Christian McCaffrey Trains for the 49ers' Season and Reflects on his NFL Journey!
Step inside the training session of San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey. As the camera captures his explosive workouts, he also opens up about his NFL journey, sharing valuable insights and reflecting on the challenges, triumphs and lessons learned along the way.
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00:00 - Pickleball Intro
00:20 - Meet Sport's Performance Coach Brian Kula
00:45 - Christian and Brian's Relationship
03:35 - Maximizing Your Potential
03:58 - Barbell Hip Thrusts
04:53 - Front Squat w/ Heel Elevation
06:33 - Banded Reverse Lunge w/ Reach
08:15 - Always Getting Better
08:42 - Copenhagen Iso Hold
09:37 - Feet-Elevated Alternating Dumbbell Incline Bench
10:26 - Bent-Over Trap Bar Eccentric Row
11:12 - Brian Kula and Sports Performance
11:46 - Curtsy Squat/Cossack Squat Combo
12:17 - Knowledge is Power/Mentors
13:04 - Deep Squat Breathing
13:28 - Effort & Consistency
14:21 - Falling Short
15:04 - The Best Guys are Always The Hardest Workers
At this point in an athletes career, the main focus is mobility, flexibility, and Injury Prevention. Most athletes are not going to be trying to break weight room records like they did in high school and college. I thought his workout made a lot of sense.
exactly man well said. The strength foundation is already there, and I'm sure it's still trained here or there. But the main focus/majority of the workouts are going to be all about the things you mentioned, and specifically movement quality. There's a time and place for max strength training, and with his training history and age it's not longer needed as a primary method of building and maintaining a strong, healthy and athletic body
It's also about training for the type of athlete they are. CMC isn't breaking any weight room records as you mentioned, so why bother trying? Brute strength didn't get him to where he is so why change what works. He shouldn't train the way a Chubb or a Barkley does. And if this is an in-season workout he doesn't need to burn himself out in the weight room and not have enough left for the field. You're right, this is a great workout for him.
By the time someone becomes a NFL starter, they’ve already had years of power lifting under them. That foundation has been built. If you’re a high school athlete, start with basic power lifting and get that strength base. But once you have it, you move onto more sports specific stuff. CMC is doing stuff to help with his mobility, flexibility, injury prevention, yes, but also to help with speed, explosiveness, and coordination. You see a lot of unilateral and rotational work with pro football players. This is stuff you get to after you’ve got that base. All that being said, I’m sure CMC can still back squat something like 500 lbs.
As a 49ers fan I can't tell you how lucky we are as a team to have this man!
100000% agreed! Go Niners!!!!
Please try at least?
How lucky Brock Purdy is to have his supporting cast. Put him on the Ravens and they will struggle to win😂
You can tell how happy he is to be out of a losing culture and at a place that prioritizes winning. He’s probably also happy to be in an offense that is super innovative and gives them the flexibility to “play” to some degree.
Well since the ravens suck and they're not in the Superbowl, why make a useless comment? Ravens suck!😆 @@dh5416
One thing to note about his training style here is he is a veteran nfl player. He is already strong. Younger athletes pushing their weights in the gym is good because their building a foundation of strength, which is initially going to make you more explosive and athletic. But Christian already has that base of strength so they are trying to totally optimize his explosiveness while avoiding hurting himself continuing to push the weight he throws around. He probably still has strictly strength oriented days, but also probably exclusively sprint/plyometric days and then these weird look variety days. But his workouts will and should look different than, say, a college freshman RB. Build your foundation first, then later (could be YEARS later) add in the things to tune your CNS to being explosive.
Spot on.
As a strength conditioning coach myself I love what they’re doing with him; a lot of corrective strength exercises, as well as preventative maintenance strength work. Also, I hate the 49ers being that I’m from Green Bay, but I really like this guy.
