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Ep 796 – Exercise Selection – What Works & What’s BS
Most gym programs are bloated with useless fluff that wastes your time and delivers nothing. John and Arash cut through the BS and answer your questions on exercise selection. Exposing the most overrated movements, breaking down the lifts that actually build strength, and sharing how to train smarter without spending hours in the gym. If your goal is real results, not just sweating for the sake of it, tune in now.
Lifting Straps: Strength Hack or Weak Link?
Are lifting straps cheating or a strength hack you’re not using? Learn how straps can help you lift heavier without killing your grip—plus the key flexion, extension, and wrist training exercises you need for a vice-like hold.
Ep 795 – Hard Truths & Tactics for Muscle Growth & Fat Loss
Think you’re training hard? Think again. John lays down the hard truths about muscle growth, fat loss, and why most people fail to see results. No gimmicks, just battle-tested tactics you can apply today to build muscle, burn fat, and dominate your training. If you’re serious about transforming your body, this is the wake-up call you need.
Ep 793 – Best of Power Athlete Radio: Strength Edition
Get ready for a powerhouse episode as we bring you the best of Power Athlete Radio, featuring three of our most popular guests—Louie Simmons, Jim Wendler, and Mark Rippetoe. These legends break down the fundamentals of real strength: building a foundation with GPP, mastering the basics, and the power of progressive overload.
The 10 Rules for Men Who Refuse to Be Average
Live with discipline, purpose, and strength. Start building a life you respect by following these 10 essential rules for men ready to take control.
Ep 780 – Is emotional health linked to your fitness?
Strength isn’t just built in the gym—it’s forged in the battles you fight outside of it. Sean Waxman joins John to talk about mental toughness, emotional resilience, and why the barbell is your best therapist.
Unlock Explosive Speed with This Secret
Why targeting the right muscles will leave your competition in the dust.
Ep 774 – How Arash Lost 100 lbs: his secrets revealed
In part one of this epic pod, John & Arash explore the mindset you need to develop…
Stretch Shortening Cycle (SSC)
Dive into the Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) and learn how to harness the power of plyometrics to elevate your game. Time to load that spring and let it rip
Ep 773 – The SPECIFICS of Strength Training
We love going deep on the pod, and Dane delivers on how athletes, especially Olympians, train smart….
