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Podcast Episode #11: Pavel Macek


StrongFirst Podcast Episode #11

Summary

In this episode of the StrongFirst Podcast, your host Craig Marker talks with Pavel Macek, Senior StrongFirst instructor, StrongFirst Accredited Gym Owner, trainer of high-level MMA fighters, developer of the new StrongFirst Resilient workshop, and historian of strength culture.

Show Notes

01:28 – Pavel shares his background in strength, martial arts, and self-defense.

03:13 – Pavel explains the origins of the hack-squat.

10:20 – Pavel discusses essential equipment for gyms and how old-time strongmen trained.

11:56 – Pavel talks about the usefulness of dumbbells.

17:20 – Pavel presents his new StrongFirst Resilient course.

21:25 – Pavel discusses the essentials of training.

25:00 – Pavel talks about meditation practice and training.

31:07 – Pavel explains cold exposure and fasting.

37:35 – Pavel discusses the challenge of consistency in training.

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