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Jim Wendler is an athlete, 1000lb Multi-ply Squatter, and creator of 5/3/1, one of the most influential strength programs in history. As a high school football coach in London, OH, Jim has developed an obsession for making average dudes better. In this episode, he exposes my terrible knowledge of football players and coaches, we bond over our mutual experience in the cornfields of Mattoon, IL, and he explains exactly how to turn generic men unstoppable studs.

0:00 It Starts with the Parents
7:30 How He Squatted 1000lbs
23:28 Get strong by being an athlete
38:30 What average lifters need
50:50 Give your kids an edge with lifting
1:07:20 Importance of a partner
1:13:00 How did Westside Influence 5/3/1?
1:20:30 Importance of Accessory and Muscle