Explosive Mechanics | Strength, Speed & Power

Jared Bidne runs Explosive Mechanics as a show about performance engineering -- his term for the systematic, measurement-driven approach to building stronger, faster athletes. With over 100 episodes, Bidne focuses on the applied biomechanics of force production: how to actually improve acceleration mechanics, develop a bigger vertical jump, and structure training progressions that produce measurable results. This is not a general fitness podcast. Bidne regularly breaks down specific movements -- box squats, dumbbell jumps, Olympic lift variations -- and explains why he programs them the way he does, backed by numbers from velocity-based training tools and jump testing data. He also brings on his own training clients to discuss their results: sprint time drops, vertical leap gains, and strength increases documented over specific training blocks. A standout thread in the show is his connection to Westside Barbell methods, including episodes recounting visits to the legendary Columbus gym and conversations with coaches in that lineage. The format mixes solo deep-dives on technical topics with Q&A episodes where he tackles listener training questions. If you coach athletes who need to get more explosive and you want someone who speaks in concrete numbers rather than vague motivational talk, Explosive Mechanics fills that gap well.