Laughable how many people are questioning this guys training in here. I got a feeling he and his coach know what they are doing. For anyone who questions how tough this is give a shot, with his intensity and focus and report back.
Guys probably compare this work out with their ego-lifting bro-split routine. The strength and athletic demands for a football player are so much different than for the average gym go-er.
@@W6rr10r21 totally without the consideration that Cmac is also doing speed work, plyimetrics, etc… and is an athlete not an instagram gym shark. His attitude, build and humility remind me of 2003 rugby World Cup winner Johnny Wilkinson.
nailed it.
There are so many trainers of professional athletes that are preaching some of the most ridiculous shit. It’s no different than any other profession - there is not always a direct relationship between knowledge and notoriety.
Who laughs at his training? He does a ton of movement work, smart. Anyone who would laugh is not educated on the longevity of the human body. This is exactly how my gym works. It is uncomfortable for sure but fucking awesome!
I'm an Eagles fan but this was some of the most motivational shit I've seen. CM is nothing short of legit.
Ngl this is actually quite inspiring. Such a nice, chilled out vibe they've got going
I cannot believe someone like him, fells he does not reach his goals, very humble.
Love his training. It's motivated me to work on movement, flexibility, and explosive speed. Something I used to have when I was younger. I'm now one month into my CrossFit training at Brick Fitness in Los Angeles and it's already made a difference in my mobility and flexibility. Getting ready to resume competitive flag football. It's been a while, but this training gives me a lot more confidence. My home gym now includes, Plyobox, bands, and medicine balls, and have since shifted my workouts from almost all weight lifting to 50% plyometrics, and 50% basic compound movements, as well as cleans and jerks. Watching Coach Kula work with CMC has been very inspirational and instructional.
His physical abilities are impressive.
CMC is an amazing human being.
Right? How can you not appreciate how exceptional he is?!
He trains hard and it shows why he is such a top football player. Remember he graduated from Stanford university brains and brawn very few in the world like him.
I really like those heel blocks for front squats...makes it a much more solid lift with greater balance. Hex bar bent over rows, and alternate dumb bell press...love both. I trained under the late Bill Starr when playing running back at Hawaii and we had nothing like this my friend! This is as awesome a training program as McCaffrey is a running back.
these are so great! they show the sacrifice and dedication necessary to perform. they're also inspiring to fans who should probably be working out too =D in the gym and lifting weights
Awesome work! Learned a lot about technique.
We want to see you winning next year superball
Keep doing more of these!
Stay tuned! 👀
Thanks for the great tip on the front squat big toe emphasis. This tip cleaned up my knee motion and drive out of deep squat.
We’re glad you got something out of it! 💪
Love the isometrics work
Wish I knew this stuff back in the 80s when I played.
He deserves the MVP this year
lamar Jackson
@@chispan9965Nah!
@@chispan9965😂
Ask and dude who played with him. So respected in the game.
mvp! would love to know what those white Nikes with the red swoop that CMC is rocking!
MVP
@wearepress great video? Any Charles Poliquin influence, he lived in CO.
His ankle / feet are so thick 😮
I’ve heard of kung fu panda bro you gay panda 🐼 lol
all that cutting and change of direction
must be an irish/german thing me and alll my family got wide flat feet and thick ankles lol. him also doing drills def would help but calves and ankles are mainly genetics.
Seeing those magnificent trees through the windows, I wish they showed the view outside!
Colorado 😍
Rocky Mountain High! 👍
Awesome work! Anyone know what Nike pants those are? Looks rly comfy!
Just finished David Goggins book and they have similar mindsets. That drive is unstoppable.
Read both of them, if ya read "can't hurt me" read "never finished"
CMC is a class act! Love him on our niners.
This is the part young athletes need to see… the game starts there with personal self development… so you show up for team practice ready… which carries over to game time.
