The Tommy Brideson Show
Helping lifters, coaches, and practitioners bridge the gap between rehab and strength.
Brought to you Tommy Brideson — Physio, Strength Coach, and founder of @strength.tribe.
Real-world insights on lifting, rehab, coaching, and building better systems.
New episodes every Monday.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
How to approach your training programs when coming back from an Injury. The good, the bad, the ugly | Ep 36
If you train hard enough for a long enough period of time it is inevitable that you will run into an injury that slows down or limits your progression.
Training has a honeymoon period where everythin…
A smart way to assess and diagnose patients: Pressure test your diagnosis with treatment and drills to solidify diagnosis | Ep 35
When it comes to working with lifters, adding in some drills and hoping for the best likely isn't the most efficient approach.
I prefer to really pressure test my ideas so that when you add in mobili…
Training your calves as a strength athlete: A use case for why it can have a huge carryover to stability and control | Ep 34
Imagine if told you that training your claves would help you squat and deadlift more. Well in todays episode I want to delve into how and why this can be the case.
Your first response is likely how w…
Why you still need specialised coaches and practitioners, amongst the tech & AI developments | Ep 33
Episode 33 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show"
Recently I have ben asked if I am worried about the emergence of AI and technology for both coaching and physiotherapy as a service.
I am not worried …
A breakout of the two main drivers of training programs. Volume and Intensity | Ep 32
Episode 32 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show"
Outside of technique and time served, really there are two main drivers that will push forward your training progress.
Coaches like to wrap training …
Have you ever had back pain as a lifter? These are some common triggers and causes | Ep 31
Episode 31 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show"
Anyone who has been training hard enough for a decent amount of time will eventually run into back pain in some shape or form.
Not all back pain is e…
The coaching relationship becomes a collaboration over time | Ep 30
Episode 30 of my Podcast "The Tommy Brideson Show"
Today I delve into the nuances of the different stages of the coaching relationship.
Many would think that the relationship is very much a dictatorsh…
How to prioritise your goals within a training week and session | Ep 29
Episode 29 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
One of the easiest way to prioritise your goals is to give them the best opportunity through your training week.
I run through some easy strategies that will se…
Your training should have an element of fun and enjoyment| Ep 28
Episode 28 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
To make progress and get the changes you desire through training, there is no way around it, hard work is essential.
But in order to stay focused and enjoy the …
Why getting caught up in nuances can limit your long term progress | Ep 27
Episode 27 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
Long term progress requires you to build volume and intensity for long periods of time.
We have access to great information and research, exercise machines and m…
Why big changes to your training technique will take time | Ep 26
Episode 26 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
You will have times in your training where you need to rework your technique to optimise your position, reduce pain and keep moving forward.
This doesn't mean y…
A perfect training plan does not exist without effort | Ep 25
Episode 25 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
A perfect plan on paper does not mean that you will get the results you expect without effort. I often say to people do not get crippled by perfectionism as it …
Rehab should be part of training, not something you book once injured| Ep 24
Episode 24 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
If you think about your training like this, you will be able to really get so much value from it.
Your movement prep, rehab and prehab is building qualities you …
What it actually takes to be great in the gym and life | Ep 23
Episode 23 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
I often say to people be in a hurry to get great but know that the results you want will take time. You need to spend time learning and developing as this sets …
Using training as a tool to improve your life | Ep 22
Episode 22 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
Training is one of the most potent ways to improve on all aspects of your life.
Training for a specific outcome such as building strength or muscle mass is a gi…
Increasing your lat strength is not the solution to your shoulder pain | Ep 21
Episode 21 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
The shoulder is a complex joint. You need a combination of range of movement, stability and control to execute movements effectively.
In more cases than not, on…
Why you shouldn’t copy your favourite lifters technique | Ep 20
Episode 20 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
If you are trying to emulate your favourite lifters technique, this is not your best strategy to becoming a more technical lifter.
Every person has different bo…
No movement is bad movement, context matters | Ep 19
Episode 19 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
We need to move away from labelling movements or exercises as bad.
Exercises and movements are simply tools we use to get an outcome. At times they may not be …
Your training is not functional, the outcome is | Ep 18
Episode 18 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
A marketing message that many trainers and gyms will tap into is the idea of "Functional Training".
Straight up lets address this. There is no such thing as fun…
Why coaching systems are better than reactive training approaches | Ep 17
Episode 17 of "The Tommy Brideson Show"
I am a big believer in coaching systems that have been built around a solid set of training principles.
As a coach or practitioner, it will allow you to pressur…