Strength Chat by Kabuki Strength: Recent Episodes
Kabuki Strength
The strength and fitness industry has for too long been dominated by overly-tan, annoyingly-loud YouTube celebrities with less than factual content, aka broscience. Tune in to Strength Chat - hosted by a group of Coaches and Athletes with over 60 years of combined experience – as they talk fact, science, and strength with world-renowned strength, conditioning, and rehab professionals.
Travis Rogers, an elite powerlifter, joins us to share his harrowing journey through severe injuries that could have ended his career—starting with a bilateral quad rupture, moving through a double calf tear leading to compartment syndrome, and an elbow rupture that required surgery. But what didn't end was his indomitable spirit.
Travis talks candidly about the rollercoaster of emotions that followed his injuries, the physical and psychological battles he faced, and the profound mental shift he underwent. Now ranked top ten in singleply after a remarkable recovery, Travis has not only bounced back but also set new standards for what resilience really means. Together, we delve into the importance of community in strength training and how a shift from team camaraderie to individual gains is evolving within the powerlifting circles. Travis also opens up about his decade-long sobriety, discussing the challenges of addictive behaviors within the sport.
Website: Website: https://linktr.ee/papabearrogers
Instagram: @papabearrogers
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by
@bearfootshoes : The Original Barefoot Lifting Shoe 🐻🦶🏼 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your order at https://www.bearfoot.store
@naboso_technology : The Foundation of Movement. 🦶🏼 Use Code RESILIENCE for 20% off your first order at https://www.naboso.com
00:00 Powerlifting career halted by unexpected turn.
09:18 Initial shock, then intense pain from injury.
13:05 Grateful for community support during rehab.
18:52 Tied together through physical therapy and supplements.
24:02 Supportive friends watch nerve-wracking live stream.
32:04 Facing challenges is a universal experience.
35:36 Overcoming fear is crucial in elite sports.
38:25 Building strength through community support and adversity.
47:31 Surprising return to powerlifting after injuries.
51:03 Striving for new fitness and clinical integration.
55:42 Higher standards for referees and cohesive rules are needed.
01:02:06 Raised $8,000 for charity through personal efforts.
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
In today's episode 13, we're excited to welcome Tamara Walcott, a powerhouse of positivity and determination. Tamara, a world-class powerlifter with a heart as fierce as her lifts, shares her inspiring story of transformation and empowerment. Joining our host, Chris Duffin, Tamara delves into her plans to break records at her own upcoming competition, the Walcott Records, where she aims to elevate powerlifting to the world stage. We'll unpack the muscle and mindset that powers Tamara—from challenging conventional wisdom on strength and body image to her passionate coaching of women through her "Power Mommy Program."
Chris Duffin, innovator and strength philosopher, explores what it means to be an 'Architect of Resilience' alongside Tamara, as they delve into the essence of strength, both in lifting and in life. So, get pumped, find your mantra, and join us for this compelling episode as we break down barriers, lift up spirits, and push the boundaries of what's possible with Tamara Walcott.
Website: https://www.tamarawalcott.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZd81EhppKkjY5lGP1H3Beg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/##1000grandgoals
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by
@buildfastformula : Build Smart. Build Strong. Build Fast. 💪🏼🧬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your order at https://buildfastformula.com
@naboso_technology : The Foundation of Movement. 🦶🏼 Use Code RESILIENCE for 20% off your first order at https://www.naboso.com
Contents
00:00 Powerful motivational speaker inspiring others through values.
05:12 Founded Build Fast Formula for effective supplements.
07:45 Childhood challenges lead to a passion for dance.
10:22 Overcame difficult times, and transformed through adversity.
13:34 Began powerlifting, won first competition in 2018.
15:13 Sponsor: Buildfast Formula
16:52 Inspired to coach by different training programs.
21:05 Turning a negative into opportunity, resilience message.
25:11 Dreamed of being on TV, unexpected call.
29:05 Belief opens eyes to limitless potential.
32:30 Sponsor: Neboso for foot health and recovery.
33:21 Positive self-talk leads to a fearless life.
39:40 Inspiring women, especially moms, to prioritize self-care.
41:34 Women giving and overcoming internal guilt.
45:01 Overcoming weightlifting challenges with muscle mass transformation.
48:52 Belief turned into reality; coaching made a difference.
52:23 Be a role model for your kids.
53:53 Powerlifting competition planned to gain mainstream recognition.
56:41 All coaching and info at www.tamarawalcott.com.
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Chris Duffin sits down with the legendary Stan Efferding, a man who has smashed powerlifting records, achieved IFBB pro status, and innovated nutrition with the Vertical Diet. Stan is here to share his invaluable experience, from working hand-in-hand with the elite, such as NFL football players and strongmen, to his personal journey through health and fitness.
In this episode, we're delving deep into the world of managing stressors, the disciplined use of checklists, and the critical role of tracking progress for achieving peak performance. Stan walks us through his methods, from his meticulous monitoring of his clients' sleep, weight, and meals, to the profound insights gained from hundreds of blood tests that guide lifestyle interventions.
Chris Duffin shares his own personal health discoveries, underlining the conversation about the significance of comprehensive blood panels, especially when dealing with conditions like hashimoto's, low testosterone, and thyroid problems. The discussion illuminates how resilience in fitness and business hinge on managing and optimizing all aspects of health.
We'll also uncover Stan's perspective on the intertwining of obsessive dedication required for sports and business success, his approach to diet and nutrition for bulking athletes, as well as his candid struggles with stress and anxiety.
Website: https://stanefferding.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050649602133
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/#
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. 🔬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your first bloodwork at https://marekhealth.com/chrisduffin
Contents 00:00 Idolized bodybuilders, worked with top athletes, real people.
07:26 Be careful about the nocebo effect. The willingness to learn is essential for success.
12:53 Avoid overthinking, follow through, and measure progress carefully.
17:03 Trust process, focus, execute, apply in life.
22:46 Balancing goals and transitions in life.
31:04 Baseline testing is crucial for identifying health issues.
32:08 Address markers of concern before medication intervention.
38:18 Authors wrote "Vertical Diet" to address nutrition issues.
47:17 Strength is never a weakness, Mark Bell.
50:32 Sponsor: Marek Health
52:57 Video on vasodilators, muscle enhancement, TRT weight loss.
58:47 Diet: low on fat, high on carbs.
01:02:18 Prioritized health, fitness and stress management routines.
01:07:20 Track daily activities to improve goal achievement.
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
In today's episode, we introduce Joe Mackey, an IFBB pro bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and veritable architect of his own life – crafting a legacy of power not just in the gym but also in the resilience he shows in every facet of his life. From navigating personal tragedies and legal troubles to mentoring others in health and lifestyle, Joe's journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
Joining Joe is Alireza Yazdanshenas, the engineering mind turned entrepreneur, whose admiration for Joe's tenacity led to a game-changing partnership in the world of weightlifting equipment. Together, they've tackled the innovation of barbell clamps and what it truly takes to bring an ambitious idea to fruition in a demanding industry.
In our conversation, we'll uncover the serious issues in bodybuilding and the light-hearted stories behind the muscle. You'll hear about Joe's intense dedication to his craft, the emotional weight of loss and transformation in his life, and how it's shaped his approach to resilience. Chris Duffin, your host, will explore how Joe and Alireza's determination and creativity have led to remarkable inventions in the weightlifting space, promising to transform the industry as we know it.
Website: https://mackeyinnovations.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.mackey.18/
Instagram: @jmackey33_ifbbpro
Here's a glimpse into the golden nuggets of our episode:
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🛠️ Innovation in Action: Discover how a custom bar and advanced clamps are changing the game for strength athletes, enhancing safety and effectiveness in training.
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💪 Power of Perseverance: Joe shares his incredible journey through adversity including personal loss and legal troubles, revealing how these experiences molded his unbreakable spirit.
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🔗 Crafting Success: Learn from Joe and Alireza's partnership dynamics, highlighting the synergy between technical expertise and entrepreneurial grit.
💡 3 Key Takeaways for Our Listeners:
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Tailored Tools - The right equipment can be a pivotal factor in high-performance training and overcoming physical barriers.
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Emotional Resilience - Personal setbacks can serve as a powerful catalyst for growth and the pursuit of excellence.
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Collaboration is Key - Strong partnerships can foster innovation, merging diverse skills to create impactful products and services.
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by:
Naboso @Naboso_Technology. Use code RESILIENCE for 20% off your first order at https://www.naboso.com
@bearfootshoes : The Original Barefoot Lifting Shoe 🐻🦶🏼 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your order at https://www.bearfoot.store
Contents:
00:00 Funny story: Saw black panther during workout.
07:56 Lifting accident with shifting weights and clamps.
14:15 Conceptualizing product, training improved by clamps.
16:33 Sponsor: Naboso Technology
20:33 Genuine advice on bodybuilding, health, and lifestyle.
25:56 Avoid excuses, and complaints; have faith, determination.
31:02 Acknowledgment of lack of control, embracing positivity.
33:44 Surprised by reaching out to industry icons.
41:09 Inquiry about product failure and demand improvement.
43:37 Sponsor: Bearfoot Shoes
46:53 Current transformer bar can be upgraded, back-compatible.
53:09 Bodybuilders experience intense muscle pump during workouts.
56:17 Bodybuilder seeks to be powerful and strong.
01:00:07 Emphasizing creativity and values in life pursuits.
01:06:30 Emphasizing mental aggression for success in life.
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Today we've got the incredible George Esquivel joining us to share a remarkable journey of triumph over adversity. As the creator of a luxury shoe brand worn by celebrities and musicians, George seems to have it all. But his path to success was anything but glamorous. From the emotional scars of a fractured family to the physical demands that left him coping with chronic back pain, George’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of authenticity in an often superficial world.
