Ben Herbert Talks New Facility & 2024 | LA Chargers

On this episode of Chargers Weekly, Chris Hayre and Matt “Money” Smith recap the latest news involving LA and the entire NFL. The hosts are joined by Bolts Executive Director of Player Performance Ben Herbert to discuss the tricked out weight room at The Bolt, the Chargers’ new training facility in El Segundo which opened ahead of 2024 Training Camp. Herbert talks about his relationship with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, training quarterback Justin Herbert, and how working with rookies like Junior Colson & Joe Alt differs from training accomplished veterans like Khalil Mack & Joey Bosa.
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[@WamRebel]

Ben Herbert is just as valuable as any player or other coach on this team. People wonder how elite teams can maintain consistent excellence. You're looking at a huge part of it in this interview. Absolutely glued to the screen when Ben speaks. Thank you and well done to Chris and Money for having him on.

[@careyallen8225]

Ya well said brother.

[@thomashines7235]

I want to stand up and beat my chest like a fing gorilla every time that man talks lol

[@waynelayton8568]

I really think this is the beginning to something very special. Now let's get it done Chargers!! Bolt up!!

[@dark-boson3697]

Fax bro, We’ve now got our own David Goggins! When things get tough he’ll be huge for the team! 💯⚡️

[@ChargersCity]

Beautiful GOD watching everything you do. Blessings forever beautiful GOD and Jesus loves y'all forever. teach everyone you know and don't know.

[@XXLepic]

I f*cking love Ben Herbert. Wish I could hear him talk every day. Easily the best pickup besides Harbaugh himself. This man is an absolute genius

[@PureHades]

Couldn’t agree more… special consideration for Hortiz though… dude has been amazing since we got him…

[@ChargersCity]

Beautiful GOD watching everything you do. Blessings forever beautiful GOD and Jesus loves y'all forever. teach everyone you know and don't know.

[@Uncle_Jamms_Army]

I see Herbert shaking his head in the affirmative when Money says he’s built like a teenage girl.😂

[@Shiba_Inu_Des]

"Protect $265 Million"....awesome! Coach Herbert is a serious catalyst for the culture change. His consistency, respect for players, discipline regimen and subject matter expertise is so valuable. Us fans are so grateful to have him on board!

[@fitness4234]

27:00 what do you like to do for fun? Ben Herbert - “I like to clean and organize.”

[@rickpeterson8825]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MatthewCostantinoDC]

sounds like me...he wants things a certain way and no one else will get it that way

[@skygray633]

I bet he puts his shopping cart back where it belongs EVERY time.

[@RaidenSJ1985]

Wow every time Ben Herbert speaks my jaw just drops and my eyes are glued to the screen his knowledge and passion is out of this world !!! As a long time Charger fan I’ve been waiting for a trainer like him to come into the organization my whole time as Bolt fan!!! So glad Jarbaugh brought him in with us so excited for this upcoming season I’m just counting down every single day Bolt up!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🍺🤙🏽😎

[@jjkraay1]

Bro calm down. He isn’t that good looking. You must be from LA…. lol jk

[@lyleabrahams]

Coach Herbert is so damn prepared and engaging... I would love to train or work next to a guy like that whos so passionate about his craft. Chargers should do everything possible to never let him go.

[@mattwatters]

The water gets out of the tub before Coach Herb because he gives it the chills!

[@mikemodlin]

Ben Herbert would have made an amazing drill sergeant. His attention to detail is off the charts.

[@dylandushack994]

He has to have a father or grandfather that was in the military. His intensity feels like it comes from a place deep inside like it's all he knows

[@dark-boson3697]

“Who’s gonna carry the boats”

[@robbygreenan5201]

This dude is so intensive. I love it

[@DZRIDEZ]

Coach Herbert is without a doubt a ball of fire and motivation! I’m so happy that he has been entrusted with training and conditioning of our bolts because we need it! Injuries has been one of our achilles heels and having someone who understands the human anatomy like he seems to is reassuring

[@thomasarmstrong4562]

Anyone remember Michigan destroying Ohio State in the 3rd and 4th quarters the past 3 years? Strength, endurance, training, Herbert.

