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Jacked Athlete Podcast

Jacked Athlete Podcast

Jake Tuura 171 episodes Latest May 5, 2026

Jake Tuura interviews experts in Athletic Performance, Muscle Hypertrophy, and Tendinopathy Rehab. Guests discuss Strength & Conditioning, Tendon Health, Anterior Knee Pain, and Muscle Gain. The podcast provides insights for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Episodes

Basketball and Tendons with Max Schmarzo May 5, 2026 01:29:15 Chapters 00:00 Max's Basketball Journey: A Personal Exploration 10:31 Training Insights: Adapting Strength Programs for Basketball 20:19 Deceleration and Skill: The Mechanics of Basketball Performance 30:02 Injury Prevention: Understanding Achilles Ruptures in Basketball 34:10 Understanding Force Production and Muscle Dynamics 41:57 The Stretch-Shortening Cycle Explained 52:10 The Importance of De
Metabolic Flexibility and Tendons with Dr. Mike T. Nelson Mar 31, 2026 01:13:43 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Mike T Nelson 03:08 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility 06:08 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats in Metabolism 09:00 Cellular Energy and Performance 12:04 Testing Metabolic Flexibility 14:48 The Impact of Insulin and Glucose on Metabolism 18:02 Advanced Glycation End Products and Tendon Health 20:59 Maintaining Metabolic Flexibility through Trainin
Hip and Groin Rehab with Enda King Mar 14, 2026 01:08:52 Chapters 00:00 Understanding Adductor Tendinopathy 02:34 Differentiating Acute and Chronic Groin Injuries 05:32 The Role of Loading in Rehabilitation 08:46 Personal Experiences with Groin Pain 11:47 Challenges in Diagnosis and Management 14:34 The Importance of Functional Deficits 17:42 Individualized Rehabilitation Approaches 20:46 The Impact of Foot and Ankle on Hip Pain 35:30 Understanding Groi
Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture Story with Jack Davey Feb 24, 2026 01:01:25 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:21 The Journey to Strongman Competitions 05:14 The Day of the Injury 08:29 Emergency Response and Diagnosis 11:38 Surgery and Recovery Process 14:35 Rehabilitation and Progression 17:26 Returning to Training and Coaching 20:30 Challenges and Adjustments in Recovery 23:35 Current Status and Future Goals 28:56 Rehabilitation Journey: Progressing Through
Achilles Tendons with Seth O'Neill Feb 16, 2026 01:19:34 Chapters 00:00 Seth O'Neill's Background and Expertise 01:34 Understanding Achilles Tendon Problems 02:26 The Role of the Plantaris in Achilles Tendinopathy 07:04 The Importance of the Soleus Muscle 16:15 PhD Research on Soleus and Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation 19:43 Calf Muscle Loads and Performance 22:13 Internal vs External Loads in Rehabilitation 30:43 Rehabilitation Focus: Dorsiflexion vs Pl
Achilles and Patellar Tendons with Trent Salo Feb 8, 2026 01:12:24 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Trent Saylo 02:16 Journey into Basketball and Physical Therapy 05:20 Transition to Specializing in Tendons 08:06 Research Initiatives at IMG Academy 10:11 Understanding Tendon Health and Assessment 13:13 Utilizing Advanced Imaging Techniques 16:14 The Role of Structure in Tendon Health 19:25 Navigating the Divisive Nature of Imaging in Tendon Care 22:1
Deceleration and Achilles Ruptures in Basketball with Adam Petway Jan 9, 2026 01:07:39 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Adam Petway 02:45 The Intersection of Basketball and Biomechanics 05:44 Deceleration Strategies in Basketball 08:28 The Importance of Acceleration in Deceleration 11:30 Injury Mechanisms: ACL and Achilles Tendon Ruptures 14:30 Research Findings on Achilles Tendon Ruptures 17:41 Conclusions and Future Directions 35:49 Understanding False Steps in Sports
ACLs, Quads, and Knee Tendons with Erik Meira Dec 26, 2025 01:06:37 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Erik Meira and His Background 02:39 The Journey into Physical Therapy 05:51 Transitioning from Hip to ACL Focus 08:50 Understanding ACL Rehabilitation Challenges 12:01 The Role of the Quadriceps in Recovery 14:49 Pain Management and the Nervous System 17:40 Graft Types and Their Impact on Recovery 20:47 Exploring Force Output and Pain Inhibition 23:57 Warm-Up Strateg
Lateral Gastrocnemius in Achilles Tendinopathy with Gabriel Fernandes Dec 8, 2025 01:13:43 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gabriel Fernandes and His Work 03:51 Exploring the Role of the Soleus in Achilles Tendinopathy 11:56 Investigating the Lateral Gastrocnemius and Its Implications 18:30 Understanding Muscle Fatigue and Endurance in Running 34:14 Practical Applications for Rehabilitation and Training 37:49 Cortical Inhibition and Tendinopathy 39:27 Deficits in Endurance and Peak Force
Peroneal and Tibialis Posterior Tendons with Blake Withers Dec 3, 2025 02:22:11 Chapters 00:00 The Role of Podiatry in Rehabilitation 01:19 Exploring the Peroneal and Tibialis Posterior Tendons 04:25 Phases of Tendon Rehabilitation 07:14 Differentiating Tendon Injuries 10:30 The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis 24:12 Exploring Treatment Options for Tendon Pain 32:36 Understanding Orthotics and Their Role in Recovery 41:43 The Importance of Taping Techniques 44:29 Footwear Con
Rectus Femoris and Soleus Aponeurosis Injuries with Filippo Tilli Nov 29, 2025 56:23 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Myotendinous Junction Injuries 00:08 Pain Perception in Soleus Injuries 21:28 Rehabilitation Protocols for Soleus Injuries   Takeaways Misdiagnosis is a significant issue in myotendinous injuries. Education is crucial for effective injury management. The rectus femoris has a complex three-layer structure. Proximal muscle action is like a whip, while distal action gen
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendons with Jonas Riess Nov 21, 2025 01:10:21 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendinopathy and Personal Journeys 02:58 Exploring Treatment Approaches and Personal Experiences 05:42 Understanding the Science Behind Tendon Rehabilitation 08:52 The Role of Warm-Up Phenomenon in Tendon Health 11:34 Diving into the Berlin Method and Its Applications 14:54 Managing Tendinopathy in Professional Athletes 17:38 Innovative Exercises for Tendon Strengthe

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