With a candor that's as refreshing as it is enlightening, we'll uncover the harsh truths about entrepreneurship—debunking myths like the freedom of setting one's schedule and discussing the relentless nature of running a business. George’s admiration for those who continually learn and grow sets the stage as we delve into how one's values and motivations play a pivotal role in both personal and professional perseverance.
Episode Highlights:
- 🌟 George Esquivel's evolution from hardship to high-fashion
- 🌟 The real hustle: Chris Duffin's candid take on entrepreneurship
- 🌟 A fusion of biomechanics and luxury in shoe design
Website:https://georgeesquivel.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsquivelShoes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeesquivel
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. 🔬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your first bloodwork at https://marekhealth.com/chrisduffin
A message about Marek Health can be found at 18:42 in the podcast.
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
📖 In this episode, Michael Gervais takes us beyond the surface, sharing insights from his book, "The First Rule of Mastery," and discussing the evolutionary challenges of fear, high performance, and the stoic path to self-discovery. Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance.
Dr. Gervais has spent his career being called on by the best of the best across the worlds of business, sport, the arts, and science when they need to achieve the extraordinary. Dr. Gervais is also the founder and host of the Finding Mastery Podcast, the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at USC, and his work has been featured by NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, ESPN Magazine and more.
Finding Mastery: https://findingmastery.com Dr. Gervais' Podcast: https://findingmastery.com/podcast-start/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingmastery/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingmastery/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMastery/
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by Naboso @Naboso_Technology. Use code RESILIENCE for 20% off your first order at https://www.naboso.com
This episode is also sponsored by Build Fast Formula @buildfastformula: Build Smart. Build Strong. Build Fast. 💪🏼🧬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your order at https://buildfastformula.com
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Mike, the founder of Reactive Training Systems and a herald of the RPE scale, joins us today to share his journey from a young lifter writing programs from bodybuilding books to becoming a master of load management and strength training wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the overlooked side of training—life stress management—and how anchoring ourselves in challenging experiences cultivates wisdom and resilience.
Website: https://store.reactivetrainingsystems.com
Links: https://pages.reactivetrainingsystems.com/links
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts worldwide, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes. Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. 🔬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your first bloodwork at https://marekhealth.com/chrisduffin
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Welcome to the "Architect of Resilience Podcast," where we dive deep into the minds of those who have built their lives around the art of enduring and thriving amidst challenges. I’m your host, Chris Duffin, and in this episode, we're joined by the multifaceted strength and conditioning guru, Phil Daru.
Phil Daru, strength and conditioning coach, MMA expert. Phil specialized in managing the fight prep app, communication in coaching, mentorship program, periodization in life, sports psychology, branding for coaches, marketing in fitness, and coaching fitness sales skills.
In the world of combat sports and coaching, Phil Daru is a name that resonates with dedication and a journey of self-discovery. As a young man at the crossroads of his career, Phil grappled with the dual identity of being a professional fighter and a burgeoning coach. At the tender age of 23 or 24, he ran his own gym and worked tirelessly to train athletes while simultaneously pursuing his passion for fighting in the ring.
Phil Daru: www.darustrong.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdaru/
X: https://t.co/3MbH1EJ1dt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/?hl=en
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by Naboso @Naboso_Technology. Use code RESILIENCE for 20% off your first order at https://naboso.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts worldwide, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes. Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙
Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚
Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️
#1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Lane Johnson is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and SUPER BOWL champion. He was selected by the Eagles fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kilgore College before transferring to Oklahoma.
NFL Website
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts worldwide, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes. Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. 🩸🔬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your first bloodwork at https://marekhealth.com/chrisduffin
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙
Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚
Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️
#1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Guest : Dr. Tyna Moore
Overview : Certified Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician. Authority in natural pain solutions and regenerative injection therapies. Podcast host.
Instagram : @drtyna
Website : www.drtyna.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes.
Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
This episode of the Architect of Resilience podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by
@bearfootshoes : The Original Barefoot Lifting Shoe 🐻🦶🏼 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your order at www.bearfoot.store
@buildfastformula : Build Smart. Build Strong. Build Fast. 💪🏼🧬 Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your order at www.buildfastformula.com .
𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 Architect of Resilience podcast 🎙 Author | The Eagle & the Dragon 🦅🐉 📚 Award Winning Design Engineer ⚙️ Endless Evolution ♾️ #1000GrandGoals Squat-Dead 🎬
Dr. Emily Splichal is a Functional Podiatrist. Human movement specialist. Author of ‘Barefoot Strong’. CEO Naboso Technology.
Global educator & public speaker
Instagram : @dremilydpm Website : www.dremilysplichal.com
This episode of the Architect of Resilience podcast is sponsored by @marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. www.marekhealth.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes. Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
Chris Duffin Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin Website : chrisduffin.com
Don Saladino is a Coach, keynote speaker, & health entrepreneur. Famous for training celebrities and superheroes while also being a leader in online challenges and programming
Instagram : @donsaladino
Website : donsaladino.com
This episode of the Architect of Resilience podcast is sponsored by @bearfootshoes : The Original Barefoot Lifting Shoe www.bearfoot.store @buildfastformula : Build Smart. Build Strong. Build Fast. www.buildfastformula.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes.
Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
Chris Duffin
Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker
Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin
Website : chrisduffin.com
Guest : Gabby Reece
Overview : Volleyball legend, inspirational health and fitness leader, podcast host, corporate speaker, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. Business ventures include Laird Superfood, Laird Apparel, XPT and HIGHX
Instagram : @gabbyreece
Website : gabriellereece.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes.
Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
Chris Duffin
Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker
Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin
Website : chrisduffin.com
Guest : Tony Blauer
Overview : World renown expert in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combative industry with over four decades of experience. Creator of the @spear.system, @speartacticalgarage and @blauer.high.gear
Instagram : @tonyblauer
Website : blauerspear.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes.
Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
Chris Duffin
Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker
Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin
Website : chrisduffin.com
With Chris Duffin hosting, the Architect of Resilience podcast is dedicated to discussing the intricacies of strength & resiliency with experts from around the world, leading researchers, doctors, coaches, clinicians, and athletes.
Topics will include; achieving ‘superhuman’ results, fueling an endless evolution, gaining internal strength and self-awareness, mastering and applying human & organizational behavior, utilize unparalleled injury prevention & recovery protocols.
Chris Duffin
Author, award-winning engineer, Guinness & world record holder, mentor, host and speaker
Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin
Website : chrisduffin.com
Layne Norton : PhD. National and World Champion. Author. Entrepreneur. Bullshit Crusher. Dad
Strength Chat welcomes this outspoken health + fitness icon to the show for a candid conversation that includes:
- Mastering productivity
- Unlocking true superpowers
- Parent shame
- Finding pride in hard work
- Harnessing failure
Watch STRENGTH CHAT live or enjoy on your favorite podcast platform kabukistrength.com
On today's episode of Strength Chat Chris Duffin and Daniel DeBrocke sit down with Joe Sullivan. Topics of discussion include, his entry into coaching, building community in strength sports, breaking the all time world record squat at 849Lb, paying it forward and making an impact, and more.
On today's episode of Strength Chat Chris Duffin and Daniel DeBrocke sit down with Chad Wesley Smith. Topics of discussion include his recent garage gym powerlifting competition, coming back from back surgery, the Juggernaut powerlifting AI app, addressing training and recovery needs, what makes a top level athlete, and more.
On today's show, Chris, Rudy, and Brady sit down and chat with a seasoned fitness veteran - and one of the industry's most renowned and influential trainers - Gunnar Peterson.
Although best known for working with high-profile clients like Hollywood actors and professional athletes, Gunnar also works regularly with everyday people to help them reach their fitness and performance goals. Listen in as our hosts and guest discuss his experiences working with a wide variety of individuals, from a methodological training perspective as well as what he's found determines success for his clients.
Listen from Gunnar as he talks about how he built his business from the ground-up, and what differentiated him from others and resulted in his success today. He discusses the role of a trainer and what makes a successful coach-client relationship from a practical and psychological perspective. Fantastic discussion!
Today's guest is the legendary @tmacsinc, a retired SpecOps operator who is now one of the top instructors in tactical training, marksmanship, and performance-based physical training for the tactically-minded through his company @combatstrengthtraining.
Our hosts and Pat discuss general preparedness, fitness, proficiency, and the differences in preparing for dynamic, multi-plane human function as is necessary in a tactical environment. Pat draws from his experiences as a member of 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force) in hostile areas to work with individuals in a variety of skillsets outside of just marksmanship. He talks us through his combat strength training program and the kind of training methodologies and philosophies they draw from.
Thanks for joining us on Strength Chat @tmacsinc
You may remember today's guest from episode 68 a year or so back! Ryan Lockard is the founder and head trainer at Specialty Athletic Training, an incredible local organization devoted to helping special needs individuals train to get stronger and healthier.
As one parent put it... "There is a special place in heaven for you and each and every one of your staff."
In his own words - the mission of Specialty Athletic Training is "...to make fitness fun and encourage self-esteem building and healthy lifestyle choices. We are passionate about the positive effects that exercise can have in the lives of our clients and their families!"
Our hosts and Ryan discuss the intricacies of training the special needs population and successes he's seen with his athletes. An insightful conversation into an important and rewarding part of the strength & fitness story.
Is the time you are spending rolling, smashing, stretching, and mobilizing an effective use of your time and resources? Do you know the underlying goal behind the work you are doing? Brad Cox - today’s guest - and our hosts discuss the importance of knowing the why behind the what, where, and when as it pertains to various recovery methodologies. In a fitness industry quickly being saturated by new techniques and tools, stepping back and putting your own needs/goals in context and understanding the nuances surrounding what you are trying to achieve is an important, yet oft forgotten practice.
