If all you are is a barbell specialist, how much should you really...
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
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Sep 07, 2025
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If all you are is a barbell specialist, how much should you really be valued?
Unless you coach barbell athletes, the weight room is only a fraction of the puzzle.
What makes us valuable is showing that we understand more…speed, conditioning, motor learning, biodynamics of
Unless you coach barbell athletes, the weight room is only a fraction of the puzzle.
What makes us valuable is showing that we understand more…speed, conditioning, motor learning, biodynamics of
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the sport, recovery, nutrition, even rehab. Strength is just one brick in a much larger foundation.
This field isn’t just about weights, it’s about understanding/building athletes. It’s about knowing what transfers, what doesn’t, and how all the pieces of preparation fit
This field isn’t just about weights, it’s about understanding/building athletes. It’s about knowing what transfers, what doesn’t, and how all the pieces of preparation fit
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together.
Too many coaches hide behind the barbell because it’s what they’re comfortable with. But comfort zones don’t produce better athletes.
True value comes from never stopping the learning process. Expanding your repertoire. Building tools beyond the barbell.
Too many coaches hide behind the barbell because it’s what they’re comfortable with. But comfort zones don’t produce better athletes.
True value comes from never stopping the learning process. Expanding your repertoire. Building tools beyond the barbell.
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Strength matters, but athletes need far more than just weight room numbers. And because of the time we spend with them, we’re in a unique position to positively shape everything that drives performance.
That’s the exact reason I created Speed Kills, my most complete resource
That’s the exact reason I created Speed Kills, my most complete resource
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yet. Over 80 pages breaking down how to train speed, plyometrics, conditioning, strength, recovery, and more, plus a full 8-week program.
If you want to move past being just a “weight room coach” and actually learn how to develop speed and performance, this is where you start
If you want to move past being just a “weight room coach” and actually learn how to develop speed and performance, this is where you start