พอดคาสท์ BarBend ชั้นนำ (2024)

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How to Build Muscle with Kettlebells (w/Joe Daniels) 27:25

10M ago27:25

27:25

Today I'm speaking with Joe Daniels, better known as Swing This Kettlebell on social media. Joe has a varied athletic background, but in recent years he's focused on kettlebell training across a variety of methods. We dive into his experience and bust some myths are kettlebells, hypertrophy, and functional training.…

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Balancing Life As an Athlete and Coach (w/Zachary Huse) 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

Today I'm talking to weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse. Zack is in an interesting position: he's an active weightlifter in the superheavyweight category, and he's also a coach with an increasingly accomplished roster of athletes. Is it possible to excel at both points in your weightlifting career? How does he balance coaching at competitions whil…

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BarBend Classic: Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (w/Hanna Coldiron) 26:13

1y ago26:13

26:13

Here's one from the archives (we're back with new episodes next week!). Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna wears a lot of hats: athlete and contest promoter, in addition to working a f…

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From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse) 28:50

1y ago28:50

28:50

Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell specialist, and trainer Rebecca Rouse. Her husband — Joel Del Rosario — appeared on the podcast about two years ago! I sat down with Rebecca to talk …

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Secrets of Giants (with Alyssa Ages) 28:04

1y ago28:04

28:04

Today I'm talking to author Alyssa Ages, who recently released a book called Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She's also a strength athlete herself, and in this book, she spoke with dozens of people around the strength community: lifters, writers, journalists, even organizers, etc. It's a look into how strength …

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BarBend Classic: How Mini-Cuts Unlock Muscle-Building 32:51

1y ago32:51

32:51

Here's one from our archives; we'll be back with new episodes next week! Today I’m talking to trainer, writer, and podcast Tom MacCormick. A writer for sites like Breaking Muscle and BarBend — but hey, I’m biased — Tom is a veteran of the strength and conditioning industry. But one thing he’s best known for online is helping people harness the powe…

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From Walking with a Cane to Powerlifting Competitions (with Angelo Poli) 34:08

1y ago34:08

34:08

Today we have one that really spans the spectrum from fitness to nutrition. I'm talking to Angelo Poli, who is the founder of a company called MetPro. The first part of the podcast talks about Angelo's personal story. He overcame a significant injury that had him walking with a can for the better part of a decade. And through that recovery, he ende…

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From Rookie to 5th Fittest Woman on Earth (with Alex Gazan) 22:46

1y ago22:46

22:46

Today I'm talking to CrossFit Games athlete Alex Gazan. She's the fifth Fittest Woman on Earth, and still in her early 20s, she made her rookie debut at the CrossFit Games. She improved massively in 2023, and we talk about what it took to get to that next level. I do want to point out that we recorded this episodes while she was still in final prep…

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How to Understand the Weightlifter's Mindset (with Dr. A'Naja Newsome) 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD is an educator, weightlifter, and weightlifting coach, and she has studied athlete psychology both inside and outside the gym. In this episode, we talk about weightlifting in particular: What are the factors that influence performance from within the athlete, and which external factors impact what and how they lift? Which qu…

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The True Fitness OG (with Bobby Maximus) 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

Today I'm talking to Bobby Maximus, and it's a fitness dream of mine. If you've never heard of Bobby, you should know he was one of the original fitness influencers online. He's a former professional fighter and appeared on The Ultimate Fighter twice with more than a decade in between those stints, and we talk about those appearances in this episod…

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BarBend Classic: Ice-T on His Lifetime of Fitness 13:57

1+ y ago13:57

13:57

This is probably our FAVORITE episode from the archives! Today I’m talking to legendary rapper, songwriter, and actor Ice-T. Since his origins in the underground rap scene of the 1980s to his long-term stint on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ice-T has been a cultural force in America for as long as many of us have been alive. But one thing a lo…

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Why Most Gyms Fail (w/ Zachary Bartell) 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

26:50

Today I'm talking to Zachary Bartell, who's not only a competitive powerlifter and coach, but also a gym owner. We don't often talk business on this podcast, but today, we're diving into the ins, outs, ups, and downs of gym ownership. Zachary founded and grew SoCal Powerlifting, but where were the speed bumps along the way? How does one maintain an…

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Weightlifter, CrossFit Games Athlete, Karate World Champ (w/Mona Pretorius de Lacey) 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

Today I'm talking with Mona Pretorius de Lacey, who has one of the most impressive athletic resumes I've ever come across. She's perhaps best known as a Commonwealth Games medalist in weightlifting. But she's also a CrossFit Games athlete and six-time Karate World Champion. Mona has perspective on international athletics above and beyond what most …

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Fueling Strength and Marathons (with Dan Churchill) 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

