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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2025 · 1H 11M

Episode 93: Squatting 1000lbs and Healing from the Inside Out ft. Behzad "Bear" Bakhshandeh

from The Powerlifter's Den · host Cam Smith

Behzad “Bear” Bakhshandeh (@behzadbear) joins Cam to talk about squatting 1000+ lbs, self-rehabbing a broken back, and what lifters get wrong about pain and recovery. As the founder of Summit Performance Therapy, Bear breaks down his clinical approach to healing, how he balances strength with intention, and why mindset is everything.We also dig into the gear myths, the scam-filled side of fitness culture, and Bear’s mission to hit 1100lbs — this time, even lighter.

Behzad “Bear” Bakhshandeh (@behzadbear) joins Cam to talk about squatting 1000+ lbs, self-rehabbing a broken back, and what lifters get wrong about pain and recovery. As the founder of Summit Performance Therapy, Bear breaks down his clinical approach to healing, how he balances strength with intention, and why mindset is everything.We also dig into the gear myths, the scam-filled side of fitness culture, and Bear’s mission to hit 1100lbs — this time, even lighter.

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