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Jim Wendler is an athlete, 1000lb Multi-ply Squatter, and creator of 5/3/1, one of the most influential strength programs in history. Jim coaches high school football in London, OH and in the process has developed an obsession for making average dudes better. In this episode, he exposes my terrible knowledge of football players and coaches, we bond over our mutual experience in the cornfields of Mattoon, IL, and he explains exactly how to turn generic men unstoppable studs.

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Sam Shethar (@ShetharTraining on Youtube) is a self-described 'gym lifter' who prioritizes getting strong first and competing second. He has claimed an 880lb deadlift, 600lb bench press and is now en route to a 405lb standing strict press, all in his mid-20s. In this master-class on pressing, Sam gives his insights into training and outlines the methods that have been essential to his insane pressing strength as well as the things that needed to change.

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Austin Andrade and Nick Guardione both train at Heavy Metal Fitness in San Antonio. Austin burst onto the pro scene in 2024 by winning World's Strongest Latino, securing an invite to World's Strongest Man, pulling over 1000lbs at the World Deadlift Championships and taking 5/16 at the brutally heavy Shaw Classic. Nick, came up right on his heels, having won the open at OSG last December and getting his WSM nod for 2025.  In this episode, they talk openly about the importance of a structured, rigid training program, a supportive coach and community, and their essential role in pushing each other to the top.

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Lucas Hatton became one of the major strongman threats in the last 2 years, repeatedly winning America's Strongest Man and sharing the podium with Hooper and Thor on 2 different occasions. He's deadlifted 880lbs for 2, squatted 600lbs x 20, and just obliterated a 553lb behind the neck jerk in preparation for the Arnold Classic. He talks about his incredibly precise training approach, the importance of a coach, and if we will see a 600lb overhead press at the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic.

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Mitchell Hooper is a Canadian strongman who is the only man to win the Grand Slam: World's Strongest Man, the Arnold Classic, Strongest Man on Earth and the Rogue Invitational. He discusses strategies for longevity in the sport while maximizing performances, the joy and purpose of being a father, and his predictions for this year's Arnold Classic Strongman.