Today I'm talking to my friend Dan Churchill. Dan is a performance chef and athlete who's been on the podcast before — and life has changed a lot in a couple years. Dan gets vulnerable and talks about the tough decision to shutter his physical restaurant, then we dive into where his nutrition company is going now. (Spoiler: They're growing like wil…

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Tough Science of Tracking Strength (with Chris Chapman) 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

26:15

Today I’m talking to Chris Chapman, Senior Sport Scientist at Whoop. He is also the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Big Air & Slopestyle Ski Team for Freestyle Canada. Chris is certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Sport Scientist, Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Track & Field Coach, and holds a Master's D…

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Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger (w/Eb Samuel) 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

Today I'm talking to Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health. It's Eb's second time on the podcast, and today we're breaking down his recent training session with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's always fun talking with Eb, and while our companies are technically competitors, we've built a friendship over a shared love for fitness and the cult…

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Pro Basketball to Fitness Philosopher (w/Luka Hocevar) 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

Today I'm talking to my (new) friend Luka Hocevar. He's got one of the more fascinating stories I've ever heard in the fitness industry. He grew up and played pro basketball in his native Slovenia, then he eventually transitioned to a career in fitness. After permanently relocating to the United States, he gradually — and all good things take time …

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The Most Honest Man in Strongman (w/Evan Singleton) 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

Today I'm talking to pro strongman Evan Singleton, who is coming off a 5th place finish at the 2023 World's Strongest Man, along with his first-ever WSM Finals appearance. Evan made a quick recovery from injury and surgery last year to make it back among strongman's elite. He's a straight-shooter, and we actually share a lot of interests outside st…

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You Can't Screw This Up (with Adam Bornstein) 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

32:27

Today I'm talking to one of my oldest and dearest friends in the fitness industry, Adam Bornstein. He's a New York Times Bestselling Author, personal advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger, journalist, and all around Swiss Army Knife of all things content. His latest book is call You Can't Screw This Up, and it's a new paradigm for dieting and the journe…

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Coaching the 2-Time Fittest Man on Earth® (w/Adam Neiffer) 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

31:59

Today I'm talking to CrossFit coach, athlete, and affiliate owner Adam Neiffer, who joins The BarBend Podcast for the second time. Adam is perhaps best known today as the coach of two-time reigning Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros. I've known Adam for approaching a decade, and he's one of the most thoughtful coaches I've ever had the pleasure o…

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The Secret History of Irish Stone Lifting (w/Dr. Conor Heffernan) 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

Today we're joined (for the second time!) by Dr. Conor Heffernan, an historian and educator regarding the history of strength and physical culture. He's also a frequent BarBend contributor! Dr. Heffernan joins us to talk about the history of stone lifting in cultures around the globe, with a particular emphasis on Irish stone lifting. Dozens of his…

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The NEW World's Strongest Man (w/Mitchell Hooper) 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

22:20

Today, we're talking to the NEW World's Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell is actually joining the podcast for a second time! He's the first Canadian athlete to ever hold the title of World's Strongest Man, and he did it in a Finals packed with former champions. Did we mention it's only his SECOND year as a pro strongman? Mitchell updates us …

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BarBend Classic: Treat Your Lifting Like a Stock Portfolio 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

27:22

Here's a VERY popular one from our archives: Today I’m talking to weightlifter, CrossFitter, pro strongman, financial advisor, and coach Graciano Rubio, best known online as the Wall Street Weightlifter. He’s also the owner of CrossFit Valley View. In today’s episode, we discuss his strength background and why you should treat training like an inve…

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The Hidden Secrets of Strongman Competition (w/Maxime Boudreault) 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

Today I’m talking to Canadian strongman Maxime Boudreault, who finished third place at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man and fifth at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man. Maxime is sitting out this year’s World’s Strongest Man due to injury — by the way, the competition kicks off this week! That recovery time has given him new perspective on the sport, and…

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Heaviest Deadlifter in History (with Victoria Long) 26:32

1+ y ago26:32

26:32

Today I’m talking to strongwoman Victoria Long. She’s a pro strongwoman, the current America’s Strongest Woman, and a 2-time Arnold Pro Champion. She’s also a world record holder in the deadlift, having pulled 651 pounds earlier this year at the Arnold in strongman style. We talk about her background in strength — she really only started competing …

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Built to Move (w/Dr. Kelly Starrett) 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

36:39

Today I'm talking to Dr. Kelly Starrett, someone I've known for approaching a decade. He's a New York Times Bestselling author and the mastermind behind The Ready State. Kelly works with pro athletes, world record holders, and championship sports teams, but what he's REALLY focused on these days is getting the general population moving better and l…

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It Took Seven Years to Become Rookie of the Year (w/Nick Mathew) 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

