Episode #360: The Rundown #3 (Bionic knees, Raycin beats the boys, feats of strength, and more!)

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss a variety of topics including advancements in prosthetic technology with the introduction of a bionic knee, a historic motocross win by a Raycin Kyler, impressive feats of strength in powerlifting and CrossFit, the NFL's ban on smelling salts, and the controversy surrounding RFK Jr.'s comments on mRNA vaccines and funding cuts. The conversation highlights the intersection of health, fitness, and current events, providing insights into the latest developments in these fields.Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayNew Stuff:Seminar Sign-upSecond Generation Low Fatigue ProgramsCoaching (CODE SUMMERFIT)Papers and Links:Transcript: Rundown 3 Transcript.pdfhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv3223  https://mcgovern.mit.edu/2025/07/10/a-bionic-knee-integrated-into-tissue-can-restore-natural-movement/ https://racerxonline.com/2025/08/01/history-made-raycin-kyler-becomes-first-female-to-win-open-championship-at-loretta-lynns-ranch https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMlxH1DA7dt/ https://barbend.com/how-this-years-one-rep-max-back-squats-stack-up-to-past-crossfit-games/  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-bans-smelling-salts-what-are-they-and-why-were-they-banned-now-153407985.htmlhttps://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-unapproved-inhalant-products-marketed-alertness-and-energy https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5493544/rfk-defunding-mrna-vaccine-research Timestamps:3:04 Bionic Knee9:41 Raycin Beats the Boys21:00 Impressive Feats of Strength48:33 NFL Bans Smelling Salts57:30 RFK Jr. and mRNAResources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your training? Contact us at [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/BBM for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/bbm50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/bbm for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands