Train Hard When Your Mind Says Stop with 3x America's Strongest Man, Derek Poundstone (#66)

Coach Jimmy interviews Derek Poundstone, a former World's Strongest Man competitor, 3x America's Strongest Man, 2x Arnold Classic strongman winner, and law enforcement officer. They discuss Derek's journey into strongman competitions, the balance between his athletic career and law enforcement, and the mental resilience required to succeed in both fields. Derek shares insights on training philosophy, the importance of time management, and the role of deadlifts in strength training. He emphasizes the need to push through negative internal dialogues and the evolution of training as one ages. The conversation concludes with reflections on finding purpose through strength and the lessons learned from his experiences.Follow Derek on InstagramStart Training with Modern Athlete