29:33

Today I’m talking to CrossFit Games athlete Nick Mathew, who finished 14th at the 2022 CrossFit Games. Along the way, he also earned the prestigious Rookie of the Year award and won two events in the fittest field of athletes on earth. But Nick was no overnight success in the sport of fitness. He talks about his seven-year journey to the top rungs …

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The Massive Weightlifting Story You Never Heard (w/ Seb Ostrowicz) 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

28:59

Today I’m talking to Seb Ostrowicz, founder and mastermind behind Weightlifting House. They’re a media company and equipment supplier dedicated to the sport of Olympic weightlifting. What started as a passion project became a full-time career for Seb, and he’s traveled to all corners of the globe to bring weightlifting to more people than ever. We …

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Hip Hop Wellness Explorer (w/stic from Dead Prez) 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

21:27

Today I’m talking to stic, perhaps better known as stic.man, one half of the celebrated hip hop duo Dead Prez. Stic has been a defining voice in hip hop over the last few decades, and he’s also an accomplished author, producer, and mentor to a generation of musicians. Today, he’s talking about his health and wellness journey. From an event in his e…

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Deadlifting in the Wilderness (w/Clay Cooper) 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

24:38

Today I'm talking to Clay Cooper, better known online as @discoverydeadlift. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Clay took his weight plates and barbell outside and began doing his deadlift workouts in the great outdoors. Since then, he's rucked barbells and plates to mountains, riverbeds, beaches, and deep into the woods. He's deadlifted across the Un…

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Crazy True Story of Obstacle Course Racing (w/Matt B. Davis) 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

Today I’m talking to Matt B. Davis, the founder and driving force behind Obstacle Racing Media, the web’s number one source for all things OCR, Hyrox, and more. Matt and I have a lot in common: We’re both passionate about fitness, we both started sport-specific media companies, and we both started those media journeys at a time when a lot of folks …

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The Biomechanics Crash Course (w/Eoin Everard) 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

Today I’m talking to Eoin Everard, an Irish physiotherapist and elite runner who has represented his country on the international athletics stage — he’s run the mile in under 4 minutes and is the 2-time Irish National Champion at 1500 meters. And if that’s not enough, he’s got a PhD in biomechanics. Eoin and I talk about his athletic background and…

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What It Takes to Be a Bodybuilding Pro (w/Clare Morrow) 27:16

2y ago27:16

27:16

Today I'm talking to IFBB Bikini competitor Clare Morrow. What does it mean to be a bodybuilding pro? And what happens when you find that sport a little later in life like Clare? Clare and I talk a lot about her journey in that sport as well as practice with clients hoping to life healthier lifestyles. And we also discuss why Clare DOESN'T coach bo…

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BarBend Classic: Mat Fraser 28:57

2y ago28:57

28:57

Here's one from the archives with a man who needs little introduction. Mat Fraser is a 5-time CrossFit Games Champion. He has a lengthy background in strength sports as a youth weightlifter, all the way through to the fittest man in history. I've known Mat for years, before he was a CrossFit Games Champion, and it's awesome to finally get him on th…

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Grammy-Nominated Fitness Fanatic (w/Kitt Wakeley) 27:23

2y ago27:23

27:23

Today I’m talking to Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and songwriter Kitt Wakeley. Kitt has a decades-long career in music, and he’s also a lifelong fitness fanatic. He joins us to talk about finding a path to wellness in the demanding and temptation-filled music industry, including tips for how he stays on track while on the road. Kitt also ta…

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Infiltrating a Fitness Cult (w/Alix Best) 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

Today I'm talking Swolverine co-founder Alix Best. She has a varied and deep background in fitness, and we cover a lot of topics in this podcast, including what it's like to infiltrate what basically amounts to a "fitness cult" — you know, the EARLY days of CrossFit. (I'm joking, just sort of.) We also talk about what it's like to be a woman founde…

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Pro Strongman to Rock Bottom & Back Again (w/Travis Ortmayer) 39:19

2y ago39:19

39:19

Today I’m talking to pro strongman and multi-time World’s Strongest Man competitor Travis Ortmayer. Travis rocketed to early stardom after turning pro and was on top circuits for years. But then a series of personal setbacks — including addiction — sent him tumbling toward rock bottom. I’m going to give an important warning here: This episode is ra…

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BarBend Classic: Busting Strength Myths with Dr. Jim Stoppani 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

Here's my absolute favorite episode from 2022 (and one of our most downloaded ever!): Today I’m talking to legendary fitness researcher and bodybuilding Dr. Jim Stoppani. When it comes to influencers in the space, Dr. Stoppani’s resume is almost unparalleled. He’s an active research scientist who has also spent decades in fitness publishing. And he…