[@el_gallo_lira]

This is Chargers Weekly's best work right here, you guys are killing it. I don't know if you guys know this but Coach Herbert was JJ Watt's strength and conditioning coach at Wisconsin. He went so far as saying Coach Herbert was the best S&C coach in the world, and he's with us now! Man this was fun to watch! Can't wait for the season to start already!!!

[@Wisconsin_Bolt_Family]

Its like listening to Ben Pakulski, Gary Brecka, etc.. so intelligent and adaptive, always on the search for the next breakthrough in this industry! 💙💛⚡️⚡️

[@ll4680]

Name me another organization where our executive trainer is getting interviewed and media attention?!

[@tomdellit2121]

Certified dawg!!!!

[@wardski123]

Love that Ben Herbie knows himself and his OCD. He embraces it. So many people let OCD/anxiety ruin their lives, but Ben has found a great balance, allowing himself to challenge his 2nd-to-none energy. What a boss.

[@JoseCerv-et6nf]

Fascinating individual. Great to hear from someone so unique. He loves to clean and organize...

[@philipcaseyacalloway204]

Coach is a mad man. Idk how you don’t get fired up after this.

[@jacobcook8867]

Can’t explain how excited I am for this new regime, feels totally serious and different!

[@dontnonowuno9953]

This staff Harbaugh has put together makes Staleys group look like a Pop Warner operation

[@jasonpacific5661]

Been on our wish list for years. ⚡⚡A world-class trainer with modern injury prevention skills for Bolting Up all year long into the Super Bowl!

[@mattwatters]

Coach Herb doesn't teach pushups, he teaches pushing the earth down.

[@royleggitt3307]

Way cool, can't get enough Coach Herb!

[@Lbsmith94]

Woooo! I’ve been waiting for this upload!!! Thank you for the heads up Money!!!! This is definitely the most exciting time to be a Chargers fan than it has been in a really long time. BOLT UP!!!

[@KodyAllenEstep]

😂😂 Chris looks at the camera at 19:26 and I swear I could read his mind. “This is badass” ⚡️⬆️

[@PhoenixFlamezz]

Man this guy is next level! So glad we got him.

[@TheAdmiralMDSpecialAgent]

Incredible episode, love listening to that dude talk

[@briansimpkins985]

Dude is soo intelligent and focused .. he is the best strength and conditioning coach in America at any level .. almost feels like he was special forces

[@careyallen8225]

I wana have this dudes baby. Lol. I truly believe, and I know I'll get strife but I believe this guy is more important to the team than The Harb. Yes that's what I call him. THE HARB, Let me rephrase that, His impact to the team will be greater to the team than Jimmy's. This is something our franchise has been lacking for a very long time. This staff is unprecedented. I feel like you can put just about any roster with this staff and they're going to be better. I am so thankful this is our staff. Money, Chris love you guys.

[@PureHades]

Hearing Herbert say Justin is an “absolute beast” and has an incredible desire to “train and strain his body” is just amazing… 10 is really like that… Herbert/Harbaugh 2024!!

[@charlieboi1229]

I wanted Ben Herbert to come with Jim the second I saw Jim was hired! He is the Culture! 💪🏼

[@heathermerry2019]

Coach Herb!!! Beloved Michigan legend!

[@RickRadvansky]

Love coach Herbert! Cannot wait to see the results

[@brendonn1997]

nice!! hopefully you guys can do the pod at the facility throughout the season. BOLTUP!!⚡

[@acitoneroyal6002]

I can tell y’all this, we got a close up of Ben H in Fayetteville Ar. Succinctly he’s the best in the biz!!!!

[@markothesharko]

Ben Herbert is covering a hole the Chargers have had for a couple decades. Go Blue! Go Bolts!

[@ShoLowMan]

I’m listening to coach Herbert talk about the body and my mind is goes straight to the Periodic table 😂😂😂

[@Electric_Funeral]

I lived in Venice too (also went to Gold’s) and the 4th street stairs in Santa Monica are awesome. Then go do a soft sand sprinting session. Best place to workout on earth

[@ThunderDownUnderPodcast]

This is fantastic content and amazing access to Coach Herbert who looms as one of the key figureheads for the successful transformation of this team. Well done Chris and Money 👏🏻

[@grizzlyman329]

Miss this guy and coach Harbaugh at Michigan 😢

[@Joe420.]

