As you know, I'm a huge advocate of the benefits of strength training for triathletes, which is why I love chatting with strength coaches on this podcast. Matt Pendola works closely with our recent guest Bobby McGee on their run technique programme, RunForm.
 
As a strength coach, Matt also has his own programme called the Pendola Project which is focussed on serving elite and professional athletes in a wide range of sports to help them build effective strength for their performance. He has worked with 2 Olympic Gold, a Sliver and a Bronze Medalists, and is currently coaching Ben Kanute.
 
I’d never chatted with Matt before but as he says “we could be brothers from another mother”. We had so much in common that it was difficult not to get side tracked about other topics. 
 
I learned a lot from Matt and I hope you're able to find some useful nuggets of information here as well:
 
Connecting the dots - mobility then stability then strength (29:00)
Building core strength to hold your posture longer (29:30)
Getting the basics right + more consistency (1:05:00)
The importance of a performance mindset (1:09:00)
The 4 pillars of RunForm (1:15:00)
Benefits of using resistance bands for your strength training (1:16:00)
Finding time to fit in regular strength work without compromising your triathlon training (1:25:00)
The importance of dynamic trunk control (1:30:00)



 

You can follow Matt on:
Instagram: @PendolaProject
Facebook: PendolaProject
Website: https://www.pendolaproject.com and check out his programs including a free movement improvement assessment and protocol

 


Some special offers from Matt for podcast listeners
Use this code —>>> MATT10. This will get you 10% off Matt's R3 strength program or RunFORM. Matt will also send you "Triathlon in season strength training anywhere" (bodyweight and bands) 6 week program at no additional cost (normally $100).
 

Listen to Matt and Bobby McGee on their RunFORM podcast
ask him any question on the free app: https://link.anyquestion.com/pendolaproject 
 
 
Matt also recommends this book:
The Fearless Mind by Craig Manning 
 
 
Ben Kanute Strength Training Videos
The process of getting faster
 

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