869 - Power Training for Masters Athletes

Podcast: Barbell Shrugged · Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dr. Mike Lane

Opublikowano: 2026-10-28

Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dr. Mike Lane break down power training for masters athletes and why staying strong doesn't automatically mean staying explosive. They discuss the age-related loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers, the demands that jumping and sprinting place on connective tissue, and why returning to explosive training requires a gradual progression. From jump rope and basic hops to hill sprints, box jumps, and squats paired with jumps, the crew explains how to rebuild the ability to move fast while preparing the body to handle rapid force production and landing. The conversation expands beyond vertical...