Love the insight. Keeps me updated great job to all the staff you put out great content👌

[@hokieduck]

GREAT, great, great pod. Ben Herbert may be the second most important person of the new staff. I wish you had asked him (and maybe you can later) about exactly what he was training, from a kinesiology stand-point with the unusual early season particularly, exercises like the push and pull with handles, the 2# lifts, the band pulls off training equipment, the kneeling one-handed lift with three points still on the ground. I was fascianted by those and think it was probably working on small muscle areas to prevent injuries. We almost have FOOTBALL!!! And The Bolt is amazing.

[@colinblaine3552]

If there was ever going to be a difference maker for the Chargers, this man is it.

[@Philthadeal]

Sounds like a real deal strengthening coach.

[@careyallen8225]

AAAAHHHHH!!!!! I'm so pumped!!!

[@JuanAyala-wu2sw]

I was listening to this on my way to work.... I ended up at the gym

[@davidbravo3986]

Go Chargers #1 👍✌️💯⚡🏈

[@cameront2525ct]

Oh yea, we about to be completely different this year and moving forward. I will not be shocked come week 14 and we are right there in the hunt for the Division

[@JoseCastillo-lc6vn]

Fantastic episode guys!!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@peepingtomlinson]

This is great. I wish they showed some B-roll of the tech Herbert was talking about because that was interesting.

[@jesincere8589]

Damn this dude is like a mad scientist!!! Great show fellas ⚡️

[@billsmith8961]

This guy is a pros pro. An expert in sports science. I see why JH had to have him. It’s money well spent. Big fan of Herbert

[@wmcuccia1356]

Go Chargers!

[@johnnydejesus_]

As soon as I booted youtube and saw this immediately clicked it. Been hoping you guys could get him on your podcast one day!

[@christianbenedict5136]

That was totally cool thanks guys

[@hokieduck]

Coach Herb, with his bald head, sitting in front of the seats with the Bolt logo, looks like Winged Mercury!! Let's hope he is god-like in keeping these guys healthy

[@michaelcaley7735]

Hopefully, his conditioning will help the team stay healthy. Especially Joey Bosa staying healthy.

[@TheIncredibleDre4]

This is cool asf

[@herb2ladd]

Money said “Cb or WR” but he def was talking about rumph on the weight aspect lol

[@Adrian28910]

That’s the 1st person I thought of haha then I thought of JT Woods.

[@herb2ladd]

@@Adrian28910 woods is atleast a FS, rumph is an edge player 😂

[@eddieb7001]

Love it!! Let’s go CHARGERS!!

[@Culby2323]

Great interview with coach herb guys

[@Toodleswithnoodles]

Coach herb! Lfg ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@kingsalius2708]

Chris hayre looking properly JOCKED OK ‼️Money cmon now get in the gym 💪🏽😂

[@NomadJMac]

Great Interview! Motivated me to pickup and put down my dusty kettle bell.... Just once though, gotta stay balanced 👀

[@joeymerlan]

Trust the process !

[@BOLTPOPPER]

Money and Chris may be at 'F' abductors LOL. LFG get it to a 'B'⚡️🆙️

[@tylerschoon237]

I'll go do some pushups for Ben Herbert

[@Joe420.]

Sooo $ great call on the cc. Skit .. 🤣

[@zeewell]

Does anyone know of any other Podcasts that coach Herbert has been on? Would love to hear him giving a more detailed breakdown of his protocols and the ex. phys side of things

[@zachbenson9548]

Ben Herbert limits his cold water plunges to 15 minutes because any longer the water starts to boil and he'd cook himself.

[@oslimerustbucks7402]

Biggest pick up of any team in the offseason so far!

[@naiboronthefly3594]

We gotta keep him atleast a couple years before he becomes mayor of the universe.

[@richcitythabay510]

House of the dragon 👀🔥🔥🔥

[@carlosalbertodiaz236]

💯💯💯✅

[@408mile408]

10-15 minutes for ice baths is what high school cross-country runners and track & field do

[@bigjohn2695]

He could be a head coach if he wanted lol

[@lronhoyabembe1]

why does Chris seem terrified of Herb 🤣

[@johnbarrios1510]

💪🏽 🥶 🥵 ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@GoChargersGo808]

Wonder how Herbert feels about Herbert

[@KevinLuna]

Where do I hire a coach like this?