THIS 👌
I’m tryna be cheeked up like CMC
Pause lmao
Do these exercises help with knee/ ankle strengthening and mobility? Torn my knees so I want to incorporate these into my workout
This is the first time I'm seeing CMC in training. I was expecting him to built like a Brick Wall! However, these days it seems a functional build is far better than a Body Builder physique.
What is that piece of equipment under his foot during the banded reverse lunges ?
The biggest thing when it comes to sports training is to hit those lifts with focusing on balance. The lunges he did. I like to one leg RDL with my foot angled. Using bands as resistance. Also use an exercise ball for the dumbbell press to target your core. Also you focus more on explosive movements during the lift. Everything looks legit here, good job. CMC having a career year!
Can you please explain why the feed pm the wall on the alteranted 45º BP
Best RB in the world right there.
Pickleball is so fun
That was fantastic. When was this filmed?
Late March 2023!
Ok this is ridiculous but: does anyone know what brand of hoodie Christian is wearing? I had a similar one (UA) but alas it's no more and I love that cut. Also this was a good watch generally, clearly a great coach.
He is this year's NFL MVP. There's no way this guy should fall short of that this year.
Great player. Not MVP though. Not this year. That belongs to Lamar.
@DavidWilliams-zz7fp Lamar Jackson is 15th in passing yards, 12th in passing TDs, 8th in completion %, and not even in the top 20 in neither rushing yards nor rushing TDs. In fact, three other QBs have more rushing TDs than Jackson; one of which is..... wait for it......Josh Dobbs. Sorry, those aren't MVP numbers, QB or not. In a grossly down year for QB play, it's McCaffrey's to lose however, they'll likely give it to the undeserving Jackson anyhow.
@@scottgood7888 you’re conflating the concept of being a statistical outlier with something (an award) that is heavily qualitative: Most Valuable Player (to his team). Without Lamar, ravens likely miss playoffs. Same could not be said for 9ers without cmac. I notice you left out LJ’s rushing stats (yds and TDs). Why? They benefit his team. I see this kind of cherry picking a lot from the anti Lamar crowd. I suppose to convince those folks, he’ll just have to show once again he’s San Fran’s daddy if they meet in the SB 😎
@@DavidWilliams-zz7fp Without the #1 defense the Raven's miss the playoffs. If they had a pocket passer that made good decisions they would be in the superbowl right now. No MVP throws into triple coverage. Worst 2x MVP in the history of the NFL.
At 10:11 why allow the sacrum rotate. I’ve just never heard these words associated with with a chest press of any sorts. Nothing you have feet on the wall I feel like this helps with valsalva maneuver
What kind of tank top is he wearing? Looks comfortable and love the split hem look
I was expecting to see heavier weights (like Barkley) but can't argue with the success he has had in NFL.
How many reps and sets per exercise, movement?
what is that foot board that he was using during the banded reverse lunge? is it connected with an app?
I wanna know that too!!
Anyone know what shoes CMC is wearing here?
what is the name of his training shoes?
Usually a long shirt would cover up the butt but bro has such a shelf back there it actually accentuates it
Reminds me of freshman year of college in 2005 when I regularly got my ass kicked by Antrel Rolle in racquetball during his senior year. A couple free lunches from him tho 😂
Cool he’s still working out in HR
HR represent! University & Wildcat!
Brady has the TB12 bands which are good too ... I got a few of them ... be easy on those ankles... One more game then you can rest... Let's get it this superbowl weekend....
this looks hard.
He’s the Niners MVP.
Brian Kula looks like Jim Gaffigan started working out.
I would have liked that the coach explained more the why of the variations and not just the exercise execution
Noted! Thanks for your feedback 💪🏻
49ers don't choke tomorrow,stay focused and ferocious.
That is for people who cant play tennis 😂 Anyways great training from the best Runningback in the league.
What’s the wooden board he step on during the banded reverse lunge?
blackboard-training.com/en
Clutch for foot + ankle mechanics!
If you don't want to watch two guys play pickleball, fast forward to 4:00. You're welcome.
