2925: How To Get Faster and More Powerful without Getting Hurt

Sal, Adam, and Justin argue that being strong in the gym doesn't protect you from real-world injuries, because traditional training overlooks speed, unilateral balance, and multi-planar movement. They share personal injury stories—Sal tearing his hamstring sprinting despite a 600-pound deadlift, Adam racking up injuries from sagittal-only training—and lay out three specific gaps to fix: explosive work, dedicated unilateral blocks, and lateral/rotational movement. The hosts emphasize that addressing these gaps also improves aesthetics, pointing to DEXA data showing clients gained 3–4 pounds of muscle in previously lagging areas.