EP 15: CrossFit, The Eclipse, McDonald’s Diet & 500lb Squats feat. Jim Denofa

Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - BTC Update 01:48 - Weekly Recap 05:09 - Grant Fixed PJ’s Fiancee’s Squat Case Study 20:24 - Jeff and Tres Join 22:35 - The Eclipse 29:53 - Jim Denofa Joins 33:39 - Jim’s Gym Culture 37:46 - Issues With Crossfit Culture 43:39 - Jim’s Philosophy On Goals 46:42 - The Story Behind Jim’s 500lb Squat PR 52:42 - Jim’s Workout Classes 54:14 - How Crossfit Has Changed 56:53 - McDonald’s Diet 59:41 - Pros And Cons Of Crossfit 01:04:47 - The Problem Of Over-Optimization 01:12:00 - Hot Takes 01:23:26 - Jim’s Epic BW Tax Ad Read 01:25:55 - Closing Thoughts  01:29:59 - Women’s Basketball National Championship 01:34:14 - Fishing With Grant’s Brother 01:39:16 - Tres Signs Us Off