How Werner Günthör trained to win 3 world championships.... | Strength Coach Network

Werner Günthör is one of the top performing shot putters of all time. A 3 time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, Werner Günthör's Swiss national record of 22.75m still stands today after over 30 years.
This historic training video is a unique insight into the preparation of a world class athlete, and one of the finest practical examples of concepts popularised by renowned coaches like Anatoli Bondarchuk, Yuri Verkhoshansky, Giles Cometti and more.
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[@shanindtheeed]

This was excellent, really helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@martinbrennan9942]

Awesome content thanks for the explanation. I’ve always struggled with the difference between extensive and intensive plyos. I don’t think I can ever forget the difference now 😂

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Vivid no? 😏

[@benbowen821]

This is one of the most informative S&C videos I've ever seen. Deserves much more reach.

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Thanks, we appreciate the kind words! The algo gods are fickle

[@TheShauntrainor]

I'm loving these reaction videos.

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Thanks!

[@laurinbartel640]

Thank you very much. I am a fan of Werner Günthör for several years. Es ist absolut berechtigt, an seine sportliche Leistungen zu erinnern.

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Thanks!

[@ciaranmylod8361]

Really interesting! Would be interested to see one on the all blacks gym training

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Meh 😂

[@bmofb357]

Great stuff as always Keir!

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ffbarnette]

Very nice

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Thank you!!

[@sallBollocks]

Nice job Keir!

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Thank you sir 🙇‍♂️

[@keyvannoroozikia8963]

Love it bro , super interesting , it reminds me I did a program from Joël Smith called Vertical Ignition, and there was a sound progression of depth drops/speed depth jumps/ depth jumps and a lot of extensive plyos to build a base, and then move to more intense work, just to say experts know their stuff 💯💯

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Part 2 and 3 will elaborate more on those concepts

[@keyvannoroozikia8963]

@@StrengthCoachNetwork can't wait to see it

[@jorgebarroso3367]

Do you think there would be any problem if you were to do one of these on current athletes that upload their own training vlogs such as Mathias Hove Johansen or Julian Forte? I think it would be extremely interesting if you were to give your thoughts on their training practices. Thanks for the awesome content btw.

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Never heard of him but sure

[@jorgebarroso3367]

@@StrengthCoachNetwork lol, you referring to Mathias? He's a Norwegian sprinter. Forte I'm pretty sure you know who he is.

[@AVanSickle]

Triphasic Training Cal Dietz from University of Minnesota. Very similar principles if not a few of the same

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

So Cal took it from Werner

[@jonnieerickson21]

Would live to see one on Christian McCafrey

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Its coming - promise!

[@ivanbuljan8886]

Do you have proof for Werner having a twin brother? Couldn't find any article and I speak German. Thank you

[@rob0008000]

You are the fucking man Keir

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Appreciate you sir.

[@patrickmurphy5842]

What’s the typical split of fibres in the general population / untrained athletes?

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

Depends on genetics - but most likely more ST than FT

[@cheeks7050]

Vince Carter

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

The man!

[@mubarkqardas46]

Cant wait to wear my speedos to the gym and break all PRs.

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

lol

[@RR2134]

Who cares but juice to gills “extracurriculars associated with the shot put in the 80’s and 90’s”. 😂

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

real good "restoratives" lol

[@ZODAGAWD]

Hes impressive...but I can't ignore the fact that steroids were so rampant in those years...

[@StrengthCoachNetwork]

ture. but his training was ON POINT

[@ZODAGAWD]

@@StrengthCoachNetwork oh no doubt...he was a BEAST! For that size his speed and agility were off the charts!!!

[@paulboulanger00]

Steroids are rampant now 🤷🏻‍♂️