Alex Sterner's guest appearances

Alex Sterner

The Open GuardCast

The Order & Progress Podcast

Gianni Grippo

Ryan Hurst

Aaron Harris

John Evans

Adam Ferrara

Ryan Bader

Raf Esparza

Jordan Syatt

John Combs

Adrian Nez

Lachlan Giles

Adam Bradley

Viktor Doria

Phil Daru

Kenny Florian

OwlTail

Episode 38 of OGC is a Q&amp;A with Alex Sterner of Electrum Performance. Alex is our first repeat guest because of his wealth of knowledge of S&amp;C and how to apply it to Jiu Jitsu athletes. This was a Q&amp;A format and covered the following topics:  Isometric training Multi-planar movements Specificity in the weight room Flexibility vs. mobility HIIT and cardio training And much more...  Be sure to follow Alex @alex.sterner and Electrum @electrum_performance!

Episode 38 of OGC is a Q&amp;A with Alex Sterner of Electrum Performance. Alex is our first repeat guest because of his wealth of knowledge of S&amp;C and how to apply it to Jiu Jitsu athletes. This was a Q&amp;A format and covered the following topics: <ul> <li>Isometric training</li> <li>Multi-planar movements</li> <li>Specificity in the weight room</li> <li>Flexibility vs. mobility</li> <li>HIIT and cardio training</li> <li>And much more...</li> </ul> Be sure to follow Alex @alex.sterner and Electrum @electrum_performance!

Open GuardCast Episode 38 - Q&A with Alex Sterner of Electrum Performance

In episode 7 we spoke with expert strength and conditioning coach, Alex Sterner. Alex is the head S&amp;C coach of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu team and co-owner of Electrum Performance in San Diego. Coach Sterner has trained with some of the best grapplers on earth like Andre Galvao, JT Torres, Lucas Barbosa, and many more. In this episode he shares the exact methods he uses to prepare grapplers for the most competitive events in the world like the ADCC and IBJJF World Championships.In this episode we discuss:His approach toward strength &amp; conditioning in his gym.The assessment tools he uses to identify individual athlete’s needs.The importance of tracking and measuring things in the gym to ensure progress.The importance of using science in performance training.The most common issue he sees in grapplers.The different benefits of strength training for the jiu-jitsu athlete.Understanding the point of diminishing returns.How he programs lifting sessions for grapplers.The unique method he uses to elicit progress without overtraining or excessive soreness.Why “less is more” is often the best recipe in the weight room.The art of managing elite athletes.The benefits of isometrics for grapplers.Some of his favorite exercises for jiu-jitsu athletes.Why it’s important to balance mat time and conditioning.The best thing you can do for recovery.How to use caffein affectively.His thoughts on supplements for BJJ athletes.His final piece of advice for grapplers.For the full show notes visit seekprogress.com/podcast

In episode 7 we spoke with expert strength and conditioning coach, Alex Sterner. Alex is the head S&amp;C coach of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu team and co-owner of Electrum Performance in San Diego.  Coach Sterner has trained with some of the best grapplers on earth like Andre Galvao, JT Torres, Lucas Barbosa, and many more. In this episode he shares the exact methods he uses to prepare grapplers for the most competitive events in the world like the ADCC and IBJJF World Championships. In this episode we discuss:<ul><li>His approach toward strength &amp; conditioning in his gym.</li><li>The assessment tools he uses to identify individual athlete’s needs.</li><li>The importance of tracking and measuring things in the gym to ensure progress.</li><li>The importance of using science in performance training.</li><li>The most common issue he sees in grapplers.</li><li>The different benefits of strength training for the jiu-jitsu athlete.</li><li>Understanding the point of diminishing returns.</li><li>How he programs lifting sessions for grapplers.</li><li>The unique method he uses to elicit progress without overtraining or excessive soreness.</li><li>Why “less is more” is often the best recipe in the weight room.</li><li>The art of managing elite athletes.</li><li>The benefits of isometrics for grapplers.</li><li>Some of his favorite exercises for jiu-jitsu athletes.</li><li>Why it’s important to balance mat time and conditioning.</li><li>The best thing you can do for recovery.</li><li>How to use caffein affectively.</li><li>His thoughts on supplements for BJJ athletes.</li><li>His final piece of advice for grapplers.</li></ul>For the full show notes visit <a href="http://www.seekprogress.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">seekprogress.com/podcast</a>

Ep. 7: How To Develop Elite BJJ Performance w/ Alex Sterner

Episode 4 is our second interview with the head coach of Electrum Performance, Alex Sterner. Alex is also the head strength coach of the Atos Jiu Jitsu competition team. Topics covered in the episode include:  Alex's background in S&amp;C and Jiu Jitsu Programming for Jiu Jitsu athletes The "Fight Economy" concept and how it contributes to the success of high level competitors Injury prevention Flexibility and mobility  Auto regulation And much much more!  This episode is filled with information so please send us your questions and we'll try to convince Alex to come on again for a Q&amp;A. You can find Alex's work at @electrum_performance on Instagram and at electrumperformance.com

Episode 4 is our second interview with the head coach of Electrum Performance, Alex Sterner. Alex is also the head strength coach of the Atos Jiu Jitsu competition team. Topics covered in the episode include: <ul> <li>Alex's background in S&amp;C and Jiu Jitsu</li> <li>Programming for Jiu Jitsu athletes</li> <li>The "Fight Economy" concept and how it contributes to the success of high level competitors</li> <li>Injury prevention</li> <li>Flexibility and mobility </li> <li>Auto regulation</li> <li>And much much more!</li> </ul> This episode is filled with information so please send us your questions and we'll try to convince Alex to come on again for a Q&amp;A. You can find Alex's work at @electrum_performance on Instagram and at <a href="http://electrumperformance.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">electrumperformance.com</a>