Rett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team. Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal. In this amazing episode, Rett and I start by touching on how he originally got into physical preparation, and the wide ranging journey he’s been on. From there, we dive into topics like creating more dynamic and engaging warm-ups, how to improve ankle durability, why deceleration is so important in sports, and the value of straight-arm strength in your programs. Not only was this a fun episode to record, but I guarantee you’re going to have some “ah-ha” moments along the way. Let’s do this!   A good warm-up needs to be solving a problem…it needs to have a very specific goal. – Rett Larson   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: * How four years of grinding in law firms ultimately pushed Rett towards strength and conditioning. * Why he traded the comfort and allure of Southern California for a life-changing experience in China. * How Rett originally got interested in warm-ups, and why they’ve become a bridge-building tool for him. * The boxes he tries to check in his warm-ups, and why they don’t necessarily include a foam roller or specific stretches. * Barefoot Magic: What it is, and how you can incorporate it into your workouts. * The role deceleration training plays in his program, and both the conventional and unique ways he trains it. * Rett’s thoughts on one of the biggest mistakes many people make in their power training. * Why straight-arm strength is such an untapped area of performance improvement and injury-proofing. * A really fun lightning round where we talk about jump training tips, curating creativity, and what Rett means when he talks about “No Zombies.”     Connect with Rett: * Rett Larson on IG   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: * How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes * How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results * The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between * The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to a href="http://www.