Cristi Bartlett, Director of Strength and Conditioning at North Carolina State University, was back with us today. As a former competitive powerlifter, she's switched gears and is currently transforming her physique and getting ripped through the strategic use of....chicken wings and tequila? All that and much more including how to properly utilize your desk for maximum recovery. Don't miss the craziness!

Besides her current position at NC State, her other credentials include assistant strength coach in the XFL for The New York Guardians, she worked with the Tennessee Titans and spent 9 years at University of Pennsylvania with Jim Steel designing and implementing the strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports.

Make sure to visit www.ironcompany.com for the best online selection of dumbbell sets including rubber hex dumbbells, urethane hex dumbbells, urethane solid steel dumbbells and dumbbell racks. 

Check back weekly for Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Ori Hofmekler and Stress" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength training articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "What I've Learned from Training Tier One Spec Ops" is up now. 

Are you in the Charlotte, NC area and in need of a personal trainer? Visit KB Fitness Personal Training. Keri Brice's passion is empowering people with proven techniques and tactics used by world class athletes that will help clients crush their goals, live the healthy lifestyle they’ve always wanted and to become the best version of themselves.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Another cornucopia of invaluable nutrition and dieting information, with our good friend and fitness guru, Rich Salke. And of course, the usual potpourri of musings and other off-topic funny business you'd expect. To contact Rich, visit the Rich Salke website.

Rich Salke is a well respected fitness professional who's credentials include champion bodybuilder, instructor of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, professor in the physiology of exercise, weight control and physical conditioning and is also a lecturer and trainer for the U.S. Secret Service.

Check back weekly for Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Sustained Strength Mastery" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "What I've Learned from Training Tier One Spec Ops" is up now. 

Are you in the Charlotte, NC area and in need of a personal trainer? Visit KB Fitness Personal Training. Keri Brice's passion is empowering people with proven techniques and tactics used by world class athletes that will help clients crush their goals, live the healthy lifestyle they’ve always wanted and to become the best version of themselves.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Today we discussed safeguards and strategies for avoiding overtraining and undertraining in powerlifting, bodybuilding and resistance training in general. We also touched on the importance of nutrition and how your diet plays an important role in helping to prevent overtaining and stagnation. 

Check back weekly for Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Sustained Strength Mastery" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "What I've Learned from Training Tier One Spec Ops" is up now. 

Searching for a personal trainer? Visit KB Fitness Personal Training in Charlotte, NC for online and one-on-one training in Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, kettlebell training and more. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Legends Of Strength - Ed Coan, Ray Williams, Marty Gallagher. Recently, Marty Gallagher was asked to be one of three strength Legends at the Living Legends Weekend in Tysons Corner, VA alongside the greatest powerlifter of all time, Ed Coan, and Ray Williams, who currently holds the world record for the heaviest raw squat at 1,080 lbs. The guys were hand picked to give play-by-play commentary at the 2022 USPA Virginia State Powerlifting Championships and Strongman Open Pound For Pound Challenge. Tons of great musings and observations from Marty on this one.

Check back weekly for Articles For Powerlifing by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Lessons From Powerlifter Ed Coan" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Get Ripped And Ready For Summer" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Every year as we approach summer, a reoccuring question resurfaces...how best do I build BIG arms?? How many times a week should I train arms? How many sets? How many reps? What exercises are best? As long as the male species exists, men and boys will seek ways to increase the size of their guns - every generation has this same urge - arms betray power!  

Check back weekly for Resistance Training Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Get Ripped And Ready For Summer" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Today’ guest is Dr. Charlie Seltzer, MD, CSCS, and Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He’s the only physician in the country who holds both a board certification in Obesity Medicine and a CSCS certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He’s also a former natural bodybuilding competitor and regional champion.

Dr. Seltzer takes a 360 degree approach to helping clients gain control of their health which includes a complete metabolic workup, medication and supplementation review, recommendation and prescription, nutrition counseling, physician-supervised exercise programs and personal training. Find out more about Dr. Charlie Seltzer and the services he offers by visiting http://www.drseltzerweightloss.com/

Check back weekly for world class training articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Cardio Training Periodization" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Today’ guest was John Roy, a US Army Vet, husband, father of two girls, self-published author, full-time career man,...and competitive powerlifter. Early mornings John can be found down in the basement, in the iron trenches, forging himself into a better version of his current existence through unwavering consistency and determination. What’s your excuse? Lots of great lifting topics and discussion. Don't miss it! Make sure to check out John Roy's Books on Amazon.com

Check back weekly for world class training articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Bench Press Assistance Work" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Today we welcomed Kansas City Chief, Justin Watson, 5th year NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl 55 champion. It was very interesting learning about the transition from college football to the NFL in regards to intensity, work ethic, training, diet and much more. Justin is a prime example of what it takes to get to the professional level. Justin supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Give Kids The World Village. 

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for all the latest gym equipment and flooring solutions for high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and the US Government. 

Check back weekly for world class training articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Bench Press Assistance Work" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for all the latest cardio training equipment, free weight equipment, rubber gym flooring and strength training equipment.

