In this episode of the DentalFit Podcast, we catch up with Olympic weightlifting coach and athlete Chris Ackland - head coach at Iron Tribe and co-host of The Progress Lab podcast.

Chris shares his journey from basketball to CrossFit to Olympic lifting, how he’s built a thriving gym community, and what it’s like balancing life as a coach, competitor, and dad. We dive into the evolution of his training philosophy, the importance of culture in coaching, and how jaw position, breathing, and body awareness can impact performance - in and out of the gym.

With a few laughs and plenty of practical insight, this one’s for anyone chasing progress, not perfection.