Mike Boyle on Anti-Rotation, Glute Activation, Hill Sprints and S&C Language
Tue Jan 27 2026
Episode 432 of the Strength Coach Podcast Brought to You by Perform Better
Perform Better, your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better (https://www.performbetter.com) for info about the upcoming Functional Training Summits.
Join host Anthony Renna as he chats with Coach Mike Boyle. They spoke about why terminology matters, new training strategies, and practical advice to help coaches and trainers level up their craft. Plus, Coach Boyle shares his thoughts on the importance of functional anatomy in athletic performance.
Highlights of the episode include:
- The ongoing debate: Does rotary power come from the hips or the ground?
- Why anti-rotation exercises play a smart role in core training and how they fit the bigger picture.
- Glute activation insights sparked by toe wedges – are they worth it?
- Sled sprints vs. hill sprints – breaking down their effectiveness for athletes.
- Naming exercises correctly: Addressing confusion around jumps, hops, bounds, and more.
- For the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play, Mark Fisher is on to talk about Getting More Leads Without Paid ads
To sign up for the complementary Business for Unicorn’s Feb. 12th webinar on How the Best Gym Owners Use AI, click here: go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-owners-and-ai
This episode is packed with actionable strategies and fresh insights for strength coaches, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Thanks for listening, and don’t miss out on the full episode!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:33 - Mark Fisher’s Getting More Leads Tips
09:50 - Coaches Corner with Mike Boyle
12:56 - Anti-Rotation Exercises Explained
26:23 - Big Toe Wedge Benefits
31:30 - Hill Sprints vs Weighted Sled
35:45 - Exercise Naming
41:15 - Importance of Terminology
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Episode 432 of the Strength Coach Podcast Brought to You by Perform Better Perform Better, your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better (https://www.performbetter.com) for info about the upcoming Functional Training Summits. Join host Anthony Renna as he chats with Coach Mike Boyle. They spoke about why terminology matters, new training strategies, and practical advice to help coaches and trainers level up their craft. Plus, Coach Boyle shares his thoughts on the importance of functional anatomy in athletic performance. Highlights of the episode include: - The ongoing debate: Does rotary power come from the hips or the ground? - Why anti-rotation exercises play a smart role in core training and how they fit the bigger picture. - Glute activation insights sparked by toe wedges – are they worth it? - Sled sprints vs. hill sprints – breaking down their effectiveness for athletes. - Naming exercises correctly: Addressing confusion around jumps, hops, bounds, and more. - For the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play, Mark Fisher is on to talk about Getting More Leads Without Paid ads To sign up for the complementary Business for Unicorn’s Feb. 12th webinar on How the Best Gym Owners Use AI, click here: go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-owners-and-ai This episode is packed with actionable strategies and fresh insights for strength coaches, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Thanks for listening, and don’t miss out on the full episode! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - Mark Fisher’s Getting More Leads Tips 09:50 - Coaches Corner with Mike Boyle 12:56 - Anti-Rotation Exercises Explained 26:23 - Big Toe Wedge Benefits 31:30 - Hill Sprints vs Weighted Sled 35:45 - Exercise Naming 41:15 - Importance of Terminology