The conversation that we started in Part 1 was just getting rolling when we had to cut it off. Fortunately, Carl was nice enough to make time for a second podcast.

In this episode, we neatly summarize the OPEX concept "Sustain" and then we dig a lot deeper into its application.

Later in the episode we tease out the difference between sustain and repeatability - both important for any coach who works with the general public or athletes.

I really enjoyed this conversation and was grateful that Carl was willing to make extra time.

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I was lucky enough to sit down, not once, but twice with OPEX CEO Carl Hardwick. If you've not heard of OPEX, it is a phenomenal education platform for strength coaches and personal trainers. It truly is a comprehensive program for any one in the industry, no matter how much experience you have.

OPEX has many foundational concepts, on which their system is based. Once such concept is "Sustain". In this episode, we start digging into this concept, one which about which any coach or trainer should be aware.

Huge thanks to Carl for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with me.

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Of late, flexing the lumbar spine under load has become a surprisingly controversial topic. What was cannot not 10 years ago has become questionable. While flexing the lumbar spine under load seems like a bad idea, many social medial pundits are out there promoting the message that flexing your lumbar spine under load is totally fine.

Again, while flexing the lumbar spine under load (repetitively at that) seems silly, it is actually more complex than a blanket, black and white statement, that one should never allow an athlete to flex their lumbar spine. For this reason, this will be a 2 part podcast.

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