The Chris Knott Podcast
Conversations and ideas about how to create the strongest, healthiest version of yourself presented by Osteopath Chris Knott.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 199
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Optimising Back Training
I discuss how to optimise back training for yourself and your clients. In this one, I cover:
- The functional role of the Lats and why that must be considered for training
- How to prepare for back trainin…
The Squat Episode
I discuss all things squatting, from;
- Why do a squat?
- What do I need to do before and after squats
- How and why squats are so bespoke to the individual
- Should the knees go over the toes?
- When and…
Interview with WSM competitor Adam Bishop
I chat with the 2020 Britain's Strongest Man and WSM competitor Adam Bishop. We discuss his training, nutrition and recovery strategies which have enabled him to become one of the world's elite stron…
Developing Self Confidence
The top two things I would recommend mastering as a way of building your self confidence
Exercise Selection And Whether You Should You Be Using Barbell Training?
In this episode, I discuss exercise selection and how to periodise a plan based upon an individuals needs and current capability.
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The training topic of the week is shortened range bicep training an…
Neck mechanics, lower back pain and plantarfasciitis
This week's case studies which include:
- Females with neck pain stemming from desk work
- Powerlifter with lower back pain due to anterior hip restrictions
- Female with chronic plantar fasciitis
The Pec Minor, "Overactive" Traps & Hip Drop During Training
Muscle of the week: Pec Minor
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Movement of the week: Leg Press Isometric for hinging
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Presentation of the week: Overactive traps during training
Hip Extension Mechanics & Postural Presentations
Movement of the week: Glute Ham Raise; it's mechanics, application and uses when training
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Muscle of the week: TFL; functional anatomy, common issues and how to address it
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Presentation of the week…
Turning Pro
Oscar and Jay join me on the show to discuss Oscar's recent show win and getting his IFBB Pro card
Blood Markers & DNA Testing For Maximal Strength & Muscle Development
Episode #180 - Dr Gil Blander
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Dr Blander, CSO of Insider Tracker joins me on the show to discuss
- The ageing process, how we age and what we can do to prevent it
- The most important blood markers to fo…
Client Assessments, Programme Design & Lifestyle Management
I discuss what I look for during an assessment and how it impacts my exercise selection. As well as this I go through external factors beyond the gym floor which have a huge impact on whether people …
Nutrition and Training Programme Design
Jay joins me on the podcast to discuss programme design for gen pop clientele who are relatively new to training. We look at how to design nutrition plans which increase the likelihood of compliancy,…
Top Tips For Digestive Health
I discuss my top tips for improving your digestive health
Training & Nutrition Update
This week's episode is a re-cap of my training and nutrition regime over the past 20 weeks. I discuss:
- What impact including running has had on my maximal strength
- How I've structured my nutrition to a…
The Knee Part 2
Following on from last week’s episode I answer questions on
- Periodisation for knee rehab
- How to improve rotation in the knee
- Grinding sensations in the knee
- Different “types” of knee flexion and extensio…
Addressing Knee Pain
Episode #174 - Knee Pain & Appropriate Exercises
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This week’s episode focuses on the knee with topics including
- Factors that impact knee pain
- Knee biomechanics during walking
- Which muscles to focus on …
The Big Breathing Debate
Interested in learning more about breathing and how you apply it to your coaching business? In this episode I discuss
- Why breathing is important to address
- How to assess it
- What different breathin…
Movement Assessments, Training The Glutes & Hinging Issues
In this episode I go through common assessment mistakes and where to start when looking to screen a client. This goes from what movements to use and then what to do with the information.
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I then dis…
Discovering Your Physical & Mental Potential: SAS Training
On this week's show I had the pleasure of being joined by Leeds based personal trainer Reanne Francis. Reanne has an incredibly story and last year competed on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins. We dis…
The QL Episode
I discuss the Quadratus Lumborum muscles, it's functional anatomy, what is does during Gait and ways you can address issues with this area via training