Today's podcast revolved around getting in shape for summer in the shortest amount of time possible. Consistency and accountability are key as long as you're on a solid plan tailored to your individual fitness and nutrition goals. One size does not fit all. With all the misinformation running rampant online, do yourself a favor and be a sceptic, not a sucker!

Check back weekly for cardio training articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Bench Press Assistance Work" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Today's discussion was a bi-product of Jim Steel's latest article, Deadlifts For Life. We examined the importance of the deadlift as one of the main core-four lifts, as a tool in everyday life and its role in enhancing mobility and extending longevity. We also explored additional benefits, techniques, variations, tools and myths. If you want to learn more about the deadlift, don't miss this podcast!

Check back weekly for resistance training articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Muscle Myths" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Neuroplasticity is a term that refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience. No better way to trigger neuroplasticity than flipping your transformative template upside-down and training totally opposite from how you normally train. "If every instinct you have is wrong, the opposite must be right!" Do the OPPOSITE of what you are thinking. ~ George Costanza

Check back weekly for resistance training articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "George Costanza: Neuroplasticity Guru"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

And if you're looking for personal training in Charlotte, NC   check out KB Fitness for custom programming and verifiable results.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Rich Salke was back with us today discussing the do's and don'ts of nutrition. He always brings a wealth of knowledge from his 25+ years of fitness industry experience where he began his career as a competitive bodybuilder and is now an instructor in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Maryland and is a lecturer and trainer for the U.S. Secret Service. This one is jam packed with useful nutrition and dieting info for any fitness level. Learn more about Rich Salke.

Check back weekly for weightlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "George Costanza: Neuroplasticity Guru"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Weightlifting - The Little Things Are A Big Deal" is up now. 

And if you're looking for personal training in Charlotte, NC check out KB Fitness for custom programming and verifiable results.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for your next purchase of strength training equipment, rubber gym flooring, free weight equipment, cardio equipment and gym equipment wipes and cleaning supplies. 

Today we met up with Navy veteran Ken Stewart, owner of Tysons Playground and Blackout in Tysons Corner, VA. Among many topics, we asked him to describe what it takes to be a successful gym owner and personal trainer in todays environment. This is a great listen for all, especially the personal trainers and business owners out there. And don't forget to check out the Living Legends Weekend May 13-15 2022 with Ed Coan, Kirk Karwoski, Marty Gallagher and many more power legends. 

Check back weekly for weightlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Putting A Finer Point On Resistance Training"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Weightlifting - The Little Things Are A Big Deal" is up now. 

And if you're looking for a personal trainer in Charlotte, NC check out KB Fitness for custom programming and verifiable results.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for your next purchase of free weight equipment including kettlebells, bumper plates, rubber hex dumbbells and Olympic bars. 

What's 5' 10" and 245 lbs., squats 865, benches 523, deadlifts 832, consumes 12,000 calories a day including 16-hamburgers and chews Gatorade gum to make weight before a meet? The one and only, Willie Bell. Lots of great musings today and a glimpse into the training and diet at the career peak of the first man in the US Armed Forces to total over 2,000 lbs. Don't miss this one!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Putting A Finer Point On Resistance Training"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength training articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Weightlifting - The Little Things Are A Big Deal" is up now. 

And if you're looking for a personal trainer in Charlotte, NC  check out KB Fitness for custom programming and verifiable results.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for your next purchase of free weight equipment including urethane dumbbells, urethane barbells, urethane plates and deep dish Olympic plates. 

Interesting discussion today on the synthesis of powerlifting and bodybuilding. 6-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates attained his mind-blowing muscle mass by using what Marty dubbed, “powerlifting – with forced reps". Ed Coan, the greatest powerlifter in the world, augmented his core powerlifts with a wide array of assistance exercises such as bicep curls, tricep pushdowns and wide-grip pull-ups. Don't miss this new episode of RAW!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "The World's Strongest Man"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength training articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for your next purchase of gym equipment including the Optimill Self-Propelled Flat Treadmill For GSA Purchase, Performance Station Wall-Mounted Rack, XEBEX Magnetic Resistance Training Sled For GSA Purchase, and Sanitizing Wipes Rolls to keep all your equipment clean and free of germs. 

With us today was Dr. Christian Conte, a licensed professional counselor and a world-renowned, level-5 anger management specialist who works with violent criminals to professional athletes. Today's discussion revolved around the mind in athletics and the mind in life. The role of THE MIND in athletics has been a hot topic for decades - the premise being - alter your MINDSET in such a way that PERFORMANCE IS IMPROVED. We also discussed how to apply these different strategies to everyday life and occupation. Lots of great info including the intersection of fitness and anger management and much more! Please visit Dr. Conte's website at http://www.drchristianconte.com and his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/drchristianconte  

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "The World's Strongest Man"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength training articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for your next purchase of gym flooring including 1/2" interlocking rubber tiles, 3/4" interlocking gym flooring, 3/8" black rolled rubber and 3/8" colored rubber flooring rolls. Today we discussed training around injuries. When you get injured you have two choices, quit or find a way to train around the injury. Training around the injury requires an adjustment of the training menu and the tools used to perform these exercises. Herniated discs, broken legs, injured shoulders and more were all a part of the discussion. Some great perspective from 100+ years of cumulative resistance training.

