#207 – Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength
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Chris’s Website: <a href="https://christopherduffin.com">https://christopherduffin.com</a><br />
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<p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br />
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(00:00) – Introduction<br />
(07:10) – Performing feats of strength<br />
(13:52) – What does it take to lift 1000 lbs for reps?<br />
(16:43) – From 500 to 1000lb<br />
(17:15) – The mechanics of heavy lifting<br />
(28:32) – What did it feel like to do 1000lbs for reps?<br />
(30:26) – Achieving peak performance<br />
(35:16) – Importance of singular focus<br />
(37:48) – Chris’s childhood<br />
(50:37) – The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention<br />
(58:21) – Lex on business<br />
(1:04:52) – The Disciplines of Strength<br />
(1:09:33) – Powerlifting<br />
(1:22:37) – Role of strength in MMA, BJJ… and baseball<br />
(1:32:38) – What is Kabuki Strength?<br />
(1:38:55) – Equipment<br />
(1:50:09) – The importance of strong feet<br />
(1:59:15) – Chris’s diet<br />
(2:05:37) – Lex on moderation in food<br />
(2:06:11) – Steroids and PED’s<br />
(2:24:14) – Whiskey and deadlifts<br />
(2:33:03) – Is it better to work hard or smart?<br />
(2:41:52) – Advice for young people<br />
(2:45:02) – Fear of death</p>