The Jay Ferruggia Show

#132: Strong as Iron with Andy McKenzie


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Andy "IronMac" McKenzie is a top international strength & conditioning coach with an impressive military background. He's trained numerous high level athletes and has competed at a high level many times, himself.

In this episode we discuss:

  • His background in the military & lessons learned [3:58].
  • His morning & nighttime routine [8:42].
  • His transition from military to civilian life [11:40].
  • The beginning of his career and challenges [13:49-18:36].
  • His advice on getting started in the fitness industry [18:47-22:47].
  • His training philosophy [25:16].
  • His training techniques for the elite athlete vs the average person [27:25-49:07].
  • The one thing you should do every day to improve shoulder health [31:39].
  • His unique training system [49:08].
  • How training changes after 40 [51:20].
  • How to activate your lats properly [1:04:01].
  • How to relieve tight hips and hamstrings [1:06:09].
  • How to maintain your diet and workouts while on the road [1:08:53].
  • How to gain size and strength using only bodyweight [1:11:09].
  • His favorite training books and sources for designing programs [1:16:02].
  • His workshops and it's breakdown [1:18:10].
  • Best pre workout warm ups [1:18:50].

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Selected Links From The Episode

  • Royal Arm Physical Training Corp
  • The Combined Strength Group
  • Instagram: @IronMacFitness
  • AMI: Assess move and improve (past event)

Book Mentions

  • A Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.
  • The Anabolic Diet by Mauro DiPasquale is out of print, but check out his book Anabolic Solution for Bodybuilders.
  • Underground Body Opus: Militant Weight Loss & Recomposition by Dan Duchaine (The Body Opus).
  • Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low.
  • Essential of Strength Conditioning by NSCA- National Strength & Conditioning Association.

If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email [email protected]

Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

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