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Training Around A Serious Injury" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

For rehabilitation training in the Charlotte, NC area, contact KB Fitness. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit Ironcompany.com for your next purchase of cardio equipment including elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, rowing machines, stair climbers and treadmills. Chief Kevin Molis from the Malden, MA Police Department joined us today for a discussion on the importance of fitness and nutrition in law enforcement, including some observations of its evolution. Chief Molis's passion for resistance training dates back to the 1970's forward so this one is jam packed with useful and entertaining information. Don't miss it!

Chief Molis's Recommended Charities:

Cops For Kids With Cancer

Boston's Wounded Vet Run

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Training Around A Serious Injury" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for your next purchase of weight equipment including barbell sets, dumbbell sets, kettlebell sets and weight plate sets. Corey Boswell, research scientist for the Dept. of Defense and Marty's online coaching client, stopped in today to discuss the gains he's achieved over the last 6-months training each lift just once a week in his garage gym. At 42 years old and with such a short time under the bar, will Marty convince him to enter a powerlifting meet? Tune in and find out!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Training Around A Serious Injury" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for your next purchase of strength training equipment including weight bench, half rack and squat rack, power rack and power cage and squat stands. The "Iron Tamer" Dave Whitley stopped by today to discuss how and why he became a performing strongman and motivational speaker. He let us in on some of his crazy strength feats like bending crescent wrenches in half, rolling up frying pans, crushing coconuts with his bare hands and much more. As you can imagine, we had a lot of questions for Dave you won't hear anywhere else. For more info on Dave Whitley visit his Iron Tamer Website , check out his book SuperHuman YOU  and discover the Secrets Of The SuperHuman Mind!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "In The Coaching Trenches" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Strategies for Sticking to Your Fitness Goals" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for your next purchase of rubber gym mats, rolled rubber flooring, interlocking rubber tiles and artificial turf. How much of a role does a coaches own passion, enthusiasm and level of involvement in the sport they teach play in the success of his or her athletes? Are degrees and certifications enough, or should a strength coach be an avid lifter too? Great conversation on the importance in having passion for whatever you do in life. It makes a difference. 

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Minimal Dose Resistance Training – Abstract Impressions" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Strategies for Sticking to Your Fitness Goals" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for your next purchase of squat racks, power cage, squat stands and weight bench. With us today is Cristi Bartlett, Director of Strength and Conditioning at North Carolina State University where she oversees 6 strength coaches and over 500 athletes. Other credentials include assistant strength coach in the XFL for The New York Guardians, worked with the Tennessee Titans and spent 9 years at University of Pennsylvania with Jim Steel designing and implementing the strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports. Lots of training talk, musings and a lot more. Don't miss it!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Curl Man - Bicep Curl Fanatic" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Strategies for Sticking to Your Fitness Goals" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for your next purchase of dumbbells, barbells, weight plates and kettlebells. The annual New Year’s gym invasion is in full swing. We now find ourselves maneuvering through a herd of unfamiliar faces while we search for an empty squat rack that isn’t already occupied by someone doing curls. But not to worry! If this year is anything like all previous years, most of these folks will be gone within the first 14 days. Why? Because their strategy yields no results and without results there is no enthusiasm. Listen in while we break down our proven resistance training strategies guaranteed to reverse your current state of physical misfortune.

Check back weekly for best power building articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Muscle Replenishment" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Top 5 Gym Equipment Choices For Size and Strength Gains" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for all your strength training equipment including urethane dumbbells, weight bench, Olympic bars, weight plates and gym flooring.With us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and BJJ Black Belt, Tyler Brey. Tyler’s not only an IFBB pro bodybuilder, a former powerlifter, a black belt in BJJ and a personal trainer but he was also born with Spina Bifida. So how did he accomplish all these physical feats having Spina Bifida? Better yet, how was he able to use it to his advantage at times? Don't miss it! 

Check back weekly for best bodybuilder articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Dave Draper - Forged Passion" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "My Competitive Bodybuilding Experience" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for kettlebell sets and equipment including iron kettlebells, powder coated kettlebells, safe-drop kettlebells and kettlebell racks. Todays guest was long time friend of the podcast, Michael Krivka. He is a Master RKC and owner of CrossFit Koncepts in Gaithersburg, MD. We discussed his background in martial arts, kettlebell training and strength training, how they can all be integrated together and how he owes his life to the resiliency created through training that kept him alive during a recent "Widow Maker" heart attack. 

Check out our weekly our best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Power Rack Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "My Competitive Bodybuilding Experience" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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We’re now in November, the holidays are coming and the new year is right around the corner. So today we wanted to discuss prepping for the new year. A lot of people out there set “New Year’s Resolutions” to lose weight, eat better, pack on some muscle or whatever. Most the time these well intended “wishes” backfire and go up in smoke because they were just that, a wish and not an actual plan. Do you have an overarching goal for yourself? Well, how about doing something different this year….like getting the results you seek and holding onto them throughout the year? 

Check out our weekly our best Strength and Conditioning Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Mental Flexibility & Neuroplasticity" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and muscle building articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "My Competitive Bodybuilding Experience" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit www.ironcompany.com for all your gym flooring including rubber gym mats, rubber flooring rolls, rubber puzzle tiles and rubber flooring adhesive.