CMC gotta share his diet with Kula
I miss the old Nike Metcons
What brand/model shoes does he have on?
It's a special design by Jeremy Rider.
What and why the thing under his foot on reverse lunge?
Not an expert on this but i think it trains stability and mobility in your ankle, mainly for injury prevention
Fool split 50 in the 4x4 as a freshman??? ELITE!
100% As a HS runner in the late 90s 51 high was the fastest I ever ran the quarter and I did that as a junior. (50/49s would have gotten you in the state finals back then.) For a freshman to run that fast the 1st time he runs a 400 is BONKERS. I don't think non-track people get that.
His mid foot is so rigid!
I’m here here in these numbers for that 400 mm with Christian McCaffrey, and realizing I wish I never doubted myself in athletics because I was running faster than Christian in high school, but that was almost 30 years ago
Those times 30 years ago - even more impressive, you had it what it takes! 🔥 #neverdoubtyourself
3 weeks off, lol. Ain't nothing dangerous than a well rested hard hitting explosive 49ers team.
Anyone know the pants hes wearing?
The single best workout is pushing or pulling a weighted sled
Rushing title and Yards from Scrimmage title: no DEI policy needed.
As someone w/ a foot phobia, must we remove shoes and socks in the gym? I come from a time when removing ur shoes in the gym (don’t even get me started on socks) would get u kicked out right quick.
Times have changed. Foot strength matters
I play real sports, I’m not trying to be the best at exercising. - Kenny Powers
This a warm up ? Where the weight ?
What’re those Nike shoes
Metcon
Jesus satisfies that unending hunger
Coldest white boy in the league! By far.
No ego lifting. Forget the amount of weight. How heavy a weight feels is relative to the individual. Good technique with maximum effort optimizes muscle growth and strength. Good coaching. You may lift more than McCafferty but many of you is with crap form and for those who can wirh good form, you're still nowhere near the athletic ability as this guy which shows, strength isnt everything
9:00 ... I think my leg would pop out like a chicken wing if I did this
🤣🤣🤣
kids got a dumper
It’s genetics
Only relying on your genetics won’t make you the best RB in the NFL
@@Idontagree1 some of these exercises are a little out there for Football. The curtsy with the cossack don't know about that one for football. The single arm alt incline chest press with the freed on the wall what is that. Just do DB incline press unilateral. The Thrusters on the floor, just push a sled hits everything. Doesn't really mimic what you would do on the field.
The purpose is to drive from his feet, hips while pressing with upper body. Synergy
@@FugitiveVette just do dumbbell thruster if you want it be more functional or synergistic lol . Do it barefoot if you want go that route.
@@Idontagree1 tf are you talking about? I’m talking about his feet..
I really hope high school athletes don't watch this and think this is how Christian McCaffrey trained to be the highly explosive athletic freak that he is today. It's cool stuff but mostly fluff... at this point he's trying to stay healthy and mobile while maintaining his strength. High school / college Cmac didn't train like this
This is exactly how elite athletes train now.
@@tmac4343 this is how an athlete trains once the athlete has made the pros. This isn’t how high school / college athletes train or should train
Could you imagine wasting his talent on Carolina right now? That would be a travesty.
Worth every single draft pick 💯👌
@@WeArePress Amen! I remember some sports channel, can't remember which one, gave the trade a "C-". What a bunch of dumbasses lmao.
bryce young would be in mvp conversation if he was there
It’s funny how this guy played possum his whole first half of his career and now all of a sudden he dosent get hurt anymore lol
No wonder i didn’t make the nfl. My feet don’t have arches like his
Apparently running and cutting gives you muscular feet like a caveman
it's also specifically the barefoot training. Pretty much all Nike and Adidas shoes are total trash for your feet that's why most athletes have flat feet. NOT BECAUSE OF GENETICS. But because these shoes are horrible for your feet and make them weak over time.
