In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Madani, also known as @PowerhousePersia — a Persian Meel National Champion, Zurkhaneh competitor, and a powerful voice in the resurgence of ancient strength culture. Ali has dedicated his life to preserving and teaching the traditional art of Persian meels — an ancient strength tool once used by warriors to build real-world power, endurance, and control.

We dive into why tools like meels, maces, and steel clubs are more relevant than ever in today’s world. These aren’t trendy fitness gadgets — they’re thousands of years old, and they reconnect us to how the human body was meant to move: in three dimensions, with rotational strength, grip power, and full-body awareness.

Let’s be real — most people today are weak, sedentary, and disconnected from what made us human. We no longer hunt, climb, or throw. We don’t need to fight or forage to survive — we just shop and scroll. But our bodies haven’t changed. We evolved to move, to swing, to lift, to grip — and we’ve lost that edge.

This episode explores how functional, primal training with Persian meels and leverage tools can help you reclaim that edge. Ali breaks down his training philosophy, how he programs for strength and longevity, and what’s next for him in 2025 and beyond.

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