Today we discussed Improvisational Training. Have you become too attached to certain training methods, tactics and procedures that are no longer yielding results? Listen in while we explore our various arrows in the quiver that are guaranteed to get your training progress back on track.

Check out our weekly Weight Training Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Why We Love The Power Clean" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Strength Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Powerlifting Training and Competition" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Special thanks to our good friend Don Berry for coming in. Please visit Berry Chiropractic Center or stop in for a consultation if you're in the Frederick, MD area. After recently having surgery to correct his Diverticulitis, at the age of 61 Dr. Don Berry is proof positive that strength training is key to our resiliency and ability to prepare ourselves mentally and physically for the challenges we face in life. 

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Bench Press Wisdom Of Ed Coan" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Strength And Conditioning Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Powerlifting Training and Competition" is up now. 

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With us today was the undisputed King of absolute strength, the greatest of all time, Ed Coan. But what is it that really makes Ed the greatest powerlifter of all time? His more than 71 world records or his 2,463 lb. total at 241 lbs.? Yes, but there is a lot more to it than that. Tune in while we peel back the layers of Ed Coan history and reveal some of the strategies that made him the greatest. Thanks again to the GOAT, Eddy Coan for coming back on. It's always a pleasure.

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Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Bench Press Wisdom Of Ed Coan" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weightlifting Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Powerlifting Training and Competition" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Thanks again to our good friend Zach Even - Esh for coming in today. You can visit him at esh.com/start-here/">ZachStrength.com for Uncensored Newsletter & Free Training Courses. And visit him on all social media channels @ZEvenEsh 

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Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Recovery Accelerators For Weight Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weightlifting Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Powerlifting Training and Competition" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Most professional and world class athletes share foundational traits and qualities necessary that help shape them into what they've become, such as discipline and passion. Outside of that, we examined some of the more unique examples that set them apart from everyone else. 

Check out our weekly Strength Training Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Post-Workout Replenishment For Weight Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weightlifting Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Bicep and Tricep Training" is up now. 

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Hugh Cassidy was a powerlifting pioneer becoming the sports first super heavyweight world champion in 1971. He could bench 570 lbs. with a two second pause and squat 800 lbs. below parallel without a suit. As a pioneer, there was no template and very little information, if any, to follow. He was a true strength strategist and ironically, many of these strategies are still used today. Listen in while we discuss this unique powerhouse, Hugh Cassidy. 

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Post-Workout Replenishment For Weight Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weight Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Bicep and Tricep Training" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Besides the barbell, the power rack is the second most important piece of equipment for strength and muscle gains. Listen in while we discuss all the different training and stretching capabilities, some of which you may have never heard of. As usual, this episode is jam-packed with great info and a few good musings.

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Big Guns - Bicep and Tricep Training for Novice Lifters" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weight Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Bicep and Tricep Training" is up now. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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You've recently had an illness and couldn't train for weeks or months. What's the plan to get back on your feet? What's a comprehensive recovery plan look like for getting back the strength and muscle mass you've lost. How do we safely regain our previous cardio capacity? All that and more in this episode.

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Proportionality and Measurements" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weight Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Bicep and Tricep Training" is up now. 

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Marty recently began working with a 15-year old named Andrew who he set up on a 12-week periodized strength program consisting of mainly the core four lifts, bench press, overhead press, squat and deadlift. For the most part, this is the same lifting strategy Marty used himself as a teenager in 1964. We also discussed questions and concerns parents may have about pre-pubescent kids and teenagers when it comes to strength training, sports performance and nutrition. 

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Nothing New Under The Sun" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weight Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Weightlifting Mentors and Influencers" is up now. 

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Great conversation today on the importance and relevance of mentors and influencers and how they often help shape us into who or what we become in life. We also acknowledged how being mentored evolves into an opportunity to mentor others as a "pay it forward".

Check out our weekly Powerbuilding Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "How to build big ass arms old school style" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Bodybuilding Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Weightlifting Mentors and Influencers" is up now. 

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Special thanks to 6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates for stopping by today. Check out his sports nutrition company DY Nutrition at https://dynutrition.com

You can view the full Dorian Yates interview on YouTube.

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Check out our weekly Powerbuilding Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Power Savant - Ultra-Minimal Power Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Bodybuilding Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Special thanks to Dr. Ryan Chow for another great podcast. Please visit his websites at https://www.reloadpt.com and https://firstprinciplesofmovement.com

Thank you to Dr. Ryan Chow for an engaging and enlightening discussion on how we can bullet proof the human body to prevent and/or recover from injury. Empowering people with proper knowledge and reassurance is key to achieving better mobility, eliminating pain and producing a better version of our current selves both physically and mentally. For personal training in the Charlotte, NC area contact KB Fitness.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for all your free weight equipment and gym flooring needs including premium powder coated kettlebells, rubber hex dumbbells, rubber gym mats and rubber flooring rolls. 

Check out our weekly Powerbuilding Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Power Savant - Ultra-Minimal Power Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Strength Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Mark Chaillet was a powerlifting savant. He eventually squatted a below parallel 1,000 lbs in training and 940 in competition. Mark deadlifted 880 weighing 270. He set a dozen world records in the deadlift. He asked for no one’s opinion about training. He had one way of training: period. He trained minimally within each session: three lifts and three lifts only, each done once a week for a single periodized rep. He trained infrequently and he championed the “rested effort.” Mark showed us how little was needed, in terms of training volume, to become massive and strong beyond comprehension. Never has a man done less and gone further.

