456: Michael Bruno on Skeletal Dynamics in Athletic Speed and Power Development

456: Michael Bruno on Skeletal Dynamics in Athletic Speed and Power Development

Author: Joel Smith, Just-Fly-Sports.com March 27, 2025 Duration: 1:22:40
More show notes at https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-456/ Today's podcast features Mike Bruno. Mike is the Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Clemson University. Mike has both a sports performance and massage therapy background, with an approach influenced heavily by Bill Hartman’s biomechanical model. He has worked with a wide variety of sports, including track and field, and currently oversees golf and tennis at Clemson. Human movement is composed of more than just muscle and neural signals. It is also heavily influenced by athletes’ strategies to move pressure through their unique skeletal structures. By understanding the role of structure on speed and movement abilities, we can also better understand ideal training modalities and progressions for each athlete. On today’s episode, Mike speaks on speed and power training through the lens of pressure management and skeletal structure. He talks about different structural archetypes and their needs in the weightroom, as well as how these archetypes lend to various performance outputs on the field of play (focusing on track speed and performance). With many anecdotes from the world of track and field, this episode draws numerous links between strength, speed and individual training factors. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio and Lila Exogen Wearable Resistance Gear. For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com

If you're an athlete, coach, or simply fascinated by what makes the human body excel, there's a conversation waiting for you. The Just Fly Performance Podcast digs into the nuanced world of athletic training, where the pursuit of speed and raw power takes center stage. Host Joel Smith doesn't just offer theories; he connects directly with the people who apply science on the field, in the weight room, and inside the athlete's mind. Each episode features in-depth discussions with a diverse range of performance experts, from strength coaches and track specialists to professionals who understand the psychological components of competition. What you'll hear is a practical, evolving dialogue that cuts through the noise, offering actionable insights into modern training methodologies. This podcast serves as a reliable resource for anyone looking to understand the full spectrum of what drives athletic potential, blending physiology, coaching wisdom, and the sheer love of sport into every conversation. Tune in to explore the intricate details that separate good performance from truly flying.
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