#104: Gettin’ Diesel With Smitty

In this episode, my good friend world renowned strength coach, and founder of Diesel Strength & Conditioning, Jim “Smitty” Smith joins me for a conversation on training, nutrition, and life. 

Jim is one of my favorite people in the fitness industry, and this discussion will show you why. He has an unbelievable amount of knowledge to share and I can’t wait for you to hear it all.

Today’s topics include...

1:36: A new way to use deep breathing to enhance performance

7:23: The benefits of cryotherapy

20:10: Uncommon solutions to elbow pain and why pulldowns can be a better exercise than chin-ups

27:16: The reason barbell movements are a problem for so many lifters

35:23: How older guys need to sequence their workouts for optimal progress

40:09: What’s the best rep range for single leg exercises?

42:37: Is it possible to get jacked without touching a barbell?

49:15: Smitty’s favorite new shoulder exercises

59:44: Sample workout templates and programming the big lifts

1:11:45: Similarities between mine and Smitty’s blood work and how we’re addressing it

1:21:55: How Smitty built his fitness business at 3:00am every day

1:33:38: The tipping point for Smitty’s training career

1:35:26: A recap of Smitty’s sweat lodge experience with former podcast guest, Mike DeSanti and long time Renegade, Chris Yoz.

1:50:00: Closing thoughts on personal development

If you want more from Smitty, be sure to check out his website www.dieselsc.com and follow him on Twitter (@dieselsc) and Instagram (@Smitty).

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