@@gunsnderrickroses2777 you are correct. I train MMA and my coaches all wear flat bottom bizarre shoes and talk about how beneficial it is for foot strength and how they can never wear Nike etc ever again.
@@ramyanthony4615 love it man that's exactly the way to go. I personally love the Vivo Barefoot training-specific shoes. It's a real shame Nike and Adidas don't give a damn. They are making so much they don't have to. And most people are too mindless to even notice what's happening with their feet.
Merrell trail glove 6 owner here.. barefoot shoes are awesome I'll never wear shoes that compress toe box ever again.
@@RareAries323 no doubt man impossible to go back. Nike and Adidas shoes feel awful on my feet now. Never realized it until I got away from it
Be nice to know how these guys beat all the drug tests.
Drug test? Dude is professional athlete that’s 5’11 210lbs with elite family genetics and incredible work ethic. Low levels of bodyfat and decent muscularity means steroids? Wild statement, your ego must be crushed knowing this is attainable natural but just not for someone as weak minded and bodied as you bruh
By not doing drugs lol
@@aldeeezyy930 easiest way is dont do them at all. not worth the risk vs reword
They have a “testing window” during the offseason so they just end their cycle a bit before the testing window. There was a bleacher report article awhile ago when Peyton Manning got caught where former players were saying the NFL has a HGH problem and that maybe half the guys in the league are using it.
More people who don't understand genetics + consistency + intensity + diet.
These workouts are nonsense tbh. CMC is a gifted athlete with good genetics thats why it works for him.
We discovered his secret! He works like a dog to be ready.
Wow just think how great he would be if he didn’t train like a soccer mom.
Wtf are you talking about. His training is precise
Not as much hard strength/hypertrophy work as I’d expect.
They do strength blocks as well I'm sure but these guys have to be extremely agile, balanced and dynamic to play RB. They've spent most of their lives building strength. I bet CMC can probably squat 4+ plates. EDIT: I just Googled it, he was box squatting 585 😂
@@JaredHettler agreed. Being strong and having muscle makes you more explosive and helps with agility.
I'd assume that this is just a portion of a periodized program that is aimed at prep for OTA, like they said in the beginning of the video. I'd imagine that they program in hypertrophy and strength in a different part of the year@@tonyverras2688
This is a mobility day focusing on smaller movement. Players won’t go too hard on Hypertrophy before training camp. **this was filmed prior to that
@@lukemorris6771 Yeah I hear two days A week in the weight room to maintain muscle is common right before and during the season. Von Miller was doing split squAts with the 135 dumbbells, lol.
Football needs to go flag. To see a young guy maxing out his physical capabilities -- but then on Sunday spinning the roulette wheel of potential lifetime injury is, yeah, insanity. Flag football would let speed, agility, and talent really come to the fore. This guy getting smashed to the ground every play he carries is flirting with disaster. It needs to end. As far as this trainer -- I wonder how the drill sergeants of the D-Day invasion troops felt.
CHRISTIAN - DITCH THE FRONT SQUATS AND START USING THE SAFETY SQUAT BAR. DO YOU EVEN KNOW THAT SAFETY SQUAT BARS EXIST? START DOING TRAP BAR WALKS WITH SPEED. DO YOU EVER QUESTION ANYTHING THIS COACH TELLS YOU ?
lmao if he only listened to you he'd be the best RB in the NFL. oh wait
your EMOTIONAL response is laughable. reread my entire comment and tell me in detail where I'm wrong. IMHO - you can't, its not even debatable, but go ahead and try.@@jameshaizlip8048
A white running back. Awesome. No doubt he had to work twice as hard. I can’t imagine the racism he endured.
What is the weight for the feet on wall DB press?
I think he got up to 85lbs. Weight was affected by the two key metrics ahead of them in that work. Transfer of power through the core. Overcoming the resistance. (VBT emphasis - velocity based training)