Ep. 124: Guest Interview - Elijah Holyfield & David Buer
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome back Elijah Holyfield and David Buer to discuss athletic development, the transition from football to WWE, and the importance of isometric training. They explore the misconceptions surrounding strength training, the role of the nervous system, and the need for discipline and proper execution in training. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding the true purpose of training and the importance of being prepared for athletic challenges.
**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Starting Block Podcast
02:15 Elijah's Transition to WWE
05:13 The Rise of Isometric Training
10:23 Understanding Strength Beyond Numbers
15:18 The Importance of Proper Execution
20:16 Communicating Training Concepts to Young Athletes
29:53 The Evolution of Measurement in Sports Training
33:08 Understanding Nervous System Training
36:04 The Importance of Signal Clarity
40:20 The Role of Discipline in Athletic Training
45:02 Attention to Detail in High-Level Performance
51:16 The Cost of Compromise in Training
57:09 The Path to Mastery and Preparedness
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In this Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome back Elijah Holyfield and David Buer to discuss athletic development, the transition from football to WWE, and the importance of isometric training. They explore the misconceptions surrounding strength training, the role of the nervous system, and the need for discipline and proper execution in training. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding the true purpose of training and the importance of being prepared for athletic challenges. **John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show* Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Starting Block Podcast 02:15 Elijah's Transition to WWE 05:13 The Rise of Isometric Training 10:23 Understanding Strength Beyond Numbers 15:18 The Importance of Proper Execution 20:16 Communicating Training Concepts to Young Athletes 29:53 The Evolution of Measurement in Sports Training 33:08 Understanding Nervous System Training 36:04 The Importance of Signal Clarity 40:20 The Role of Discipline in Athletic Training 45:02 Attention to Detail in High-Level Performance 51:16 The Cost of Compromise in Training 57:09 The Path to Mastery and Preparedness