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Most professional and world class athletes share foundational traits and qualities necessary that help shape them into what they've become, such as discipline and passion. Outside of that, we examined some of the more unique examples that set them apart from everyone else. https://www.ironcompany.com

Hugh Cassidy was a powerlifting pioneer becoming the sports first super heavyweight world champion in 1971. He could bench 570 lbs. with a two second pause and squat 800 lbs. below parallel without a suit. As a pioneer, there was no template and very little information, if any, to follow. He was a true strength strategist and ironically, many of these strategies are still used today. Listen in while we discuss this unique powerhouse, Hugh Cassidy. https://www.ironcompany.com

Besides the barbell, the power rack is the second most important piece of equipment for strength and muscle gains. Listen in while we discuss all the different training and stretching capabilities, some of which you may have never heard of. As usual, this episode is jam-packed with great info and a few good musings. https://www.ironcompany.com

You've recently had an illness and couldn't train for weeks or months. What's the plan to get back on your feet? What's a comprehensive recovery plan look like for getting back the strength and muscle mass you've lost. How do we safely regain our previous cardio capacity? All that and more in this episode. https://www.ironcompany.com

Marty recently began working with a 15-year old named Andrew who he set up on a 12-week periodized strength program consisting of mainly the core four lifts, bench press, overhead press, squat and deadlift. For the most part, this is the same lifting strategy Marty used himself as a teenager in 1964. We also discussed questions and concerns parents may have about pre-pubescent kids and teenagers when it comes to strength training, sports performance and nutrition. https://www.ironcompany.com

Great conversation today on the importance and relevance of mentors and influencers and how they often help shape us into who or what we become in life. We also acknowledged how being mentored evolves into an opportunity to mentor others as a "pay it forward". https://www.ironcompany.com

6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates stopped by for a chat about his bodybuilding career, training, retirement and even his experience with Ayahuasca. We covered a ton of info but really only scratched the surface. We hope he will be back soon. Thank you again Dorian for coming on. **This episode is also on YouTube in video form** https://www.ironcompany.com

Thank you to Dr. Ryan Chow for an engaging and enlightening discussion on how we can bullet proof the human body to prevent and/or recover from injury. Empowering people with proper knowledge and reassurance is key to achieving better mobility, eliminating pain and producing a better version of our current selves both physically and mentally. https://www.ironcompany.com

Mark Chaillet was a powerlifting savant. He eventually squatted a below parallel 1,000 lbs in training and 940 in competition. Mark deadlifted 880 weighing 270. He set a dozen world records in the deadlift. He asked for no one’s opinion about training. He had one way of training: period. He trained minimally within each session: three lifts and three lifts only, each done once a week for a single periodized rep. He trained infrequently and he championed the “rested effort...

Want a bigger bench press? What about a more muscular upper body? And how about achieving both of those with reduced injury risk? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, don't miss this bench press discussion! https://www.ironcompany.com/strength-training-equipment