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Description

Chris Duffin is a strength athlete, coach, and engineer, setting multiple strength world records including squatting and deadlifting 1000 lbs for multiple reps. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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  EPISODE LINKS:
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  The Eagle and the Dragon (book): https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj
  Chris’s Website: https://christopherduffin.com
  Kabuki Strength: https://kabukistrength.com
  
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  OUTLINE:
  Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
  (00:00) - Introduction
  (07:10) - Performing feats of strength
  (13:52) - What does it take to lift 1000 lbs for reps?
  (16:43) - From 500 to 1000lb
  (17:15) - The mechanics of heavy lifting
  (28:32) - What did it feel like to do 1000lbs for reps?
  (30:26) - Achieving peak performance
  (35:16) - Importance of singular focus
  (37:48) - Chris’s childhood
  (50:37) - The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention
  (58:21) - Lex on business
  (1:04:52) - The Disciplines of Strength
  (1:09:33) - Powerlifting
  (1:22:37) - Role of strength in MMA, BJJ… and baseball
  (1:32:38) - What is Kabuki Strength?
  (1:38:55) - Equipment
  (1:50:09) - The importance of strong feet
  (1:59:15) - Chris’s diet
  (2:05:37) - Lex on moderation in food
  (2:06:11) - Steroids and PED’s
  (2:24:14) - Whiskey and deadlifts
  (2:33:03) - Is it better to work hard or smart?
  (2:41:52) - Advice for young people
  (2:45:02) - Fear of death

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