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Power Savant - Ultra-Minimal Power Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Powerbuilding Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

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Want a bigger bench press? What about a more muscular upper body? And how about achieving both of those with reduced injury risk? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, don't miss this bench press discussion! 

Check out our weekly Strength Training Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Ten Bench Press Tips and Tricks of the Trade" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Powerlifting Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Special thanks to Dr. Phil Wagner from Sparta Science for coming in again today to share the great things they are doing to make a big difference in sports and military injury prevention. 

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Check out our weekly Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Reactive Force: Coil & Explode" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weight Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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BIG Arms! We all want them. What's the obsession? How do we get them? Listen in to the strategies we discuss that just may help you achieve your big arm goals. Lots of great content and bonus info.

Check out our weekly Marty Gallagher Resistance Training Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Reactive Force: Coil & Explode" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Bodybuilding Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Tons of great listener questions were answered today on everything from lifting to nutrition. Thanks to all who contributed! 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "How bodybuilding training differs from strength training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Summertime Outdoor Training Articles and many other topics where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Today we reviewed the Nutritional Minefield and how to side-step the pitfalls that can derail even the best of diets. Whether you're an average person wanting to lose weight to feel better or a competitive bodybuilder wanting to retain as much muscle as possible while shredding fat, there's some great nutritional take-aways here for everybody. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Coaching Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Anabolic Burst" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Nutrition Articles and many other topics where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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Recently researchers discovered through studying biological age and resilience that humans have the potential to live naturally between 120-150 years. The matrix involved in the study sounds a lot like Marty Gallagher's Purposeful Primitive book published in 2008. Listen in for a lot of great info.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weight Training Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Lifespan, Strength Training and Improving Resilience" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Squat Articles and many other topics where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Jason Henderson, U.S. Navy SEAL Master Chief (retired), honored us today with his first exclusive interview on IRON COMPANY's RAW with Marty Gallagher Podcast (Marty Gallagher, J.P. Brice and Jim Steel). It was a compelling interview from a man who has spent his career in the world of Tier 1 Spec Ops. Among a variety of topics, Hendo touched on the evolution of performance training in the Navy SEALs and how their minimalistic strength training template, as created by IPF world champion Marty Gallagher, was instrumental in keeping himself and his teams in optimal fighting condition. We also spoke at length about his newest project, Four Pillars Collective, where he is beginning to work with police departments and first responders across the US teaching them physical and mental control tactics which will ultimately bolster de-escalation and aid in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the general public. Don't miss this exclusive! 

Four Pillars Collective is reimagining security for the greater good of society through implementation of physical and mental control tactics utilizing de-escalation of force, stress mitigation, critical thinking and emotional intelligence. To make a donation or to inquire about their services, please visit Four Pillars Collective. 

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Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Minimalistic Strength Training Articles where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Curse of Too Many Choices" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Weightlifting Articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Special thanks to CDR Justin Allen for stopping in and for your service to our country. Check out his deployment video here. 

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CDR Justin Allen flew for the US Navy for 20+ years and ended his flying career as part of Strike Fighter Squadron 143, aka "The World Famous Pukin' Dogs". It was an honor having him come in today to discuss how critical strength training has always been in his flying career for maintaining optimal performance in the cockpit. Don't miss it! 

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Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article is "Make Meal Frequency Part Of Your Transformational Arsenal" is up now. 

And lets not forget the Jimmy Steel Weightlifting Articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

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With a 450+ deadlift and squat, Jake Andrews isn't singing the blues in the weight room like he does on stage. Today he took us through his hard core resistance training menu that keeps him in tip-top guitar shredding shape. And there's a little treat at the end that blew our minds.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. Read his latest article Curse Of Too Many Choices. 

Don't forget to visit Jim Steel's monthly Resistant Training Articles where he includes lots of tried and true strategies about increasing strength and adding muscle.

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Dr. Ryan Chow was back with us today to highlight the importance of combining hardcore strength training with physical therapy for maximizing mobility, pain relief and recovery and why there seems to be such a disconnect here between the medical and PT community. This was jam packed with info you won't get anywhere else so don't miss it!

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. Read his latest article Speed and Strength.

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community and inspire others to become the best version of themselves. 

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Longtime friend of the podcast, Chuck Miller, came in today for some Marty Gallagher musings and lifting discussion. Chuck Miller is an occasional powerlifting competitor, writer, coach and has somehow figured out how to retire by age 51. It's always a good time when Chuck is around.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Speed and Strength".

And don't forget the Jim Steel resistance training articles. 

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How can we minimize our training template to allow time for busy summer schedules while continuing our strength and size gains? Listen in for all that and more.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Nutritional Primitive" is up now.

And don't forget the Jim Steel Strength Training Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

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How can we make simple foods like proteins, vegetables and complex carbs taste better with less effort? Today we discussed purposefully primitive cooking methods that anyone can do.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Nutritional Primitive" is up now.

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Dr. Don Berry stopped by to discuss his observations of the devolution of the human body accelerated by the pandemic and the changes we can make to overcome it. Great information here that everyone can benefit from. 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Neuroplasticity and Our Ever Shrinking Concentric Circles" is up now.

