This research investigates the utilization of a modified version of the Sardar sub-equation method to discover novel exact solutions for the generalized Pochammer Chree equation. The equation itself represents the propagation of longitudinal deformation waves in an elastic rod. By employing this modified method, we aim to identify previously unknown solutions for the equation under consideration, which can contribute to a deeper understanding of the behavior of deformation waves in elastic rods. The solutions obtained are represented by hyperbolic, trigonometric, exponential functions, dark, dark-bright, periodic, singular, and bright solutions. By selecting suitable values for the physical parameters, the dynamic behaviors of these solutions can be demonstrated. This allows for a comprehensive understanding of how the solutions evolve and behave over time. The effectiveness of these methods in capturing the dynamics of the solutions contributes to our understanding of complex physical phenomena. The study’s findings show how effective the selected approaches are in explaining nonlinear dynamic processes. The findings reveal that the chosen techniques are not only effective but also easily implementable, making them applicable to nonlinear model across various fields, particularly in studying the propagation of longitudinal deformation waves in an elastic rod. Furthermore, the results demonstrate that the given model possesses solutions with potentially diverse structures.