We hope you’ll tune in as Strength Chat hosts Rudy and Chris sit down in-person with Brad, co-founder of Acumobility and long-time friend of Kabuki Strength to discuss all things mobility, recovery, rehab, and movement!
A fascinating episode on the books today with Dr. Roy Page, a protege of Kabuki Board Member Dr. Craig Liebenson and head associate at world-renowned clinic LA Sport & Spine.
Our hosts sit down with Dr. Roy to discuss his education and experience as a practitioner in both western and eastern schools when it comes to rehabilitation modalities. All of our hosts had a chance to experience some unique and novel techniques that Dr. Roy specializes in and utilizes with his patients, particularly electroacupuncture.
Dr. Roy received the a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College along with a Master of Science Degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. He has also achieved a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and is a California licensed acupuncturist. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians recognizes him as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has awarded him the status Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.
He began fine-tuning his clinical work in functional rehabilitation under the direct supervision of Dr. Craig Liebenson in 2012, and he regularly assists Dr. Liebenson at various teaching events across the country. Dr. Page has been a past secretary for the International Society of Clinical Rehabilitation Specialists and continues to represent the emerging interdisciplinary rehab community within the private sector.
Roy’s detective-like interest in human movement stems from his avid long time study of various martial arts. In particular, he began studying Yang style Taijiquan (T’ai Chi Ch’uan) in 1997 after having spent a year wheelchair bound due to a severe football injury. Tajiquan was a major component of his rehabilitation that taught him how to walk again, empowering him to return to sport. He has studied Taijiquan with many notable teachers across the United States, including his teacher’s Sifu Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming as well as Dr. Yang’s original Taiji teacher, Grandmaster Kao, Tao. Dr. Page began co-teaching Tajiquan, along with Muay Thai, Wing Chun, and Kali at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN from 2001 – 2006 and has taught privately thereafter. He considers himself a movement specialist due to his colorful history with various martial arts, manual medicine, and rehabilitation based performance care.
He also aims to uniquely interweave Eastern medicine with the functional rehabilitation paradigm by recognizing common themes within traditional diagnosis and meridian therapy with modern understandings of anatomy and the body’s adaptive potential to influences from the environment. In this way, Dr. Page is capable of managing the entire spectrum of a patient’s needs from top personal performance to deep recovery. Through Acupuncture, herbal, and nutraceutical therapies, he has additional expertise in the management of post-stroke rehabilitation and stroke prevention, autoimmune disorders, and the management of side-effects from cancer related medical interventions.
Sports Physicians recognizes him as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has awarded him the status Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.
In possibly one of the darkest episodes of Strength Chat to date, we're excited to have back our very first host from our first episode ever all the way back in 2016. Whereas our previous conversation focused on entrepreneurship and the fitness industry, today's show features a conversation on a topic rarely touched: male mental health.
Jeff Halevy is a long-time friend of Kabuki, a former Today Show corespondent, host of internationally syndicated Workout from Within, and Inc 5000 winning entrepreneur for his many successful ventures in the fitness industry. But he hasn't always been these things.
Known to many as an extremely dynamic, bright, and passionate voice in fitness - Jeff has only recently opened up to share his story of survival from depression, near-suicide, and chaos that almost landed him in prison for 25 years.
In this extremely insightful and honest episode, Jeff and our hosts unpack what it means to "be a man" in the social age, fallacies and traps men fall into, and the desperate need for transparency and acceptable for those seeking help.
This is an important episode for all of us to listen to. Thanks for sharing your story Jeff.
We have a lot of incredible guests on this podcast, but today's conversation with Rachel Balkovec is truly a testimony of passion by an incredible woman with deep, raw introspection into her own life experiences and a hunger to live out her vision.
Rachel is a powerhouse in the strength & conditioning world; and now in professional baseball as she just signed with the Yankees to become the first full-time female hitting coach hired by a major league organization! Rachel has previously worked for the Astros and Cardinals as a S&C Coordinator and is currently wrapping up her work at Driveline Baseball, a data-driven performance training facility in Washington state. She has two graduate degrees in the science of human movement and is a life-long student, intentionally seeking out mentorship and drawing out knowledge from her experiences.
After Rachel shares an absolutely hilarious story (seriously, one of the best funny stories we've had), her and our hosts dive into a wide range of topics ranging from life and identity, to belief systems, the challenge of being a woman in a very male-dominated industry, the flow state, visualization, and of course her experiences on and off the field working as an elite-level coach.
Rachel breaks down her value system and what drives her deep down to continue pushing and breaking new ground as an educator, coach, and human being. She discusses her background growing up in Omaha, Nebraska and the nomadic lifestyle (she's lived in 13 countries in the past 10 years) that takes her all over the world and allows her to be minimalist, nimble, and focused on her passion of learning and growing as a human and professional - wherever that may be.
You don't want to miss this one!
Mike Robertson is one of the strength & conditioning industry's most respected coaches, working with athletes from all walks of life all the way up to the collegiate and professional levels. He is the founder and owner of i-FAST, named as one of the America's Top 10 Gyms by Men's Health magazine. He is the host of the Physical Preparation Podcast and writes numerous books and articles through his company, Robertson Training Systems.
Our hosts spend time discussing the differences in training gen pop, athletic populations, and strength-specific athletes. Mike shares his experiences growing and scaling his coaching business/gym and the challenges that came with burnout, lack of time, and prioritization.
This is a fantastic listen for coaches/trainers just getting into the industry who want wisdom and advice from an experienced coach.
Today's episode is a fascinating discussion with sleep expert Nick Lambe - The Online Sleep Coach. Sleep is a topic that is equally important to all humans, particularly performance and strength athletes. We all have different relationships with sleep, some positive and some negative.
Listen in as Nick discusses the physiological and psychological processes behind healthy sleep, how supplementation (stimulants, sleep aids, THC/CBD, etc) work and affect sleep, and the difference between quality and quantity of sleep. He discusses the importance of habit and environment to sleep quality, sleep hygiene, as well as recent research on sleep. A great listen for all sleepers!
You can follow Nick on Instagram @theonlinesleepcoach or online at onlinesleepcoach.com where you can learn more about his sleep coaching services.
Today's guest is none other than Dave Freakin' Lipson! For those who don't know, Dave is a CrossFit HQ Staff Member, coach, athlete, writer, and co-owner of Thundrbro, an up-and-coming training, lifestyle, and supplement company focused on the intersection between hypertrophy training and functional/skill training.
Dave's background is as a strength & conditioning coach for professional MLB and NFL players, celebrities, elite CrossFit athletes (including his wife and 2014 Games Champion Camille Leblanc-Bazinet) and he is considered one of the top CrossFit coaches in the industry!
On this episode our hosts and Dave discuss candidly topics ranging from CrossFit, it's effect on the growth of other strength sports, specialization, and of course comparisons between CF athletes and powerlifters! Dave also walks us through his training philosophy and approach working with his athletes through Thundrbro.
A fantastic episode with an awesome dude! To end, we'll leave you with this golden nugget from the show:
Dave: "When I was growing up, powerlifters looked like potatoes!"
Today's guest on Strength Chat is Ben Esgro, founder of DeNovo Nutrition and an expert in all things supplementation, nutrition, and the science behind it all. He is a Registered Dietitian and did his graduate studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Sports Nutrition.
In today's show we discuss Ben's philosophy behind supplementation and his approach to starting a different type of supplement company in an industry often seen as tainted (literally) by fallacious claims, misunderstood science, and unethical business practices.
Ben and the hosts talk about the current state of the industry and the problems/consequences seen as a result of its rapid growth and loose (often non-existent) regulations. He makes recommendations for athletes on how to approach supplementation, what to look for in a brand, and how to research ingredients, effective dosages, and the pharmacology behind the chemicals we put into our bodies.
This is an excellent episode for those interested in supplements and understanding more about what goes on behind the scenes in the industry, so as to have the knowledge and be able to make informed decisions about a topic that directly affects health and performance.
You may have noticed that we have a minor obsession with feet and the human-to-ground interface here at Kabuki Strength, and today's guest is an expert in the field! Dr. Ray McClanahan is a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon, who today runs his own practice - NW Foot and Ankle - right here in our hometown Portland, Oregon. For those not familiar, podiatry is the branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structure of the leg. The good doctor is also the inventor of Correct Toes, which are anatomical toe spacers designed to be worn either barefoot or inside footwear - and here's the important part - while being active.
Dr. Ray has loads of clinical experience dealing with foot/ankle issues and provides us with valuable insight into his views on barefoot training, the foot-to-ground connection, rooting during loaded movement, issues with footwear, and other nuanced topics of the sort. Our hosts had a great time bouncing concepts/ideas off the mind of an incredibly talented MD like Dr. Ray.
We hope you enjoy!
Today's guest is a well-known figure in the strength world, having been a writer, coach, and educator for a number of years and was voted Powerlifting Coach of the Year in 2016.
Swede is the creator of the popular 5th Set methodology and owns Keyhole Barbell. He has published numerous popular articles on various topics and is a man of many talents and depth of expression.
On today's episode Swede discusses his time in prison, how 5th Set came to be out of that darkness, and where it is today. He provides a very interesting, and thought-provoking perspective on working around training limitations when it comes to equipment and time - based on his experiences behind bars.
Today, Swede coaches athletes, writes regularly as a contributor to EliteFTS. You can learn more about him on his website, via Instagram, or read his published works on EliteFTS.