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Special thanks to Master Phil Ross for coming by today. Visit his website at https://philross.com

Master Phil Ross stopped by today to discuss sustained and explosive strength for top level fighters in the UFC and in boxing. As an 8th degree black belt, former UFC coach, master RKC instructor and former bodybuilder, his level of knowledge is vast and entertaining. Don't miss it! 

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Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Lifting Straps - Eliminate Your Weakest Link" is up now. 

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Special thanks to Rich Salke for coming by today. Visit his website at www.richstrongbody.com

Fitness trainer and diet expert, Rich Salke, stopped by again today to discuss the finer points of advanced dieting and cardio training that can be applied to normal guys and gals. We touched on how to deal with hunger, supplementation and much more. Don't miss it! 

Visit IRON COMPANY for all your cardio equipment including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical trainers and rowing machines. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article is "Make Meal Frequency Part Of Your Transformational Arsenal" is up now. 

And lets not forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Special thanks to Josh Bryant for coming by today. Visit his website at www.joshstrength.com 

In 2003 Josh Bryant was the youngest person to bench press 600 lbs. raw. He was back today with more great bench press training information to share with us. Don't miss it! 

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Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "In Praise Of Clarence Kennedy" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by strength coach Jim Steel  for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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If the right template and prescription were created, could we coach almost any kid into becoming a "Super Athlete"? Or, are super athletes who possess this coordination, acrobatic ability and skill a rarity?

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "In Praise Of Clarence Kennedy" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by bodybuilding coach Jim Steel  for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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Today we discussed how best to transition from winter to spring training and nutrition for optimal results and enhanced motivation. Contrast and effort are key to eluding results dampening sameness.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Permission To Bail" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by powerlifting coach Jim Steel  for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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Are you a candidate for online training? Today's guest, Bryan Bergenstock, has been online training with Jim Steel for 17-weeks now and took us through the process of hiring an online coach, the process of how it all works and the gains he's made.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Jon Cole - Powerlifter" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by strength training coach Jim Steel  for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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Today we discussed power gyms and tribes (lifting groups) found in strength hotbeds around the country during the 60's, 70's and 80's. What was great about them? Who was involved? Where did they go? Tons of great old-school info. 

Check out Marty Gallagher's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Strength Training: How NOT to do once-a-week strength training" is up now.

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For decades powerlifting and bodybuilding twisted themselves into pretzels seeking Olympic Games recognition. Why didn't they succeed? Listen in while we discuss the events that led to their Olympic dreams being shattered. 

Check out Marty Gallagher's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Olympic Games Fool's Gold" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by strength coach Jim Steel  for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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Is your slow metabolism making you gain weight and feel sluggish? Listen in while we discuss causes behind a slow metabolism and well rounded and proven strategies to improve it.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Larry Pacifico Part II" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by strength coach Jim Steel for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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Great conversation on nutrition, training and lots of other great content with Rich Salke personal trainer, fitness expert and former competitive bodybuilder. 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Larry Pacifico Part II" is up now.

Make sure to visit the monthly column by strength coach Jim Steel for articles on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, diet and much more.

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Is music one of the arrows in your training quiver? It should be. Listen in while we discuss how we as well as some world champion lifters harness the emotion of music to maximize our training.

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Jim Steel's monthly column can be found at IRON COMPANY featuring dieting articles and much more. 

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Thanks to everyone that submitted questions on training minimalism. This is a jam-packed show with invaluable training advice you won't hear anywhere else. Don't miss it!

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Powerlifting Training Mentors: Ed Coan Part 4" is up now.Don't forget to visit Jim Steel's monthly column featuring strength training articles and much more. 

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Visit https://www.ironcompany.com  for all your chrome curl bar, cast iron kettlebell and bumper plate needs. 

What's your new year's resolution? Eat better? Lose weight? Start exercising? Listen in and learn how to actualize and maintain those goals.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. Read his latest article "Creating contrast for radical physiological transformation". 

And don't forget the Jim Steel weightlifting articles  where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community  and inspire others to become the best version of themselves.

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Visit https://www.ironcompany.com  for all your fitness equipment wipes,  sanitizing wipes for gym bags  and gym wipes dispensers.

Longevity and functionality go hand in hand in the aging process. But how do we best retain or even improve upon our functionality for the best quality of life possible? Listen in while we discuss techniques and tactics proven to keep you healthy and active at any age.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. Read his latest article "Longevity and late in life functionality".

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength training articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community  and inspire others to become the best version of themselves.

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Visit www.ironcompany.com for dumbbell sets, weight plates and kettlebells. 

Today we discussed simple tools of the trade we've used to help prevent injury, lift more weight safely and give us just a bit of a performance boost when needed. We covered weightlifting straps, belts, wraps, sleeves, shoes and lots more. 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "In Praise Of The Single Rep Set" is up now.

Make sure to visit Jim Steel's monthly column can be found at IRON COMPANY 

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Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for StairMaster StepMills, Life Fitness elliptical trainers,  Assault Air Bike Classic and Jacobs Ladder cardio equipment. 

