Alex is the owner and head coach of Electrum Performance, a strength and conditioning gym in San Diego focused on performance training for professional BJJ athletes and fighters. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Connecticut, and obtained a CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
He is also the head strength & conditioning coach at Atos headquarters and has worked with some of the best Jiu Jitsu fighters in the world like Andre Galvao, Kaynan Duarte, and Gustavo Batista.
In this episode we talk specifically about injuries in jiu-jitsu, injury prevention, and some common misconceptions about injuries especially claims that are touted by many fitness professionals online.
It’s an eye-opening conversation and Alex shares a wealth of useful information when it comes to injuries and injury prevention. Admitadtley, Alex is not a physical therapist or a doctor, however, he prides himself on using evidence based training methods and is very mindful about the information he uses and shares with his athletes and clients.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Understanding the difference between injuries and pain
- Accepting the complexity of injuries
- The myth of asymmetries and disfunction
- Focusing on load management to reduce injuries
- The staircase method of injury rehab
- When is it ok to train through pain or return to the mat after injury
- The influence muscle weakness has on injuries
- Should you worry about asymmetries and muscular imbalances?
- The power of the human body to heal and repair
- How to make your body more resilient
- Programming rotational movements in your workout
TAKE ACTION
- Follow Coach Alex on Instagram here, and check out his website here.
- If you are injured, take a step down via the staircase method and get to a place where you can manage the workload without pain.
- Start measuring variables like your strength on all lifts to track your load management and rate of change.
- Download your free mobility ebook to improve your range of motion and help prevent injuries.
