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Cristi Bartlett on Getting Lean: Real‑World Nutrition, Recovery Tactics & Coaching Lessons

Guest: Cristi Bartlett, Director of Strength & Conditioning (NC State); former competitive powerlifter; extensive experience with collegiate and pro settings. Official ep

Rich Salke on Evidence‑Based Nutrition, Fat Loss for Lifters & Coaching Realities

ABOUT THE GUEST Rich Salke is a veteran bodybuilder, university lecturer, and strength coach who has advised competitive lifters and tactical professionals on performance

Overtraining vs Undertraining: Proven Safeguards, Deload Schedules & Recovery Fueling

ABOUT THIS EPISODE A straight‑talk framework for staying out of the overtraining ditch—and the undertraining ditch—while building strength year‑round. Official episode re

Ed Coan & Ray Williams: Elite Powerlifting Lessons with Marty Gallagher

ABOUT THE GUEST Ed Coan—often regarded as the greatest powerlifter in history—joins raw squat world‑record holder Ray Williams and coach/author Marty Gallagher to analyze

Build Big Arms: Sets, Reps & Proven Biceps–Triceps Strategies

ABOUT THIS EPISODE How to program biceps and triceps for visible growth, without junk volume. We outline frequency, weekly set targets, rep schemes, and exercise pairings

Dr. Charlie Seltzer on Longevity, Anti‑Aging & Sustainable Fat Loss

ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Charlie Seltzer is a board‑certified physician in Obesity Medicine and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He runs a clinical practice foc

John Roy on Powerlifting Discipline, Basement Gyms, and Real‑World Consistency

ABOUT THE GUEST John Roy is a U.S. Army Veteran, self‑published author, and competitive powerlifter who trains in his home gym while managing family and full‑time profess

Justin Watson (NFL WR): Speed, Strength, and Recovery for Pro Performance

ABOUT THE GUEST Justin Watson is a professional wide receiver and Super Bowl champion. He shares how elite preparation, strength work, sprint training, and recovery proto

Summer Shape‑Up: Smart Training, Nutrition & Recovery That Stick

ABOUT THIS EPISODE A clear plan beats intensity alone. We walk through a straightforward blueprint for rapid but sustainable body recomposition—covering training prioriti

Deadlifts for Life: Technique, Variations, and Tools for Strong, Safe Pulling

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Why the deadlift is one of the most valuable human lifts, how to execute it safely, and which variations extend progress over years of training. WHAT

Neuroplasticity for Strength: Break Plateaus by Training the Opposite

ABOUT THIS EPISODE We explore a simple but powerful idea: when progress stalls, flip the script. Strategic “opposites” drive new adaptations in the nervous system and mus

Rich Salke: Nutrition Do’s & Don’ts for Fat Loss and Performance

ABOUT THE GUEST Rich Salke is a longtime bodybuilder, lecturer in Kinesiology, and performance coach who has worked with tactical and high‑performance populations. WHAT

Ken Stewart: Gym Ownership, Personal Training, and Building a Profitable Facility

ABOUT THE GUEST Ken Stewart is a U.S. Navy veteran and the owner of Tysons Playground and Blackout in Tysons Corner, VA. He coaches lifters and general-population clients

Willie Bell: World‑Class Powerlifting, 2,000‑lb Total, and Deadlift Fundamentals

ABOUT THE GUEST Willie Bell is a world‑class powerlifter and the first U.S. Armed Forces athlete to achieve a 2,000‑lb total, known for disciplined training and competiti

Powerbuilding Fundamentals: Merge Powerlifting Strength with Bodybuilding Size

ABOUT THIS EPISODE We outline a straightforward blueprint for combining powerlifting (squat, bench press, deadlift) with bodybuilding assistance work to drive strength an

Dr. Christian Conte on Mental Performance, Anger Control & Training Discipline

ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Christian Conte is a licensed professional counselor and anger‑management specialist known for applied performance psychology with athletes, tactical

Training Around Injuries: Programming, Safer Tools, and Smarter Setups

ABOUT THIS EPISODE How to keep getting better when you’re hurt. Practical templates for training around common injuries and choosing lower‑risk tools, surfaces, and cardi

Chief Kevin Molis on Fitness Readiness, Strength Training & Law Enforcement

ABOUT THE GUEST Chief Kevin Molis is the Chief of Police for the Malden, Massachusetts Police Department. He has trained with free weights since the 1970s and champions f

Dr. Corey Boswell: Garage Gym Gains, Weekly Lifts & Powerlifting Goals

ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Corey Boswell is a Department of Defense research scientist and Marty Gallagher’s online coaching client. He trains in a garage gym and has built meas

Dave Whitley (“Iron Tamer”): Strongman Mindset, Grip and Old‑School Strength

ABOUT THE GUEST Dave “Iron Tamer” Whitley is a performing strongman, author, and coach known for classic old‑time feats of strength and mindset training that blends breat