We all like to indulge during the holidays. But are  there preparation strategies through dieting that can help minimize the carnage? Listen in while we discuss different techniques to help increase  your holiday enjoyment without wrecking all your hard work.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Performance Nutrition Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Performance Eating for Power Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community and inspire others to become the best version of themselves. 

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Visit IRON COMPANY for kettlebells and kettlebell sets. 

Great conversation today about kettlebell training and coaching, where kettlebell and resistance training intersect and much more.

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. His latest article "Training Partners" is up now.

Jim Steel's monthly column can be found at IRON COMPANY in the Articles section.

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Visit https://www.ironcompany.com for all your weight bench, power cage and home gym needs. 

Big Bob Myers stopped by today to discuss what it was like to be Kirk Karwoski's good friend and training partner during Kirk's peak years. Tons of great info and crazy stories! 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. Read his latest article "The Parade - A Barbell Squat Story".

And don't forget the Jim Steel weightlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community and inspire others to become the best version of themselves.

If you enjoy the podcast please leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

Visit IRON COMPANY for all your home gym equipment including kettlebell sets, folding treadmills and rubber hex dumbbell sets. 

Lots of people asking for home gym equipment and training advice for resistance and cardio training. Take a listen and maybe we'll answer a few of your questions too. 

Check out our RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column for training and nutrition info used by world champions. 

Don't forget Jim Steel's bodybuilding and powerlifting column. 

For online coaching from home, contact KB Fitness. 

If you enjoy the podcast please leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

Visit IronCompany.Com for all your cable machine, home gym equipment and weight room flooring. 

Listen in while we discuss the subtle nuances of coaching including periodization, devising individual training prescriptions, psychology, technology and more.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher strength training and muscle building column today.

And don't forget Jim Steel's bodybuilding and powerlifting column. 

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Visit https://www.ironcompany.com for all your gym equipment wipes and sanitizing wipes for car cup holders. 

Today we discussed the Alone diet based on the Alone survival series on the History Channel. Only Marty Gallagher would be able to watch a reality TV show and find a profound fitness angle. 

Check out the Marty Gallagher strength training and muscle building column each week. 

Don't forget about Jim Steel's bodybuilding and powerlifting articles. 

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for all your free weight equipment including dumbbell sets, barbell sets, weight plate sets and kettlebell sets. 

Today we discussed the best pre and post-workout fueling strategies for maximum results.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article is "Make Meal Frequency Part Of Your Transformational Arsenal" is up now. 

And lets not forget the Jimmy Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit www.IronCompany.Com for strength equipment including squat racks and power cages, GHD benches and squat stands.  

Seek out your "athletic woodshed" where radical physical transformation can be had. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "The Athletic Woodshed" is up now. 

And lets not forget the Jimmy Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Visit https://www.ironcompany.com for all your fitness equipment wipes, sanitizing wipes for gym bags and gym wipes dispensers.

Paralleling training and nutrition with the seasons. What does that mean and is it a good idea? Listen in while we discuss. 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for training and nutrition info used by world champions. Read his latest article "What we can learn from elite chefs".

And don't forget the Jim Steel weightlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. 

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community and inspire others to become the best version of themselves.

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for foam rollers, rubber resistance bands and stability balls. 

How can we properly speed up the time it takes for the body to normalize after a serious, hypertrophy-inducing workout? Listen in for all that and more. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article is "Theragun Massage Blues" is up now. 

And lets not forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for kettlebells, bumper plates and Olympic bars. 

Lots of great content about training, recovery, rehabilitation, movement and much more. Craig Liebenson is founder of L.A. Sports and Spine and author of Rehabilitation Of The Spine and The Functional Training Handbook. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article is "Shapeshifter Odyssey: Recalling a Transformational Perfect Storm" is up now. 

And let’s not forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for all your free weight equipment including dumbbell sets, barbell sets, weight plate sets and kettlebell sets. 

Lots of great questions were submitted through our social media asking about lifting, nutrition, brain train and other cool stuff. Listen in. We may answer one of your long unanswered questions.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article is "Speed and Strength: two sides of the same coin" is up now. 

And let’s not forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for all your strength training equipment including power racks and squat cages, weight benches and Olympic barbell sets. 

How important is it to differentiate between types of strength? Why is strength the KING of the 5 bio-motor attributes (speed, strength, endurance, flexibility and agility)? Listen in while we discuss. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher weekly column where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Lifting Straps - Eliminate Your Weakest Link" is up now. 

And let’s not forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for powder coated kettlebell sets, urethane barbell sets and rubber gym mats. 

Great conversation exploring the relationship between high level physical therapy and hard core strength training. Lots of PT discussion on lower back pain, torn meniscus and more.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Beyond The Core Four Lifts" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

For personal training in the Charlotte, NC area contact KB Fitness.

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for abdominal benches, Ab Coaster by the Abs Company and exercise mats. 

Listen in while we discuss the best approach to ab training including isolation exercises vs prime movers like squats and deadlifts. Lots of nutritional info too.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Creating Contrast For Radical Physiological Transformation" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for cardio training equipment including Life Fitness Folding Treadmill, Assault Runner Curved Treadmill and StairMaster 8 Series Gauntlet StepMill.

