros & Meal Frequency
22:39 – Pre-Workout & Contest-Day Fueling (Monster Mash, Carbs, Caffeine Strategy)
27:27 – Evidence-Based Training: Pros, Cons & Real-World Application
32:55 – Experimenting on Himself vs Following the Research
35:37 – How Freakishly Strong Is Joe Kovacs?
37:01 – Using Strongman Training for Sports Performance (Football, Wrestling, etc.)
40:48 – Breathing, Bracing & CO₂ Tolerance for Max Lifts and Medleys
44:06 – Could Hooper Be the Next Mariusz Pudzianowski? Longevity & Health Trade-Offs
45:22 – Big Z, Bodyweight & Why He Doesn’t Want to Get Bigger
46:15 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow Mitchell Hooper

The Best Lifts To Get STUPID STRONG w/ World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with NFL Speed Coach Les Spellman @LesSpellman to discuss the best ways to get athletes faster.

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The Most Effective Method To Get Athletes Faster w/ NFL Speed Coach Les Spellman

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller critiques the insane strength workout of NFL Running Back Christian McCaffrey.

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0:00 – Key Lifts Will Retell Used to Reach the NFL (Strength Training for Football)
1:26 – Podcast Intro: Explosive Strength & Speed Training with Will Retell
2:25 – Why Olympic Lifts Built Will’s NFL Power (Clean, Snatch, Jerk Breakdown)
5:02 – How Olympic Lifts Bridge Strength and Speed for Field Sport Athletes
10:03 – Double Knee Bend Explained: Hidden Plyometric Tool for Jumping & Sprinting
11:10 – Does Strength Training Make You Faster? Research, Speed, and Long-Term Gains
15:32 – Peak Strength App: Athletic Performance Programming for Field Sports
16:32 – “Strong Enough” vs “Fast Enough”: Strength vs Speed Training Debate
24:41 – Front Squat vs Back Squat for Athletes: Best Squat for Team Sports Performance
30:00 – Upper Body KPIs: Bench Press vs Pull-Ups vs Dips for Athletic Strength
36:12 – Baseline Strength Standards Before Advanced Methods (Effective Reps, Nuance)
39:03 – How to Progressively Add Weight to the Bar (Auto-Regulation & Training Data)
50:02 – Plyometric Training for Athletes: Weekly Jump Volume, Rest, and Quality Reps
56:05 – Submaximal Olympic Lifting for Speed: Power Cleans, Power Snatches & Recovery
59:00 – Will Retell Programs & HOS Combine: NFL Combine Prep and Olympic Lift Programming

The Biggest Problem with Modern Strength and Conditioning w/ Will Ratelle

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Wrestling Strength and Conditioning Coach Claude Williams to discuss the best ways for athletes to get strong, fast, and explosive in the gym for wrestling and combat sports.

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The Best Ways To Build Mat Strength in the Gym w/ Wrestling Strength Coach Claude Williams

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Tulane University Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Rusty Whitt to discuss the best ways for athletes to get strong, fast, and explosive in the gym.

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How To (Really) Build Strength, Explosiveness, and Speed in the Gym w/ D1 Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Rusty Whitt

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with NFL Running Back Christian McCaffery's Strength and Speed Coach Brian Kula to discuss the best ways for athletes to increase sprint speed in the gym.

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0:00 – The Mindset That Made Christian McCaffrey Elite
3:00 – Nature vs. Nurture: How Christian’s Upbringing Built His Mentality
6:00 – What Coach Kula Looks for in Young Athletes
9:00 – Speed Assessments, 1080 Sprint Testing & Force-Velocity Profiling
13:00 – Building the Perfect Weekly Split for Speed and Power
17:00 – How to Program Acceleration, Max Velocity, and Change of Direction
21:00 – Managing Load and Recovery for NFL Combine Prep
26:00 – Eccentric Strength, Isometrics & Sprint Mechanics
32:00 – The Bounce Fire Series: Coach Kula’s Secret Speed System
44:00 – Coaching Longevity, Business Lessons & Role Models

This Method Gets ANY Athlete Faster w/ Christian McCaffrey's Strength/Speed Coach Brian Kula

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Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller speaks with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick on the most effective exercises to improve athleticism and longevity for normal people.

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0:00 – Simple Squat Progressions for Every Athlete
1:20 – Why the Clean Might Be the #1 Lift for Performance
2:00 – The Reality of Coaching: Results or Excuses
2:45 – How to Build a Full-Year Strength Program
3:30 – Maintaining Joint Health and Long-Term Strength
4:20 – How Ben Coaches Beginners Back into Training
5:00 – The Power of Sled Work for Rebuilding the Body
6:10 – Training Without Equipment During Lockdowns
7:30 – The Origins of Knees Over Toes and the Pain Problem
9:10 – Why the Clean Is the King of Lifts
10:30 – The Real Results from Coaching Football and Basketball Teams
12:00 – How Peak Strength Integrates Knees Over Toes Concepts
13:10 – Blending ATG with Athletic Programming and Plyometrics
14:00 – Building Robust Athletes Through “Remedial” Work
15:00 – Poliquin Principles and Getting “Extra Jacked” for Performance
16:30 – Long-Term Athlete Development and Injury Prevention
18:00 – Designing Year-Round Systems for NFL-Level Performance
20:30 – Key Lifts for Basketball, Football, and Soccer
23:00 – Deep Squats, Slant Boards, and Adaptation Misconceptions
25:30 – Michael Jordan, Patellar Tendons, and Real Athletic Strength
28:00 – How to Coach Large Groups with Limited Equipment
30:30 – The Power of Chain Squats and Ego Training
34:00 – The Nordic Hamstring Revolution and New Progressions
38:00 – Simplifying Training for Schools and Accessibility
44:00 – Lessons Learned Since 2022: Scaling for Everyone
48:00 – The Future of Knees Over Toes: Buddy Sleds and PE Training
52:00 – Split Squats vs. Single Leg Squats: Key Differences Explained
55:00 – Plyometrics, Four-Way Jumps, and Real-World Programming
59:00 – Raising Kids Strong and Mobile for Life
1:03:00 – AI, Online Coaching, and Integrity in Fitness
1:07:00 – How to Convince the World the Clean Is the Best Lift
1:09:00 – Ben Patrick’s Final Thoughts on Coaching the Next Generation

The Greatest Exercises For Athletes and Normal People w/ Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy)

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Exercise Scientist Dr. Jacob Goodin @DrJacobGoodin discusses the latest research and new science in strength and conditioning with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller.

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The New Science of Strength and Conditioning with Exercise Scientist Jacob Goodin

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