Today's host may be familiar to many of you - Dr. Craig Liebenson has been a long-time friend of Kabuki Strength and has previously been a guest on the show - all the way back on Ep. 34. We're glad to have him on again today and this is one of those episodes that you don't want to miss.
In today's discussion you'll hear our hosts and Dr. Liebenson discuss:
- How to manage your passions with your responsibilities
- Failure, Progress, and why you'll never be Perfect
- The Silo: On the dangers of too much data/information
- The "Fix It" mentality
- Earning your recovery
- "The Tyranny of the Clinic", and why I kicked a doctor out of my clinic and into the gym
- Online Coaching: Technology, personalization and data collection to improve outcomes
- The Spine Fusion Disaster
This list doesn't begin to cover the depth of content covered in this episode. Hope you enjoy!
Dr. LIebenson's groundbreaking work with Dr. Karl Levit and Dr. Pavel Kolar have heavily influenced our core understanding of spinal health and performance, and is a member of the Kabuki Strength Advisory Board.
Hope you enjoy this episode!
Mike McCastle is a living legend - having performed feats of strength and endurance that will have you saying "...he did WHAT?". Like doing 5,804 pull-ups in 24 hours while wearing a 30lb pack. The first time he tried that, he ended up in the hospital for 4 days with torn biceps, forearms, and rhabdo. Mike has flipped a 250lb truck tire for 13 miles, he even spent 10 hours climbing a 20 foot rope 1450 times, which is the height of Mt. Everest.
Perhaps the most fascinating and best part about Mike is his deep conviction and passion for doing good in the world. All these insane accomplishments fall under The 12 Labors Project, Mike's personal philanthropic endeavor to raise money and awareness for important causes via feats of endurance and strength.
In this episode you'll hear lots of laughs and funny stories, but also moments of self-reflection from Mike on what drives him to do this and what his "why" is. Our hosts and Mike also discuss details regarding his training, nutrition, and recovery modalities used to be able to perform at such an extreme level.
A fascinating episode and a must listen. Mike's passion is contagious, and we guarantee it will inspire you. To learn more about Mike McCastle visit his website twelvelaborsproject.com and make sure to follow him on social media @mikemccastle
Today's guests share an incredible story of tragedy, trauma, survival, perseverance, and ultimate victory. We are honored to have Ben Toderico and his wife Denise Gorondy-Toderico on the show today!
Three years ago Denise - a veterinarian from Virginia - was on her usual run on the same route she had run 3-4 times a week for over a decade. After about a mile, she was hit from behind by an SUV traveling around 60mph, and knocked about 50 yards into a ditch.
The driver left and left her for dead in a ditch for over an hour until someone saw her and called for help.
Refusing to live in fear and accept her injuries, Denise, with help from her husband Ben has worked relentlessly to recover from this incident and regain her quality of life and passion for training and health.
Tune in as our Ben and Denise share their story and talk post-trauma and post-rehab training.
Ben, Denise...thank you for sharing your story with us and our listeners. Your relentless drive to not only survive - but thrive in the face of extreme adversity and pain - has inspired many and will continue to do so for years to come. Thank you.
Today's guest is PNW-native and an industry leader/pioneer in the Strength & Conditioning field. Joel Jamieson is the man who introduced HRV [Heart Rate Variability] training to the masses and continues to break new ground with his recovery platform Morpheus and online education platform 8WeeksOut.
Joel is known for his work as a coach in the combat sports arena, having trained world champions since 2004 and worked with athletes in nearly all professional and collegiate sports, not to mention Navy Seals and other elite groups. Today, Joel works with thousands of coaches, trainers, and athletes around the world through 8WeeksOut, an authoritative platform and certification for recovery-driven conditioning and performance.
In this episode, Joel breaks down the early history of HRV, how it works, and application to strength and conditioning. He and the hosts talk recovery, data, inflammation, and practical application. They also discuss some upcoming collaborative content between 8WeeksOut and Kabuki Education, as well as other little tidbits and funnies. This is a good one folks!
Joel is also a helicopter pilot, and showed up at The Lab to record this podcast by landing his chopper in our parking lot.
We are honored to have a legend in the fitness world joining us today! Jeff is an educator, coach, and the man behind the world-renowned and wildly-popular Athlean-X fitness program. Athlean-X has over 7 million subscribers on YouTube and millions more on other social media platforms!
He has previously worked as the Head Physical Therapist and Assistant Strength Coach for the New York Mets, a role in which he coached some of the game's most accomplished athletes and future hall-of-famers.
He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physioneurobiology / Premedicine from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT (one of the top 5 universities in the country in physical therapy and sports medicine).
Jeff is a highly sought after speaker and lecturer, presenting on topics of injury prevention in baseball and sport-specific conditioning and his writings have been featured in numerous print and web publications.
Our hosts discuss a plethora of subjects with Jeff; diving into training methodologies, sport-specific training and recovery, common mistakes, and more.
To learn more about Jeff, visit athleanx.com, subscribe to the Athlean-X YouTube channel, and Instagram.
Today's guest on Strength Chat is natural bodybuilder and coach Julian Smith! Julian is also known as "the Quad Guy" and has one of the most aesthetic physiques in the sport! His unique, extremely-effective, and detailed training style is wildly popular and he has amassed a very engaged following of over 1 million people on social media: @smith.julian
Julian is a PNW-native and trains out of his private facility Arms Race Gym in Hillsboro, Oregon. He owns the hugely-successful training site The Daily Pump, as well as Clifford Lenox, a fitness lifestyle and clothing brand.
Our hosts spend time chatting with Julian about his unique training philosophy, the fitness industry, building a brand, the effects of social media, and other topics.
As always, we hope you enjoy the show and share it with others!
Today's guest on Strength Chat is the Bryce Lewis, an elite-level drug-free powerlifter and world-renowned strength coach. Bryce is the founder of The Strength Athlete, more commonly known as TSA, whose team of coaches works with and educates beginner-to-elite level powerlifters all across the world.
Bryce holds records in the USAPL and IPF, and works to promote the sport of powerlifting globally as an ambassador using his platform. His educational background is in philosophy, and he is a passionate advocate for the application and love of the sciences, evidence-based philosophies, and skepticism of pseudoscience.
Tune in and hear Bryce talk with our hosts about the latest in sports psychology, applications to strength sports, and other related topics!
Introducing today's guest in one or two paragraphs would hardly break the surface of her incredible career and accomplishments. She was the first female Head Trainer in US professional sports history - working with the LA Dodgers for 6 years. She has also served as Head of Athletic Training/Performance for the US Men's National Soccer Team, and has presented at state, national and international level conferences in areas focusing on pillar strength, integration of physical therapy and performance training, and comprehensive kinetic chain assessment and rehabilitation.
Sue sits on the advisory boards for over a half-dozen highly respected organizations in the S&C and Physical Therapy space, and has numerous professional certifications as well as a graduate education in human movement science from UNC Chapel Hill.
Today, Sue runs S&F (Structure and Function), a consulting and education business for healthcare clinicians, as well as a consulting company for the athlete.
Today's discussion touches on a wide-variety of topics and Sue's experiences working with a diverse and highly-skilled athletic population.
Thank you again Sue, for being our guest on the show.
Bud Jeffries is an incredible human being, and one of the strongest men in the world. Bud is a minister, massage therapist, professional performing strongman, motivational speaker, author and business owner.
You may know him from his many videos and pictures of feats of other-worldly strength he regularly performs. Among them:
- 1000lb Raw Anderson Squat (start at the bottom)
- Backlift a 15,000lb trailer
- Walk a mile in a 300lb weight vest
- Carrying a 600lb stone
Among his raw strength, bud is extremely agile and flexible - able to combine and apply strength in awkward and traditionally-weak positions (like doing the splits while bending nails or pressing a stone overhead). In this podcast we discuss his unique training philosophy and how he prepares and structures training for his goals.
Bud's mantra is "An Unconventional Life: Living it Agile, Strong, Passionate, Wise, and Well" and this is visible in everything he does and in his mission to help people through Noah's Army.
Bud's son Noah Jeffries passed away at the age of 21 in an accident a year back, and today Noah's Army provides scholarships for law enforcement, bring instruments, music and learning to children in longterm care as well as to help build awareness and the national registry for organ donation. 4 people are alive today because of Noah's decision to be an organ donor.
There is no greater pain than the loss of a child. Noah was a one-of-a-kind man, with dreams and ambitions burning so fervently inside of him not even his passing could end them. Today his legacy lives on through Noah's Army, an incredible organization we encourage all of you to support financially, with thoughts and prayers, and any way you can.
We are honored to have talked with Bud and have him share his story with us and our listeners.
Today's guest is Chris Peil, a veteran of the fitness industry who has been a trainer, coach, and educator for over 15 years. Chris started The Move Well Project - helping athletes improve their movement, then programme appropriately within their limitations and manage risk levels and rehabilitate injuries.
Chris has worked with some of the strongest men in the world - including Zydrunas Savickas and Eddie Hall, both winners of the World's Strongest Man contest.
On today's show our hosts discuss long term development, managing load, and other ways to minimize injury risk in high-performance athletes.
Enjoy the show!
We are honored to have Victoria Felkar as today's guest on Strength Chat. She is an explorer, a renegade, and an advocate pushing the boundaries of performance and health through research, coaching, and teaching.
Victoria is currently completing her doctoral studies at University of British Columbia, specializing in physical culture, medical and criminological knowledge, performance enhancement, and the muscular body. Her doctoral research explores women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine.
Tune in as the Mad Scientist, Dr. Rudolph, and the Wizard of Training discuss some of what Victoria has been working on lately.
A great episode you won't want to miss!
