EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 3M
Episode 121: Squat ATWRs and KOTP/QOTP meet ft. Jordan Wong
from The Powerlifter's Den · host Cam Smith
In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Jordan Wong — gym owner, meet director, and one of the greatest squatters of all time. A 2x All-Time World Record holder at 220, Jordan is chasing one final run at the ATWR and a 2,000 lb total before hanging it up.Jordan opens up about surviving catastrophic spine injuries, nerve damage, pec surgery, and being told he’d never train again — only to come back and squat 800 lbs just 11 months later. We talk about training for longevity, maximizing your prime years, building life outside the gym, and what powerlifting actually looks like beyond social media.If you care about staying in the sport, building something real, and chasing greatness the right way — this one hits deep.
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In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Jordan Wong — gym owner, meet director, and one of the greatest squatters of all time. A 2x All-Time World Record holder at 220, Jordan is chasing one final run at the ATWR and a 2,000 lb total before hanging it up.Jordan opens up about surviving catastrophic spine injuries, nerve damage, pec surgery, and being told he’d never train again — only to come back and squat 800 lbs just 11 months later. We talk about training for longevity, maximizing your prime years, building life outside the gym, and what powerlifting actually looks like beyond social media.If you care about staying in the sport, building something real, and chasing greatness the right way — this one hits deep.
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