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April 21, 2025
<p>Olympic hammer throw Adam Keenan recently retired after the Paris Olympics. His long career spanned getting to work with Bondarchuk as a teenager to included a late career breakthrough to the top of the sport. On this week's episode he joins us to debrief on his career, including a look at what led to his breakthrough, advice for young throwers, how his training methods evolved, the role of light and heavy implements in training, and a detailed discussion of hammer throw technique.</p> <p>For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: <a class="components-external-link editor-post-url__link" href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/?p=59481" target="_blank" rel= "external noreferrer noopener"><span class= "components-external-link__contents"><span class= "editor-post-url__link-prefix">https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/04/</span><span class="editor-post-url__link-slug">hmmr-podcast-episode-323-career-debrief-with-adam-keenan</span><span class="editor-post-url__link-suffix">/</span></span></a></p> <p>» <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/"><strong> Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.</strong></a></p> <p><strong>More notes:<!-- wp:list --></strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>This episode is brought to you by <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">HMMR Plus</a>. Become a <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">member</a> for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>You can follow Keenan on Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/adamkeenanthrows/">@adamkeenanthrows</a>. After his retirement he posted a six-part series breaking down his best training throws with various implements including the <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjXtXCys9H/">10kg</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DAy2xsygLUo/">9kg</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DBFSLruyCD4/">8kg</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DCLP1gBx-uy/">7.26kg</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4C6Rvgtw/">6kg</a>, and <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DB0A5hhxMXa/">5kg</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keenan was also a guest on <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-245-the-bondarchuk-reunion-special/"> Episode 245</a> where six former of Bondarchuk's former atheltes reflected on training with the master.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For more on Bondarchuk's training methods, we have a <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2010/06/simplifying-bondarchuk/">simple introduction</a>, as well <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-1-the-basics/">video lesson detailing his approach</a>, as well as a <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/6-week-bondarchuk-program-training-journal/">sample training program</a>. We also <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2015/07/training-talk-with-dr-anatoliy-bondarchuk/">interviewed Bondarchuk in 2015</a>, and interviewed his protege Dylan Armstrong in 2023 on <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/09/hmmr-podcast-episode-308-developing-the-champ-with-dylan-armstrong/"> Episode 308</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p>
March 24, 2025
<p>The podcast slowed down last year, but we're back and better than ever. We relaunched last month with a great interview and this month we're sharing our own ideas as well. We look at the role of social media in coaching, off-feet training ideas, articial intelligence, Soviet training myths, and a few rants thrown in as well.</p> <p>For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-322-were-back/"> https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-322-were-back/</a></p> <p>» <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/"><strong> Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.</strong></a></p> <p><strong>More notes:</strong></p> <p><strong><!-- wp:list --></strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>You can see the <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_Yep_sG1Q/?img_index=1">recent Instagram post</a> on specific strength we reference and learn more on the topic in the HMMR Classroom has several lessons including <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-9-specific-strength-for-throwing/"> Specific strength exercises for throwing</a>, <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-16-specific-strength-framework-for-throwing/"> Specific strength framework for throwing (with René Sack)</a>, and <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-31-advanced-specific-strength-concepts/"> Advanced specific strength concepts</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For more medicine ball training ideas, watch <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-5-medicine-ball-routines/"> Video Lesson 5: Medicine ball routines</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>You can learn more about the new World Shot Put Series format <a href= "https://godrakebulldogs.com/news/2025/3/20/drake-relays-crouser-and-other-premier-throwers-to-showcase-skills-in-new-world-shot-put-series-event.aspx"> here</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For a bit on the problem of prediction and how that is oversold in Soviet literature, read our <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/11/the-top-5-periodization-myths/">post on perdioziation myths</a>, Vern's take on <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/10/training-dos-and-donts-5-planning-a-k-a-the-prediction-addiction/"> prediction addiction</a>, and this <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYVUEiRUya/">recent Instagram post from James de Lacey</a>.</li> <li>If you want more rants, we've got plenty in our archives. Check out <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-228-rants-and-bbq/"> Episode 228</a>, <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-203-conditioning-ranting-and-throwing/"> Episode 203</a>, <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-164-the-return-of-the-rant/">Episode 164</a>, <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-103-its-rant-time-again/">Episode 103</a>, <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2016/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-80-nick-rants-again/">Episode 80</a>, and <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2016/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-60-nick-rants/">Episode 60</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p>
February 24, 2025
<p>Out in California, coach Mohamad Saatara has been slowly putting together one of the top throws training groups in the world, led by athletes such as Olympic champion Camryn Rogers and world record holder Mykolas Alekna. On this week's podcast Saatara joins us to talk about his backround and coaching philosophy, including how to program for transfer and indvidiual strengths.</p> <p>For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-321-mos-pros-with-mo-saatara/"> https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-321-mos-pros-with-mo-saatara/</a></p> <p>» <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/"><strong> Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.</strong></a></p> <p><strong>More notes:</strong></p> <p><strong><!-- wp:list --></strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>This episode is brought to you by <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">HMMR Plus</a>. Become a <a href= "http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">member</a> for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>You can read more about Saatara's background in his <a href= "https://calbears.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/coaches/mohamad-saatara/6049"> university profile</a>. You can also follow him on Instagram at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mohamad.saatara/">@mohamad.saatara</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>We have developed a lot of content about Alekna's world record over the last year in collaboration with biomechanics professor Kristof Kipp. This includes a <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-40-case-studies-in-discus-throw-biomechanics-with-kristof-kipp/"> video lesson on breaking down discus biomechanics</a> with professor Kristof Kipp, as well as a 4-part article series on Alekna's <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/07/analyzing-aleknas-record-part-1-rhythm-and-release/"> rhythm and release</a>, <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/07/analyzing-aleknas-record-part-2-delivery-subphases/"> delivery subphases</a>, <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/07/analyzing-aleknas-record-part-3-phase-durations-and-orbit/"> phase durations and orbit</a>, and <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/08/analyzing-aleknas-record-part-4-center-of-mass/"> center of mass</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For more resources on the throwing events, check out our <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/hammer/">throws topic page</a>. We also discussed the influences of coaches such as Don Babbitt and Anatoliy Bondarchuk on Saatara's training. Both have been featured in video lessons, interviews, and more such as our <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-1-the-basics/">Bondarchuk training webinar</a> and <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/classroom/lesson-25-rotational-shot-put-master-class/"> Don Babbitt's rotational shot put master class</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><strong><!-- /wp:list --></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p>
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