Today's Strength Chat guest is John Fawkes, an up-and-coming evidence based trainer and coach out of San Francisco. John works with athletes and lifters in all populations to help them develop the systems, psychology and game plan they need to get their minds and bodies into peak condition.
In this podcast our hosts discuss the importance of properly reading and interpreting research and its application to practical and real-world uses. Research is one of the foundations for pushing our industry (and athletes) forward; and it is the job of the evidence-based coach to effectively apply research to produce real-world results.
A great discussion was had, and we hope you enjoy it!
Those of you professionals in the clinical and strength words are sure to know about SWIS, shorthand for the "Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists". Our guest today is the man behind SWIS and the annual SWIS Symposium, Dr. Ken Kinakin.
Kabuki Strength is no stranger to SWIS, with host Chris Duffin having spoken multiple times at SWIS and will again be presenting this year along with our Director of Coaching and Performance aka The Wizard of Training - Brandon Senn.
Tune in to learn more about the mission of SWIS from Dr. Kinakin himself, as well as some sneak peeks of what is going down at this year's symposium.
The mission of SWIS is to bring therapeutic professionals and professional weight lifting trainers together. The goal is to create a win-win-win relationship between the doctor/therapist, the trainer, and the client. SWIS is focused on creating a “bridge” for the doctors/therapists and the gym trainers. This allows each profession to do the best work they can.
SWIS is dedicated to bringing the top presenters in their fields (Powerlifters, Bodybuilders, Doctors, Therapists, Trainers, Strength Coaches, and Nutritionists) together to deliver a powerful 2 days filled with the lastest advancements, research, and techniques for everyone interested in weight training and sports medicine to benefit from.
If you are planning to attend SWIS 2018, use the following code to save $200 on registration:
swis2018-kabuki
Register at www.swis2018.com
Today's guest is a true pioneer and legend in the strength and fitness worlds, and we are honored to have her on Strength Chat. She is the co-founder and leader of a movement that has empowered hundreds of thousands of women around the world reach their health and fitness goals.
Molly Galbraith is an extraordinary person, full of compassion and contagious willpower that touches and inspires those around her. She has dedicated her life's work to helping women "discover all the possibilities for their lives and their bodies and providing evidence-based and body-positive tools to help them reach their goals, all while falling in love with themselves and their bodies in the process."
Tune in and listen as Molly shares her story with our hosts and discusses Girls Gone Strong's mission and vision for the future.
Girls Gone Strong is a global movement empowering women by providing body-positive, evidence-based, sane, and sustainable nutrition, training, and self-care information. Learn more at girlsgonestrong.com and mollygalbraith.com
Welcome to another episode of Strength Chat! Today's guest is longtime Kabuki Strength friend and coaching client Chris Karmin! As the co-owner of Mt. Vernon Barbell Club in New York City and an elite-level strength athlete, Chris lives and breathes powerlifting when he's not building skyscrapers in Manhattan! Cool fact: Chris was one of the steelworkers who built the Freedom Tower!
Chris, Brandon, and Brady (Dr. Rudolph was out today) talk to Chris about his training, working with Kabuki Strength Coaching, and other strength-related topics.
Hope you enjoy! As always, please leave us a review and tell all your friends about Strength Chat :)
Today our hosts sit down with Joe Szymanek, an accomplished coach, athlete, and most recently author! Although he has many credentials to his name, and has competed in a high-level in both CrossFit and weightlifting - it's clear immediately that Joe is just as passionate about introducing little ones to movement, strength, and health from an early age.
Joe recently authored the book "Luci Meets a Powerlifter" and says...
"I developed Luci Meets a Powerlifter with the hope of cultivating an early strength interest in young children and expose them to a fringe sport that could save their life. Strength is for everyone! It also comes in many forms. Read along with Luci as she learns these lessons for herself. Along the way Luci also practices new exercises, discovers a new sport, and makes a new friend."
Tune in as our hosts talk to Joe about his career, his passion for helping parents and kids lead healthier and better lives, his new book, and other important topics. Enjoy!
Stan "The Rhino" Efferding, AKA The World's Strongest Bodybuilder - is one of the most respected and well known names and faces in the strength and fitness world. Stan is no stranger to us, he is a local Portland native and even trained at Kabuki Strength before it was called Kabuki Strength!
In today's episode our hosts talk to Stan about his latest ventures and dig deep into some nutritional and science topics that are sure to pique the curiosities of our readers. This episode was also filmed and is available as a videocast on YouTube!
Tune in, subscribe, share, and as always; stay strong friends!
Ryan Lockard and his team at Specialty Athletic Training work with a population of individuals who have been mostly forgotten and overlooked by the fitness world - those with special needs. Perhaps nobody we've had on the show thus far better embodies our mission and vision of "making the world a better place through strength" than Ryan and his team.
As one parent put it... "There is a special place in heaven for you and each and every one of your staff."
In his own words - the mission of Specialty Athletic Training is "...to make fitness fun and encourage self-esteem building and healthy lifestyle choices. We are passionate about the positive effects that exercise can have in the lives of our clients and their families!"
Ryan and his team have worked with hundreds of special needs individuals with Autism, Downs, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and other mental/physical disabilities.
We are absolutely honored to have Ryan share his story with us and the listeners of Strength Chat. All of us here at Kabuki Strength have a heart for helping others, and we are excited to announce that early next year we will be hosting a charity Special Olympics powerlifting meet to raise money for Special Olympics Oregon, an incredible organization that works with special needs individuals and gives them an avenue and platform to better themselves. Stay tuned for more on this!
Ryan - thank you for being on the show, and we are very much excited to work with you in the future and make the world a better place through strength.
Finally on the show is one of this generation's greatest lifters and genuises, Ben Pollack!
Our hosts get some insight from Ben on his recent competition preps, as well as his transition into bodybuilding and competing in powerlifting as one of the leanest powerlifters today.
Know as "PhDeadlift" on social media, Ben is finishing up his doctoral degree and is one of the most educated and insightful competitors to grace the platform.
This is a great episode you don't want to me. As a bonus, Dr. Rudolph tells a story of when his junior college football team faced off against San Quentin State Prison!
Today's guests are like two peas in a pod. Paul Carter and Christian Thibaudeau have been professionally collaborating together for many years and many projects. Both are internationally-recognized strength coaches and producers of high quality content in the bodybuilding and strength training worlds.
Together they are hosting the "Maximum Muscle Seminar" taking place in a few months here at Kabuki Strength Lab, but for now enjoy the discussions on neurological profiling and personality profiling as it relates to strength training and finding your ideal program, among other great topics!
As always we ask that you share, comment, and review to help us reach more listeners and make the world a better place through strength.
We are honored to host Marisa Inda, an incredible athlete, coach, writer, and ambassador for the sport! Marisa is the current IPF Champion at 52kg and holds the total, bench, and deadlift world records for that weight class as well.
She is a respected strength coach at Juggernaut Training Systems, and has authored several books and countless resources for strength athletes. Marisa is a graduate in Biology from Antioch College, incredible mother of two, and a former gymnast with over 20 years combined athletic experience in physique, calisthenics and powerlifting.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
We are thrilled to have the Muscle Doc on today's episode - Dr. Jordan Shallow!
Dr. Shallow is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, and has been a competitive athlete himself for over 15 years!
Dr. Shallow utilizes a wide variety of non-invasive techniques, far beyond the chiropractic adjustment. He focuses on addressing the entire tensegrity model of the body. Everything from joints to tendons, ligaments and muscles. Every aspect of injury is considered in returning his patients back to proper structure and proper function
We're happy to have Dr. Shallow in person at the Lab for a video cast, so if you'd rather watch instead of listen - head over to our YouTube channel!
Editor's Note There is some audio clipping on one of the hosts microphones due to a tech issue. Sorry about that!
After a short hiatus, we're back! This week's guest is one of the most recognizable names in the barbell game, Mark "Smelly" Bell! Inventor, content-creator, podcaster, powerlifter, and coach - Mark is one of the most influential and respected names in the strength world.
Mark came down to the Lab to film this episode in person - so if you want to watch instead of listen - head over to our YouTube channel and check out the video cast instead!
Today's episode is full of laughter but also of serious conversation. Our hosts and Mark discuss the current state of strength sports and how we can improve. We don't want to give too much away, but we promise this is an episode you don't want to miss!
Tune in, and as always please subscribe, review and share with your friends!
Dan McKim is one of the most decorated highland games athletes in history, with 4 world titles and 6 national titles. Tune in to learn more about Dan's past and his experience being an elite-level athlete in an awesome sport that many don't know about. Dan provides you, the listener, with resources if you are interested in training for, or competing in highland games.
Another great episode with one of the top professionals in his field! As always, share, comment, like, review and tell all your friends about Strength Chat!
Today's guest is Eric Helms, well-known coach, athlete, author, and educator. Tune in as our hosts take a dive deep into auto-regulation in what is probably our most technical discussion on the topic. This one is a great one for you strength science nerds!
Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes for several fitness publications He’s taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science courses and is invited to speak internationally at academic and commercial conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.
Today's guest is author, coach, and well known meathead Paul Carter! Paul owns and operates his own company Lift Run Bang and produces content for various platforms like T-Nation, EliteFTS, and Flex Magazine as well as his own. He is the co-author of the Maximum Muscle Bible and just recently released his Super Soldier Protocol. Paul is actually coming down to the Lab for a seminar he is hosting along with Christian Thibaudeau in August!
Great episode with lots of talk about gains in the gym and in life.
As always, please share, like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoy our show!
We are thrilled to host two LEGENDS on today's episode of Strength Chat! Kirk Karwoski - known as Captain Kirk - and Marty Gallagher, one of the best powerlifting coaches in the sport's history sit down with our hosts and reminisce on the golden age of powerlifting.
