The Tommy Brideson Show

Training is the thing everybody needs I don't think anyone would argue that.

When we look at your training journey there will be periods of time where you will need to pull back training and focus on…

Anyone who’s done a science degree probably has the saying “structure dictates function” burned into their brain.

When we look at coaching and programming this is no different. We need to account not…

Everyone goes through different seasons in life. These seasons inevitably push us in different directions, challenge our values, beliefs, and what we ultimately want.

I am a big believer that trainin…

Truth be told I have wanted to have this podcast up and running for a very long time. It had been on the back burner for many of years with other things taking priority.

In 2024 I drew a line in the s…

At the start of your training journey you go through a massive period of winning. You are making fast progress, your strength is improving, your technique is getting better and you are winning consta…

Core training is one of the most overlooked areas in most strength programs.

Personally I believe that its because people are not sure how to structure it so it progresses alongside your training. As…

Knee pain is one of the most common issues lifters deal with. In today’s episode, I break down the key factors that often contribute, training volume, technique, and programming decisions and how to …

I always say to people be cautious taking advice from anyone who speaks in absolutes. If the best coaches, practitioners and researchers basically never talk in absolutes, why would you listen to som…

Individualised programming gets thrown around a lot in the coaching world. While it sounds impressive, it’s often misunderstood.

The reality is reality, most effective programs aren’t built from scrat…

Most people treat accessories like filler — something to just knock out after the “real” work is done. But the truth is, accessories are where a lot of the real progress happens.

This is where you bu…

The more technical you become in the gym, the more progress you’ll make long-term. When you train with intention and precision, the outcomes take care of themselves. You build muscle, fuel performanc…

I truely believe that strength training is one of the most powerful journeys someone can take themselves on.

Life and society can be complex, busy and hard to navigate. The world is largely set up fo…

Recovery seems to be the hot topic in most fitness circles at the moment. The question I want to ask first and foremost is:

Do we actually need to factor it in outside of your training program?

Are we …

Before we get stuck into the podcast, I have worked with so many high performers in the gym, very few can train under optimal conditions every session, nutrition and sleep being perfectly timed, body…

From the outside looking in, powerlifting may seem quite intimidating and something that you would never consider trying or getting involved in.

I get it trust me I do, but hear me out before we get s…

Often the key to progression is making sure you tick the boxes of mastering the basics.

We are wired to chase progress and as a result we often move to quickly through exercises progression chasing t…

When it comes to training adaptations and making sure you achieve great outcome, you have to follow the principle SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands).

Simply put:

• If you want to build muscl…

The world that we live in is largely set up for comfort and convenience over anything else.

The problem with comfort and convenience is we end up working within a small percentage of our available cap…

Getting clear on your goals sounds simple right? The reality is many are not entirely sure what they really want. In todays episode I go over conversations that I have with clients over and over agai…

What you really want from training is results. You want a return for all the hard work and resource that is put into training. The more results you get in training the more you realise that it is les…