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61 Year Old Squats 700 Pounds for 3 (With Powerlifting Legend David Ricks)
Today we're talking to powerlifting legend David Ricks. David has been in the sport for nearly 40 years, with a competition history dating all the way back to 1981. Throughout that time, he’s won numerous national, world, and invitational championships,...
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Kalle Beck: Training Strongman from Home (Podcast)
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Kevin Oak: Thoughts You Have Before An 860 lb Squat (Podcast)
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Chad Vaughn: At-Home Training for Weightlifters
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Chad Wesley Smith: How Powerlifters Can Stay Strong At Home
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Phil Andrews: USA Weightlifting’s Response to COVID-19
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