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Social Power of Adaptive Athletics (w/Jedidiah Snelson) 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

Today I'm talking to Jedidiah Snelson, a former Pro Motocross racer and trainer to action sports athletes. When it comes to sports like motocross and CrossFit, Jedidiah says the training can be very similar between the two; enduring a 35 race is a bit like a long Hero WOD. After an accident left him paralyzed, Jedidiah turned to CrossFit for an ath…

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The World's Most Unconventional Lifter? (w/Nathan Morris) 28:38

2y ago28:38

28:38

What's a "sumo clean"? Today I'm talking to South African weightlifter Nathan Morris, an international level lifter who has competed at the African Championships and Commonwealth Championships. Originally a rugby player, Nathan switched his focus to weightlifting. After several years in the sport, he stumbled upon an innovative and unconventional c…

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Is Bodybuilding Sport or Show? (w/Roger Lockridge) 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

Today I'm talking to one of the fitness world's prolific writers, Roger Lockridge. Roger is a longtime contributor to all sorts of outlets, including BarBend and Breaking Muscle. He's also one of the world's best-known writers on bodybuilding, and he'll be covering the Olympia Weekend live and in person this year (as he did last year as well). Roge…

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BarBend Classic: Coss Marte on Prison Fitness 27:51

2y ago27:51

27:51

Here's one of my favorite recordings from our archives: Today we're talking to Coss Marte, the founder and CEO of CONBODY, a prison fitness-style boot camp offering in-person and virtual classes based out of NYC. Coss developed the idea of CONBODY based on his own experiences in prison, where he turned to fitness after becoming overweight and at a …

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BarBend Classic: How Kris Gethin Thrives As a Multi-Sport Bodybuilder 31:12

2y ago31:12

31:12

Here's a popular one from the archives perfect for a time of year when people are getting active in the cold. Kris Gethin is a bodybuilder, fitness model, and supplement entrepreneur who has been the face of some of fitness' biggest physique campaigns. He's also a passionate endurance athlete who has a ton of knowledge on balancing muscle growth an…

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Fitness As "Info-tainment" (with Tony Horton) 35:16

2y ago35:16

35:16

Today I’m talking to — and I don’t use this term lightly — fitness LEGEND Tony Horton. Tony is the creator of P90X, which became popular among millions of users. (Yes, I remember those infomercials too). Tony leveraged an acting background to become the fitness industry’s most visible personality for years. He’s also a straight shooter and isn’t af…

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Should Strength Athletes Try Bobsled? (w/Paul Rabic) 26:16

2y ago26:16

26:16

Today I'm talking a buddy of mine — and occasional training partner — Paul Rabic. Like a lot of folks in the strength space, Paul has a multi-sport background. He discovered CrossFit some time after, and now, literally in the past year, he's qualified to become a member of the USA Bobsled Team. He's now prepping to compete in his first-ever interna…

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Why Superheavy Lifters Must Train Differently (w/Alejandro Medina) 27:31

2y ago27:31

27:31

Today I’m talking to 2022 Pan Am Medalist, 2022 National Champion, and 2020 American Open Champion in weightlifting Alejandro Medina. Alejandro is a former college football player who found weightlifting and has a wide experience across weight classes, and he currently competes as a superheavyweight. We talk about Alejandro’s unconventional first f…

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How to Build a Fitness Following (w/Andrew Coates) 33:23

2y ago33:23

33:23

Today I’m talking to trainer, writer, and speaker Andrew Coates. I met Andrew in person about a month ago at Strong New York, but he’s been on my radar for years. Andrew has built a following online and also contributes to some of the biggest publications in fitness, including — you guessed it — BarBend. In this episode, Andrew gives his playbook f…

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BarBend Classic: Powerlifting Legend Jen Thompson's Training Routine 31:14

2y ago31:14

31:14

Here's a super-popular (and super-relevant) one from our archives. Today we’re talking to 11-time IPF World Champion and Hall of Fame powerlifter Jen Thompson. Summarizing ALL of Jen’s accomplishments in strength in a quick intro is frankly impossible. She’s one of powerlifting’s all-time greats and still very much a dominant force in the sport, bo…

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Is America Getting Less Fit? (w/Kenny Santucci) 26:21

2y ago26:21

26:21

Today I'm talking to one of my longtime friends in the fitness space, Kenny Santucci. Kenny is actually joining the podcast for the second time. He's a trainer, multi-time gym owner, and founder of the Strong New York fitness festival. Today, we're talking about health & fitness trends, the pitfalls (and triumphs) of owning and opening gyms, and ho…

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Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (w/Hanna Coldiron) 26:56

2y ago26:56

26:56

Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna wears a lot of hats: athlete and contest promoter, in addition to working a full time job outside of strength athletics. She also got her start in Cr…

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