Zak Woodward, M.S., CSCS, is an ACL return-to-sport specialist and the mastermind behind The Athletic Transformation Project. Ben Patrick, creator of the famous ATG systems, has cited Zak as a top coach for ACL recovery and a freak athlete. With a deep background in kinesiology, Zak has dedicated his career to helping athletes overcome joint pain, correct muscular imbalances, and reach peak performance.

Zak Socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakwoodwardatp/
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/zakwoodwardatp
Interview on Exponential Athlete Podcast: https://exponentialathlete.co/the-knee-health-survival-guide-for-athletes-interview-021/
Zak Podcast - Athletic Transformation Project: https://tr.ee/9Uvi6POLWG
Zak on ATG Podcast - https://tr.ee/cgN8xsQncN

Mark Socials
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoyou/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkMoyou

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EPISODE CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:58 ATG Protocol
08:41 How long does it take to adopt ATG system
09:43 What was it like training with Ben Patrick
11:52 Challenges and Mistakes while adopting ATG system
17:18 Cold Baths
19:32 Everything is about the Adaptation
22:11 Nuances of Athleticism
26:22 What's missing in Bodybuilding Protocols, Exposure to Injuries
29:23 ACL Injury
33:27 Importance of Sleep in Injury
37:08 Mental aspect of Injuries
49:46 Hip to Ankle Relationship
51:58 Seated Good Mornings
57:28 Injury Experience
01:01:37 Barefoot Shoes
01:05:06 Beach
01:06:09 Grounding
01:09:36 Rotation in Training