[@skygray633]

I'm confused about what he was saying about Justin. He kind of just rattled on and I'm not sure what he meant. Anyone care to explain?

[@tatsukuma]

I think he meant Justin's desire to work hard needs to be controlled to an appropriate level, because QB1 is so precious to the team's success and pushing the envelope too far could lead to negative effects and injuries.

[@skygray633]

@@tatsukuma Ahh Ok, thanks. That's kind of funny because John Lott was asked about how he motivates players to work out then someone asked him if Justin needs to be motivated and he said he had the opposite problem with Justin and that he always had to pull him back from the brink of working too hard in the weight room

[@tatsukuma]

@@skygray633 Sorry if my explanation was bad, but they are basically saying the same thing Ig 😄

[@Mr.Reality-b4m]

This is a coach.

[@marlondanielcowart3160]

Instant click

[@Shortsclipsvideo1]

Can you hook it up with some tickets your man’s broke this year

[@johnnyray288]

"Sun's out, Guns out, no Doubt!!!" LMAO We finally have coaches who are smart, stoic, cool, normal - MEN! Bolts are coming to Destroy and take names! Time to open up a "Can O' Whoop Ass" on the NFL! I know my Bolt brothers & sisters can feel it...I've got my Lucha Libre Bolt mask from 15 yrs ago (yep, I was one of the OG's who first brought it, hah; I grew up sometimes watching the cheezy fake blood Mexican wrestling or the hot, scantily dressed news gals as a little horny kid due to the local Diego tv having 1 channel out of like 15-20 channels, hah) but still have my 70's and 80's Bolt swag too as I'm a Pt Loma/Diego surfer boy having gone with my Dad to games since 1974! Please bring back the Bolt 'canons' Spanos family, cuz you better be ready for the loudest stadium in the country!!! As Bruce Buffer says, IIIIITTTTTSSSSS TIIIIMMMMMEEEEE!!!!! In the soon to be loser corner is... (pick any of the unfortunate teams that got the Bolts on their schedule) and in the soon to be winner corner is....the coolest (and smartest, hah) fans, the best uniforms, the best coaches, players (and finally I can say owners due to the recent coaching hires, lol you’ve always done a great job in truth) in the wooorld, the Los Angeles SUPER 'about to stomp on yr throat', CHARGERS!!!!!! See that, I'm also requesting the wonderful Spanos family that you redo the badass Supercharger song with los angeles in it. Law-san-jah-lis, Suuper-Charg-er..get it?! In summary, 1) Hire Bruce Buffer for Bolt home games (it'll be initially specific to the Bolts which should increase Bolt (and NFL) top line revenue and would need to be approved of course, by the NFL 2) Bring back the Murph 'canons' with smoke after every score and 3) Redo 'SuperCharger' Bolt song to include Los Angeles. If Spanos family would like to thank me for this (guaranteed to increase sales by hyping up Bolt fans and all other NFL fans' energies) marketing advice, I wouldn't turn away (if you lovingly provided as a thank you), two box tickets for as many games as you will out of your good & kind heart - am I pouring it on too much, lol. Charger org [e-mail]

[@RobertHDPF]

Thigh Masters about to sell out after this.

[@Joe420.]

Looks like a tank talks like a tech....hmm and ocd isnt a bad😊😊 thing 9:26

[@gerry3RS]

Damn Chris looking kinda swole

[@antr7493]

"Matt MOney Smith" people shouldn't give themselves their own nickname

[@jeffbounds7025]

Hopefully not giving away secrets. Are other teams using the same stuff?

[@tekilerooficial]

I love the ben herbert hire he is laser focused gonna make our boyz into men let’s go BTFU

[@reefacheefa8990]

We need Ben Herbert on Joe Rogan

[@PatriarchyPatrol]

"It looks like a prison yard" 😂😂😂 #Based

[@PatriarchyPatrol]

Alpha Males are back in charge for the first time since 2006 #BoltedUp ⚡⚡⚡

[@probableflaws3597]

Strong men, mentally and physically, don’t have a need to refer to themselves or others as “alpha”.

[@PatriarchyPatrol]

@@probableflaws3597 Male feminist detected

[@probableflaws3597]

@@PatriarchyPatrol yup

[@PatriarchyPatrol]

@@probableflaws3597 LMAOgai

[@probableflaws3597]

@@PatriarchyPatrol yup