Learn about how Marty coached Kirk, Ed Coan, and other world champions and hear interesting stories from the weight room as told by none other than Captain Kirk himself.
An entertaining and informative listen, this episode is one you don't want to miss! As always, please like, comment, share, and tell all your friends about Strength Chat!
Brian Carroll is no stranger to injury and rehab. After being assessed by Dr. Stuart McGill, he was told that he has one of the worst backs Dr. McGill has ever seen. The story doesn't end there however - and with the good doctor's help Brian was able to come back healthier than ever.
Brian is also known for writing 10/20/Life as well as co-authoring The Gift of Injury with Dr. McGill. He is one of the top powerlifters of his generation and has loads of wisdom and knowledge to share with our listeners.
Give it a listen, and as always - make sure to share with your friends and leave us a review.
This week's guest is one of the top IFBB Pro bodybuilders of the last decade - Ben Pakulski. He is recently retired but continues on by sharing knowledge and training athletes as part of his MI40 program and organization.
On this episode our hosts sit down and talk hypertrophy and training principles with Ben, who has an incredible amount of knowledge when it comes to gaining muscle and training for bodybuilding.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Strength Chat, and make sure to check out MI40 at the link below!
mi40nation.com
Today's Strength Chat guest is Martin Bingisser, all the way from Switzerland! Martin is a hammer thrower and coaches the Swiss national track team. He worked alongside and under Anatoli Bondarchuk, known as one of the most successful throwing coaches of all time. Martin also publishes content online on his site - HMMRMedia, which is a great resource for coaches and athletes from many disciplines.
As always - tune in, share with your friends, and stay strong of mind and body friends!
This week's episode is a live Q&A Roundtable where we take questions from our live listeners and IG audience and answer them live. Sitting in for Dr. Rudolph is Coach Brady, the skinniest man to deadlift 700 pounds.
As always, make sure to comment, leave a review, and of course tell your friends about us!
Today's episode is much more personal than our typical episode. Our guest - live and in-person at the Kabuki Strength Studio - is one of the strongest men in the world in his day, Chad Aichs. Chad is a long-time friend of Kabuki and the Mad Scientist, and on today's show he opens up and shares his incredible story of a battle with depression, insomnia, and despair that he was determined to win, and did win.
Chad Aichs is a world class and elite powerlifter in the SHW division. He began training seriously for powerlifting in 1999 in Sparks, Nevada, where he still currently trains at American Iron Gym. In the ten years since he started, Aichs has proven to be one of the strongest lifters in the world. His best lifts are a 1173 squat, 821 bench press and a 755 pull. Aichs' best total is 2733, which makes him one of the top lifters of all time.
Tune in and enjoy! If you liked this episode or our show in general, please share with your friends and of course drop us a review!
This week's guest is Alex Viada, the founder and mastermind behind Complete Human Performance. Alex is a lifelong athlete and the only person known to have ever deadlifted over 700 pounds within a week of running a 50 mile ultra-marathon. (This record is not official, but is most likely accurate as to date he’s just fairly certain nobody else has bothered to try it.) Alex has coached hundreds of athletes over a 13 year (to date) career, in many sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to cycling to powerlifting.
On today's episode we discuss Alex's new book - The Hybrid Athlete - among other topics including:
- energy systems
- maximum recoverable volume
- improving training capacity for the strength athlete
- strength for the endurance athlete.
Dr. Mike Israetel is one of the most recognized researchers and scientists in the strength community, having worked with hundreds of athletes and coaches, as well as created loads of high quality content in every format imaginable.
Mike is a professor of Exercise Science at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and was previously a professor at the University of Central Missouri, where he taught Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, and Advanced Programming for sports and fitness. Mike’s PhD is in Sport Physiology, and he has been a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN. Mike has coached numerous powerlifters, weightlifters, bodybuilders, and other individuals in both diet and weight training. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mike is a competitive powerlifter, bodybuilder, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler.
In this episode we discuss:
- Discussion on Dr. Mike's new book - Recovering from Training
- Hierarchy/Prioritization of Recovery
- Training within your MRV
- Active/Passive Recovery
- Nutrition
- Theraputic/Supplemental Recovery
Additional links from Dr. Mike for more information on the resources/topics discussed in today's show:
Recovering From Training EBook:
https://renaissanceperiodization.com/shop/recovering-from-training/
Renaissance Periodization Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rpstrength/?hl=en
Renaissance Periodization Website:
https://renaissanceperiodization.com/
Mike Israetel's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/
Mike Israetel's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/michael.israetel
In today's episode we talk to one of the most cited authors in the strength and conditioning industry - Dr. Tim Gabbett!
He holds a PhD inHuman Physiology (2000) and has completed a second PhD in the Applied Science of Professional Football (2011) , with special reference to physical demands, injury prevention, and skill acquisition.
Tim has worked with elite international athletes over several Commonwealth Games (2002 and 2006) and Olympic Games (2000, 2004, and 2008) cycles. He continues to work as a sport science and coaching consultant for several high performance teams around the world.
Tim has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has presented at over 200 national and international conferences. He is committed to performing world-leading research that can be applied in the ‘real world’ to benefit high performance coaches and athletes.
Some of today's topics include:
- Myths around loading
- Collecting data when there is too much data
- Physical sciences relationship to psychological and social sciences
- Chronic vs. acute load training
- Improving load capacity
Travis Mash is our guest today, and like most guests on our show, he hardly needs an introduction! Travis is one of the most recognized olympic weightlifting coaches in the world, as well as an accomplished lifter himself having broken Ed Coan's all-time pound-for-pound total record in powerlifting. He owns Mash Elite Performance in North Carolina where he coaches elite level athletes and lifters into world champions.
On today's episode our hosts Brady Cable and Brandon Senn discuss Travis' new book on VBT, training principles, lifting culture, and the philosophy of training among other excellent topics! Enjoy!
Lee Taft, known to most simply as “The Speed Guy”, is highly respected as one of the top athletic movementspecialists in the world!
Sound like something we might be interested in? Sure is!
Our hosts sit down with Lee and talk about multi-directional speed - Lee's specialty - and why it's important to athletic development. They discuss the "6 basic movements" and their integration into strength and speed training. Of course, plenty of other topics and touched on and discussed as well!
This week we are honored to have the one-and-only Juggernaut himself, Chad Wesley Smith, on our podcast! Chad hardly needs an introduction, having become one of the most recognized strength coaches in the industry and one of the strongest men in the world!
- Chad's athletic background and transition to strength sports
- Chad's personal philosophy on programming and training
- VBT
- All sorts of other strength nuggets!
As always, if you enjoyed this podcast and learned a thing or two, please leave a review and tell your friends about it!
Today's doubleheader are two incredibly knowledgeable and accomplished individuals - Dr. Michael Rintala and Dr. Richard Ulm, both from the Prague Institute of Rehabilitation. They are instructors on DNS [Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization], which is a school of thought that is foundational to our own movement philosophy here at Kabuki Strength. Topics include:
- Bracing Strategies
- Eccentric and Concentric Loading
- Breathing while Bracing
- Youth Athletics
- Athletic Development
- Ideal Maturations of the Nervous System
This week's guest is long-time friend and The Mad Scientist's ultimate hype-man Dr. Raphael Castro, from New York! Dr. Castro is a licensed chiropractor who works with a large athletic population.
Among some of the topics discussed are:
- Dr. Castro's introduction to chiropractic
- His experiences working with Crossfit athletes
- Dealing with old injuries and issues
- All about kinesio tape and how it works
- Communicating with patients effectively
- The power of the mind
- How strong Raphael actually is
Next week we go on a break and will return with awesome guests and episodes the following week! Thanks for tuning in!
Join us on today's Roundtable Q&A where our hosts along with Coach Brady Cable sit down and answer questions from users on social media.
If you want your question answered, watch out for the next IG live notification and get your question in when we're podcastin' live!
Today's guest is Cameron Josse!
Cameron Josse is the Director of Sports Performance at DeFranco’s Gym at the Onnit Academy. He has worked with DeFranco’s Gym owner Joe DeFranco since he was 17 years old. As a former athlete in DeFranco’s training programs, Cameron was exposed to Joe’s unique approach to developing all the tools needed to succeed in athletics, eventually landing him on staff at DeFranco’s Gym. Cameron has worked with a wide variety of athletes, from youth all the way up to professional. He uses his experience as a former high school and collegiate athlete to enable him to connect with the athletes he deals with on a daily basis. Coupling all of the core principles of DeFranco’s Gym in addition to the unconventional training methods found at Onnit, Cameron aims to create fully optimized athletes that dominate on the field of play.
This week's guest is Dr. Stasha Gominak, a medical professional and researcher currently working on the link between vitamin D and sleep health, among other important topics in health discourse. In today's episode, our hosts and Dr. Gominak dive deep into the importance of sleep as it relates to health, strength, and performance. They also discuss the current research on sleep, vitamin D, and even gut health.
A must-listen episode of Strength Chat for sure! Check out more about Dr. Gominak at her site drgominak.com
Phil Daru is a rapidly rising strength coach for Professional MMA Athletes, and creator of Daru Strong Specialized Training Systems.
He is a former D1 football player, Strength Conditioning Coach for American Top Team, retired Pro MMA fighter, and has degrees in sports medicine and exercise science.
We're thrilled to have Phil on our show to discuss how the world of movement and strength is exploding in side the fighting sports world.
Make sure to check out more information on Phil at his site darustrong.com
Cal Dietz is a man with a resume that can't be summed up in one paragraph, so we won't even try. He is the strength and conditioning coach for numerous sports at the University of Minnesota and has coached countless teams and individuals to the international elite and professional levels in many different sports.