Great training and nutrition advice for the beginner to the advanced when shredding body fat for any reason. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articleswhere Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Fasted Cardio Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for weightlifting equipment including urethane dumbbells, urethane barbells and urethane weight plates. 

What to do when muscle and strength gains stop. Do you have a plan? Listen in for some helpful tips guaranteed to bust through any plateau! 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articleswhere Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Lifting Straps - Eliminate Your Weakest Link" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for gym equipment wipes and cleaning supplies including FDA approved sanitizing wipe refills and FDA approved sanitizer canister wipes for car cup holders. 

Mind games includes an in depth discussion about autosuggestion, psych, post-workout afterglow, devices used to prolong post-workout afterglow and DEVGRU Mind Gym. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for USA Made deep dish Olympic plates, powerlifting bars and deadlifting mats. 

If you want to improve your deadlift listen to this episode! Listen in while we discuss form, training frequency, variations, equipment and much more. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Deadlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for commercial squat racks, squat bars and Olympic plates. 

Today we discussed proper techniques and tactics for the squat and deadlift including common mistakes made while executing these lifts. Lots of good questions from our audience answered here too.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Squat Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit https://www.ironcompany.com for commercial weight benches for dumbbells and barbells, jungle gyms and chrome curl bars. 

How did Josh Bryant competition bench over 600 lbs. at only 22 years old? Listen in while we discuss that, his training, nutrition and a lot more.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Bench Press Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Have an inspirational story about how fitness helped you overcome adversity? Join our Forged Passion Community and inspire others to become the best version of themselves. 

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Visit IRON COMPANY for all your strength training equipment including bumper plate sets and power bars.

You've got a backstage pass to listen in while Ed Coan and Marty Gallagher discuss "Power Personalities and Pioneers" and little known if ever heard info about greats like Bill Kazmaier, Larry Pacifico, Fred Hatfield, Kirk Karwoski and more! 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for barbell squat articles and everything else fitness and nutrition.

Go here to read Jim Steel's monthly column about bodybuilding, powerlifting, nutrition and cardio training.

Make sure to visit IRONCOMPANY.COM for cardio training equipment including residential and commercial treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, stair climbers and steppers and indoor rowing machines. 

Today we discussed the mental flow and glow when our goal is to recalibrate the mind to increase our performance in sport and life.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Meditation Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRONCOMPANY.COM for hex dumbbells including iron hex dumbbells, rubber hex dumbbells and urethane hex dumbbells. 

The Holy Trinity Of Muscle Growth includes 102% Effort Training, Proper Nutrition and Sufficient Rest. See how your situation measures up and get some helpful tips on how to improve.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Why We Love Dumbbell Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for Olympic bars and power bars, weight benches and arm curl benches, and heavy-duty solid steel urethane dumbbells. 

We're all in pursuit of big arms. But, how do you build them, who had some of the best arms in history and why are big arms such a big deal. Listen in and find out.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Arm Training Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for strength training equipment including weightlifting platforms, commercial squat racks and deadlifting bars. 

Need to supercharge your deadlift? Listen in while we discuss techniques and tactics used by world champions and answer some common questions and concerns about this lift.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Deadlift Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Are you in the Charlotte, NC area and wanting to improve your deadlift? Contact Powerlifting Coach Keri Brice from KB Fitness. 

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Visit IRON COMPANY for all your strength equipment including squat racks and weight benches. 

Today we got into some history, lifting, a little nutrition and what he's currently up to with the man himself, Ed Coan. 

Check out Marty's weekly column, RAW with Marty Gallagher, at IRON COMPANY for no nonsense techniques and tactics on how to increase strength and gain lean muscle. 

For gym equipment reviews, exercise guides and more visit the IRON COMPANY Fitness Articles section.

And don't miss Jim Steel's monthly column on weight training, cardio training, nutrition and more. 

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for barbells, squat racks and rubber gym mats.  

Want to improve your barbell squat? Listen in while we discuss why we squat, how to squat like a world champion and some of the historical squat Gods from years gone by. https://www.ironcompany.com

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher barbell squat articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for the best home gym equipment including the best rubber hex dumbbells, best urethane hex dumbbells and best kettlebells. 

No matter what tools you have, make the most of your fitness training at home with remote coaching. 

Read "Exercise Equipment - Choosing Between Residential and Commercial" to make sure you are buying the best equipment for your goals. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher resistance training articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Beyond The Core Four Lifts" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for weight benches, dumbbell racks and medicine balls. 

Today we spoke with John Welbourn, former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, about strength and conditioning then and now.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher barbell bench press articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Mind Games - Electronic Meditation: tools or toys?" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel weightlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for home gym equipment, cardio training equipment and weightlifting equipment. 

Fitness tips for shut-ins. While we're all stuck at home, listen in while we discuss getting the most-est out of your training from the least-est.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher cardio training articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Fan Bike - The Ultimate Cardio Training Tool" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Thanks for listening and if you like what you hear please give us a review on your favorite podcast player.

Make sure to visit IRON COMPANY for home gym equipment, cable machines and functional training equipment. 

Training at home for a while? Listen in while we discuss maintaining muscle and strength with limited to no equipment. 

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher nutrition articles for athletes where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Performance Eating for Power Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

Looking for an online coach in the Charlotte, NC area? Visit KB Fitness Online Coaching. 

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