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#207 – Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength

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Chris Duffin is a strength athlete, coach, and engineer, setting multiple strength world records including squatting and deadlifting 1000 lbs for multiple reps. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin
The Eagle and the Dragon (book): https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj
Chris's Website: https://christopherduffin.com
Kabuki Strength: https://kabukistrength.com

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YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips

SUPPORT & CONNECT:
- Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast
- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman
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- Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman

OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) - Introduction
(07:10) - Performing feats of strength
(13:52) - What does it take to lift 1000 lbs for reps?
(16:43) - From 500 to 1000lb
(17:15) - The mechanics of heavy lifting
(28:32) - What did it feel like to do 1000lbs for reps?
(30:26) - Achieving peak performance
(35:16) - Importance of singular focus
(37:48) - Chris's childhood
(50:37) - The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention
(58:21) - Lex on business
(1:04:52) - The Disciplines of Strength
(1:09:33) - Powerlifting
(1:22:37) - Role of strength in MMA, BJJ... and baseball
(1:32:38) - What is Kabuki Strength?
(1:38:55) - Equipment
(1:50:09) - The importance of strong feet
(1:59:15) - Chris's diet
(2:05:37) - Lex on moderation in food
(2:06:11) - Steroids and PED's
(2:24:14) - Whiskey and deadlifts
(2:33:03) - Is it better to work hard or smart?
(2:41:52) - Advice for young people
(2:45:02) - Fear of death

Chris Duffin is a strength athlete, coach, and engineer, setting multiple strength world records including squatting and deadlifting 1000 lbs for multiple reps. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 
– Headspace: <a href="https://headspace.com/lex">https://headspace.com/lex</a> to get free 1 month trial 
– Magic Spoon: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off 
– Sun Basket: <a href="https://sunbasket.com/lex">https://sunbasket.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off 
– Ladder: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a>
EPISODE LINKS: 
Chris’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin">https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin</a> 
The Eagle and the Dragon (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj">https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj</a> 
Chris’s Website: <a href="https://christopherduffin.com">https://christopherduffin.com</a> 
Kabuki Strength: <a href="https://kabukistrength.com">https://kabukistrength.com</a>
PODCAST INFO: 
Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a> 
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a> 
Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0BvDc6GTFvKFPXnkCL">https://open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0BvDc6GTFvKFPXnkCL</a> 
RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a> 
YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a> 
YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a>
SUPPORT & CONNECT: 
– Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast 
– Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a> 
– Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a> 
– Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a> 
– LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a> 
– Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a> 
– Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a>
OUTLINE: 
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. 
(00:00) – Introduction 
(07:10) – Performing feats of strength 
(13:52) – What does it take to lift 1000 lbs for reps? 
(16:43) – From 500 to 1000lb 
(17:15) – The mechanics of heavy lifting 
(28:32) – What did it feel like to do 1000lbs for reps? 
(30:26) – Achieving peak performance 
(35:16) – Importance of singular focus 
(37:48) – Chris’s childhood 
(50:37) – The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention 
(58:21) – Lex on business 
(1:04:52) – The Disciplines of Strength 
(1:09:33) – Powerlifting 
(1:22:37) – Role of strength in MMA, BJJ… and baseball 
(1:32:38) – What is Kabuki Strength? 
(1:38:55) – Equipment 
(1:50:09) – The importance of strong feet 
(1:59:15) – Chris’s diet 
(2:05:37) – Lex on moderation in food 
(2:06:11) – Steroids and PED’s 
(2:24:14) – Whiskey and deadlifts 
(2:33:03) – Is it better to work hard or smart? 
(2:41:52) – Advice for young people 
(2:45:02) – Fear of death

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