During his time at the university he helped found and chairs the Sport Biomechanics Interest Group with its purpose to explore the physiological and biomechanical aspects of advanced human performance encompassing the various aspects of kinesiology, biomechanics, neuro-mechanics and physics. This will be achieved by utilizing extensive research theories and applied knowledge in the multi-disciplinary field of human performance.
During his time at the university, Dietz has given numerous lectures around the country, as well as publish several scientific articles and dozens articles on training. Most recently, Dietz co-authored the the top selling book, Triphasic Training: A systematic approach to elite speed and explosive strength performance.
Tune in as our guests talk shop with this legend in the S&C field!
Legendary Dr. Stuart McGill joins us again on Strength Chat, for the first time since a year ago when he was on Episode 2. Lots of developments since then that are covered in this podcast, as well as an announcement of a new book he is releasing!
Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, several textbooks, and many international awards. He mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey.
During this time he taught thousands of clinicians and practitioners in professional development and continuing education courses around the world.
He continues as the Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro Inc. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups and elite athletes and teams from around the world. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation.
This week's Strength Chat guest is Dr. Zach Long, well known as the "Barbell Physio".
Dr. Zach Long is a physical therapist and CrossFit coach located in Charlotte, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in exercise and sport science, and East Carolina University, where he earned his doctorate in physical therapy. He specializes in improving athletic performance and injury rehab of athletes from Olympians to weekend warriors.
Jacob Lonowski is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Georgia State University. Tune in as the hosts sit down with another professional from the collegiate world of athletics and talk strength training, performance, and a bunch of other stuff.
Almost everybody who is serious about powerlifting, or even strength in general has probably heard of the acronym "RPE". Today, we have the guy that came up with that on the show - Mike Tuchscherer!
Mike over the years has come to be known as one of the best and most educated strength coaches in the world, as well as a decorated powerlifter himself. He founded and owns Reactive Training Systems, an education and coaching company.
We're honored to have him join the Strength Chat guest family and can't wait for you all to tune in and check out this week's episode!
You've all probably seen a video of Tony on IG or social media somewhere - he's a badass former Marine, SWAT and Narcotics Officer who currently specializes in high-performance tactical training for athletes and LE/Military alike.
Tony came down to the Lab for a weekend of shooting, training, and general badassery!
Our hosts sit down with Tony in-person to discuss his unique training methodologies, plans for the future, and everything in-between. Make sure to tune in, share with your friends, and check out some of the other cool content we've published from Tony's trip to the Lab.
Dave Tate's life motto is "Live, Learn, Pass On". This is something we wholeheartedly can get behind here at Kabuki Strength, as education has been a cornerstone of our company since it's very beginning.
Today our hosts sit down with Dave and talk life, business, and challenges faced in this industry. Dave has years of experience in Powerlifting and strength sports, and his insight is invaluable.
Tune in and hear from one of the industry's most iconic and successful leaders!
Today's guest is Dr. Craig Liebenson! We don't want to do the injustice of not introducing him properly, so here's a complete bio from his website!
Dr. Liebenson is the Director of L.A. Sports & Spine a pain management, rehabilitation & performance enhancement center providing one on one musculoskeletal care. He is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Chiropractic, Division of Health Sciences at Murdoch University, Perth Australia and consultant for the the Anglo-European Chiropratic College M.Sc. programs in Chiropractic Rehabilitation. The first ever chiropractic member of the McKenzie Institute (U.S.) Board of Directors he serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation; the PM&R Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation; the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy; and Journal of Manual Therapy.
Dr. Liebenson is the first health care provider in California to receive a Certification of Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) on Achievement of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Back Pain Care. He is actively engaged in ongoing research on the spinal stabilization system as a Visiting Scholar at Pr. Stuart McGill’s Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo. He began studying with both Dr. Karel Lewit and Pr Vladimir Janda beginning in 1987 and began hosting Pavel Kolar’s programs in the late 1990’s.
Dr. Liebenson publishes extensively and is the editor of the book/DVD Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practioner’s Manual (2nd ed), 2007, DVD series Yoga & Ergonomics; Core Stability Training; & Functional-Performance Training and the The Functional Training Handbook (2014). He has had books published into Spanish, Greek, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. He worked as team chiropractor for the N.B.A. Los Angeles Clippers from 2005-2009, consulted with the M.L.B. Arizona Diamondbacks, N.F.L. Seattle Seahawks, and Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group. He serves on the Advisory Council for Equinox worldwide luxury fitness gyms.
Brooks Laughlin is no stranger to stress and high-intensity situations. As a SWAT and Patrol officer, he's seen things that will make most of our jaws drop. He is also a firearm instructor and aficionado of all things weapons and training methodologies.
Brooks is also a former Narcotics Detective, and holds dozens of law-enforcement and firearms related certifications. He is also affiliated with several firearm manufacturers and sponsored by many companies.
Together with his wife Amanda, Brooks owns and operates Anchora Salutis Training, which means "Anchor of Salvation". They are both available for personal training.
Tune in as our hosts talk training, shooting, and law enforcement with Brooks. We are thankful for Brooks and others like him who work day and night to protect us and our families.
We are absolutely thrilled about this episode! On the show today are 3 incredible women from BIRTHFIT, an EMPOWERED, EDUCATED state of readiness, specific to childbirth, that is achieved through an evolved practice in FITNESS, NUTRITION, CHIROPRACTIC and MINDSET.
Through those 4 pillars and a growing nation-wide network, BIRTHFIT is helping thousands of expecting moms prepare themselves for childbirth while staying healthy, mobile, and strong!
Our hosts discuss the more technical aspects of training during pregnancy and draw some interesting parallels between the way we coach athletes here at Kabuki Strength and the way BIRTHFIT does their training for pre and post-partum women.
Tune in and listen to an educative and enlightening conversation with 3 incredible ladies.
Tony Gentilcore is perhaps best known as being one of the founders of Cressey Sports Performance, a world-renowned facility that has coached hundreds of pro athletes in recent years. Tony has recently started his own venture, which he discusses with our hosts! Besides being a well-known and respected strength coach, Tony is also a published writer with his material in numerous online publications - T-Nation, Men's Health, and others.
Tune in as our hosts talk shop with Tony Gentilcore!
Joe DeFranco is a world-renowned strength coach whose list of accolades is far too long to list in this brief description. He is the founder and owner of the world-famous DeFranco’s Gym. For the past two decades, athletes from around the world have hired Joe because of his remarkable ability to improve strength, speed, power, mobility, agility and sport-specific endurance. Joe’s training techniques have been featured in and on ESPN, Spike TV, NFL Network, WWE Network, Men’s Health Magazine, Men’s Fitness Magazine and in the NY Times best-selling book, The 4-Hour Body. His resume includes NFL players from all 32 teams, MLB & NBA players, WWE superstars, UFC fighters, Olympic athletes and high school & college All-Americans.
Tune in as the Mad Scientist, Dr. Rudolph, and The Wizard of Training sit down and talk shop with Joe DeFranco!
Todd Hargrove joins the hosts on Strength Chat today. Who is Todd? From his bio:
I'm an author, blogger, Feldenkrais Practitioner and Rolfer. I used to be an attorney.
I write and speak about emerging science that is relevant to manual and movement therapists, such as bodyworkers, physical therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, yoga instructors, athletic coaches, etc.
Most of the positive feedback I receive about my writing is that it synthesizes ideas from different fields and makes complex material easy to understand and apply.
Tune in and check out another great, informative, and entertaining episode of Strength Chat!
After a bit of a break the last two weeks, Strength Chat is back in full swing with our 28th episode! This week's guest needs no introduction - he is well known in the sports and S&C worlds as one of the best! Dr. Charlie Weingroff has worked with professional sport organizations, collegiate teams, and some of the top rehab organizations in the world. In today's episode Dr. Weingroff gives us some personal thoughts on the industry, his experiences and what he is currently working on. Tune in and you might learn a thing or two!
We're thrilled about this week's episode, as it's by far one of the most technical and nerdy ones we've done so far! This week's guest is none other than Dr. Mario Novo, DPT, PT, BFR-R, Cert-DN. He is a results-driven sport orthopedic physical therapist, clinical educator, and university professor who specializes in strength/conditioning and blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR-R).
In this episode of Strength Chat we discuss in detail the intricacies of BFR training and it's application to strength sports and athletes in general. If you've wanted to understand more about this topic or just get a technical, yet easy-to-understand introduction to BFR - this is the episode you need to listen to!
This week's guest needs no introduction. Eric Cressey has worked with hundreds of major league baseball athletes and professional athletes of all major disciplines. Eric owns Cressey Sports Performance with facilities in Florida and Massachusetts. He has published hundreds of articles on strength and conditioning or sports performance, and is himself a record-holding powerlifter. He holds a kinesiology degree and too many certifications to list here. We are honored to have Eric on our show and we hope you'll tune in for an interesting conversation between him and our hosts!
This week our hosts sit down with Guido Van Ryssegem. Guido has been in clinical practice for 29 years and has been working in the strength and conditioning arena for 34 years. He is co-owner and co-founder of Safe Recovery, LLC. Guido is a practitioner and faculty at Oregon State University, and has published in the Asian Journal of Martial Arts. Guido is also invited faculty for the University of Oregon, Western University, Willamette University, local Community Colleges, and private schools. He has practiced for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles. His expertise extends to his own Kinetic Integrations Exercise Specialist Certification. He is a board certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Registered Nurse (RN) and Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) while also certified by the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE).
