Strength Coach Podcast
Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast, “Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete” is out.
Female athletes face a significantly higher risk of ACL tears compared to their male counterparts, but physiological differences are only part of the story. In this episode, we explore the shocking training gap that leaves young women vulnerable to injury and discuss actionable strategies to keep them safe on the field. Discover how to shift the focus from early specialization to long-term athletic development and build unshakable confidence.
Welcome to Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast with your host Anthony Renna.
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Today we are joined by Justin Kegley, performance coach and founder of Movement Fitness. Justin recently released his new book “Becoming the Unshakable Female Athlete”, available in dedicated versions for both parents and athletes.
We dive deep into why female athletes are still seeing a rise in ACL injuries. We examine physiological factors like the Q-angle and joint laxity, combined with the heavy loads of modern club sports. Shockingly, while 50 percent of male varsity athletes are required to strength train, only 9 percent of female athletes have the same requirement. We discuss how neuromuscular training can close this gap, maximize performance, and dramatically reduce injury risk.
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