Episode 430 features Chris Duffin who has squatted AND deadlifted over 1000 lbs for reps, but has also done some genuinely insane things like deadlifting 405 lbs 60 times in 60 seconds, and squatted 800 lbs every day for an entire month.
Given that he has achieved these amazing feats of strength-endurance, I thought he would be a great guest for the podcast in our series on hybrid conditioning.
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In this episode Chris discusses the intricacies of hybrid training, focusing on the balance between strength and endurance. He shares his unique qualifications, including his experience with elite athletes and his world record feats.
Chris also breaks down the relative importance of skill, and the mechanical, neurological, and metabolic factors that influence power output, and the often-overlooked role of the diaphragm in performance. Duffin also provides insights on training for generalists, emphasizing the need for injury mitigation and effective training strategies.
Check out Chris’s site at chrisduffin.com and his LiftLab App that helps athletes optimize their training using tools that previously were out of range for most recreational athletes:
And check out my own book, Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, on Amazon or anywhere books, ebooks, and audiobooks are sold!
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