Guido serves as Northwest regional coordinator of the NSCA and is an NATA COR and Occupational Task Force Member. He is on the AQX Sports Incorporated and the Elevation Fitness advisory board. Additionally, he is an Athletes Performance Institute mentorship program presenter.
Guido developed the Kinetic Integrations Exercise certification program that includes a corrective exercise approach to resolve movement dysfunctions after injury, a sedentary lifestyle, repetitive movements and incorrect movement. He presents nationally and internationally on this methodology. Guido has also published in the International Journal Of Sports Rehabilitation.
We are thrilled to announce this week's guest on Strength Chat, although in the professional sports world he shouldn't need any introduction! Brandon McDaniel is the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the LA Dodgers Major League Baseball team. Prior to joining the Dodgers he worked as a performance specialist for EXOS training military personnel, although his sports career stretches even farther back before that! Our hosts are no strangers to high-caliber sports, with Rudy Kadlub having coached college football at the D1 level and Chris Duffin having worked with professional athletes in multiple disciplines. Tune in and you might learn something this week about the world of strength in professional sports!
Matt Wenning is on the most accomplished powerlifters and most respected strength coaches on the planet. He is one of only a handful of people to total over 2600 lbs in a professional competition, hold an all-time world record of 2665 lbs in the 308-lb class, and bench press over 800 lbs in a full powerlifting meet. He currently the owner and a private strength coach at Ludus Magnus gym in Columbus, Ohio, a personal trainer to many executives and professionals at Capital Club Athletics, and contracted by the US Army. He also works with firefighters, physicians, children with disabilities, and all forms of athletes in the Columbus, Ohio, area. We loved having him on the show to discuss movement, lifting, and life.
Dr. John Rusin is not your run-of-the-mill physical therapist. Over the years he's made a name for himself as one of the most respected and educated coaches and sports performance therapists in the industry, working with high-level athletes and providing free knowledge and information to the masses. In this episode the host and Dr. Rusin discuss the industry as it stands, injury prevention, and other components of Dr. Rusin's work. A great episode with an industry leader!
The American Ganster, born on the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon sits down with the Strength Chat hosts and talks all things fighting, strength, life, and even his recent appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. Chael and host Chris Duffin go WAY back to the Oregon state wrestling championships where they both participated, unknown to either of them that they would be friends later in life. This is one of the most fun, laughter-filled episodes we've recorded so make sure to tune in!
This week's guest is none other than Mr. 3000 himself, Donnie "Super D" Thompson. Know as the first person in history to total 3000 pounds in the Big 3 powerlifts, Donnie has made a name for himself in recent years as an innovator and educator when it comes to strength and human movement. That may sound familiar, as it's something we're known for as well. In this episode we cover "Body Tempering" or Donnie's name for his instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization method, as well as lifting, life, and the industry as it stands. A great episode not to be missed by anyone!
This week our hosts sit down with Dr. Ryan DeBell, the founder of the Movement Fix. Ryan started the Movement Fix as a resource to all on the basics of human movement and how to move pain-free whatever your goal may be. He record his own podcast and provides hours upon hours of free written and video content for his followers. In many ways, his mission is very similar to ours. In this podcast the hosts and Ryan discuss the business of movement and rehab; and how to get yourself heard in an industry with thousands of voices trying to push something down your throat and sell you something in the hopes of making a quick buck.
This week our hosts sit down with high-level strength and conditioning coach Christian Bosse. Christian has been coaching at the international and Olympic levels in Tennis, BMX, Track Cycling, Mountain Bike, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Equestrian, Shooting...just to name a few. Christian has been on the front-lines of elite-level sports and has acquired a wealth of knowledge on what works and what doesn't. He is an NSCA certified coach, as well as many other accolades that we don't have room to include here! Check out this Strength Chat and make sure to subscribe and tell your friends to as well!
This podcast is our first roundtable Q&A! This week the hosts are joined by Coach Zac Harris and Brady Cable of Kabuki Strength. Together they go through a list of questions asked by you, our listeners and followers! Tune in and get a glimpse into our philosophy, sense of humor, as well as some great insight into a random assortment of questions from people like you!
This week our hosts sit down with powerlifter and strength coach JL Holdsworth. His accolades far too long to list here, JL is also the founder of RPR, or the Reflexive Performance Reset methodology which he discusses in great detail on the show today. JL is also the owner of The Spot Athletics, a performance facility in Columbus, Ohio where he coaches athletes of all levels. Our hosts along with JL provide a great, informative episode for you today, so tune in!
To fans of VBT, Dr. Mann should need no introduction! He is an educator and researcher pioneering our understanding and application of velocity based training methodologies. This episode is near and dear to our hearts here at Kabuki Strength, as our very own host and head coach Brandon Senn is also currently working with athletes and using velocity as a training variable in their programming. Tune in an listen to a lively and nerdy discussion on the implications of velocity in strength sports and sports in general from a leading subject matter expert.
Greg Walsh is a product of counter-culture, and remains immersed in it to this day. The discovery of BMX bike riding and hardcore music in early adolescence opened a door of questioning and critical-thinking that has paved the way for everything since. Action sports, hardcore music, martial arts, and strength and conditioning have all proven to be lifesavers, not simply pastimes, and contributing to each in the best ways humanly possible is Greg’s daily mission.
Wolf Brigade is headquartered in Rochester, New York, and is the product of Greg's lengthy training experience and varied physical backgrounds. Greg has been a long-time supporter and contributor to Kabuki Strength, and we have been long overdue to have him on our podcast. Tune in and enjoy!
This week our hosts sit down with longtime Kabuki Strength friend and contributor Dr. Phillip Snell. He is currently practicing in Portland as a chiropractor, and at the same time working on some exciting new methodologies and clinical techniques - tune in to hear more about them as well as a lively discussion on movement, rehab, and strength!
Evan Simon is the head strength and conditioning coach at Oregon State University, a Division 1 school in the Pac-12 across various sports! Our hosts today discuss his inspiring life story, his coaching job at a D1 school, and ways he's incorporated Kabuki methods and equipment into his arsenal of tools used to build elite-level athletes! Football and strength fans, this is one you won't want to miss!
This week the hosts sit down with Jordan Berke, the co-founder of Squats and Science and SSBarbell in Brooklyn, NY. S&S is a technology company that manufacturers VBT (Velocity Based Training) devices for athletes, including the OpenBarbell V1 and V2 devices our own Kabuki Strength virtual coaching athletes use. This is a lively discussion about the future of VBT and the role of technology in strength training and barbell sports. Check it out!
Ian King has been coaching elite level athletes in almost every sport for more years than most of us have been alive. He is a legend in the coaching world, and his methods, albeit often unconventional, have always produced results. This conversation between Ian and our hosts goes back into history all the way to the present day to discuss coaching methodologies and issues Ian sees with contemporary coaching strategies and methods. Tune in and check it out! Ian is the founder of King Sports International, his coaching firm which has many athletes on its roster and through which he holds seminars and workshops all across the world.
This week our hosts sit down with American strongman and coach Kalle Beck. He is perhaps best known as the founder of Starting Strongman, a very popular resource for strongman in the United States that has helped thousands discover and begin to participate in the sport. Kalle has a decorated strongman career himself, and through years of competition, injury, victory, and loss he has learned quite a lot about movement, rehab, injury, technique, and all matters related to the sport and strength athletics in general. Tune in and check it out!
This week host Rudy Kadlub is replaced by the young KMS coach and practitioner - Brady Cable! He sits down along with Chris and Brandon to talk with Brad Cox. Brad is the CEO and founder of Acumobility, a innovative company in the mobility and rehab world with several patents and groundbreaking products. The hosts and Brad discuss the business of science and rehab along with how they've impacted and worked with hundreds of athletes, coaches, and clinicians to further push the boundary of human performance. Have a listen!
Travis Jewett, known as the author of "Dad Strong: Efficient Strength Training for Busy Dads" is also a regular contributor to MobilityWOD and other publications. In this interview our hosts sit down with him and talk life, lifting, and fatherhood...among other things. Check it out!
This week the Strength Chat hosts sit down with Seattle Seahawks data scientist Patrick Ward and nerd out hardcore. This episode is definitely for the hardcore lifting nerds. Listen in and enjoy!
Today Strength Chat hosts sit down with Dr. Justin Dean, the Executive Director of Rehab2Performance.com (R2P). R2P is a non-profit community of healthcare and sport professionals that strives to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance by applying contemporary clinical approaches in pain management, restoration of human function, and promoting wellness/fitness.
He is also the creator of Back2Running. https://www.facebook.com/Back2Running/ This episode is focused around a novel superficial "nerve flossing" technique known as "Yank Away Pain (YAP)." Subscribe at the website yankawaypain.com and join the Facebook discussion group.
Juggernaut Training Systems writer and Doctor of Physical Therapy Quinn Henoch sit down with our hosts and discusses his contributions to the lifting community as well as what he sees his own role to be in the ever-growing world of research and applied sciences.
Hosts Chris Duffin, Brandon Senn, and Rudy Kadlub sit down on-air with Jeff Halevy of Halevy Life gym in Manhattan, the only gym in the world with a money-back guarantee. They discuss fitness, business, and life philosophy in an engaging and light-hearted episode.
Today we sit down with world-renowned spine researcher and clinician Dr. Stuart McGill, who heads up the Spine Lab at the University of Waterloo. We talk spine mechanics, contemporary fitness, and what cutting edge research Dr. McGill is working on these days as well as his plans for the future.
Our hosts sit and talk with the mastermind of mobility - Dr. Kelly Starrett! We talk about what him and MobilityWOD are up to, how our philosophies overlap, and other topics that should be of interest to every athlete or person interested in their health and wellbeing.