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Couch Potato Strong
by Couch Potato Strong
Helping the average person get fit and healthy at home.
Episodes
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Among the Stones with Ryan Grabarczyk
Ryan is an all around athlete. A former competitive curler who recently began training in gripsport. Within just a couple of years Ryan has competed in several grip contests, and performed some impressive feats. He has deep set closed the COC3, and he has hit 365lbs on the Apollon's Axle. Ryan…
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Among the Stones with William Reed
William has been setting some serious grip lifting marks in the 80kg class as of late. In just a few short years, William has charged up the grip ranks to become ranked at the very top of the 80kg class. In this episode we sit down with William to discuss his journey in grip sport. We were…
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Among the Stones with Jermiah Merciconah
In this chat we are joined by Australian Strongman and Gripster Jermiah Merciconah. Jermiah has his sites set on Iromind Certification of the COC 3 and COC 3.5. In this chat we discuss what it is like training grip in Australia, Jermiah's strength background, some lessons he has learned on his...
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2023 Armlifting USA Arnold Classic Recap with Riccardo Magni
What an amazing event! World Records smashed in both the Men's and Women's events! New Kings and Queens were crowned, over 30 competitors showed up for the open class! This was an awesome weekend for Armlifting, and; the President of Armlifting USA himself (Riccardo Magni) joined us to share some...
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Among the Stones with Joel Dirks
Joel is a former elite level strongman and an absolute monster when it comes to power and strength. After retiring from Strongman, Joel found gripsport. He now competes in and hosts several grip comps each year. Joel has held the top spot on the Golden Potato Deadlift for over a year. Though many...
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Among the Stones with Jay Ripley.
Here Frank sits down to chat with Grip Monster Jay Ripley. Jay has been involved with strength sports for over a decade, and has achieved some incredible grip feats. He is capable of doing 20+ potato pullups, and, a deadhang from two hubs! In this chat Jay tells his story, some great tips for...
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Among the Stones with Chad Clark
We were honored to sit down and chat with Chad Clark. Chad is the Vice President of Armlifting USA. Chad has been involved with strength sports for 3 decades. He has competed for nearly 2 decades in strongman, powerlifting, highland games, and, gripsport. He has coached strength athletes at the…
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2023 Armlifting USA - Sneak Peak
Armlifting USA President Riccardo Magni joins us to share a sneak peak at the upcoming 2023 Armlifting USA Season. The comps, the specific lifts, and the schedule is all detailed in this preview. Get a head start on your training with this awesome news brief. Thanks for sharing all the details...
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Among the Stones with Jason Dingey and Mike Saffell
Jason Dingey and Mike Saffell -In this episode we chat with two awesome gripsters from the Ohio grip crew. Mike Saffell who runs all of the grip comps in the Ohio area. Mike is grip monster. He competes both in gripsport and armlifting, and he has completed the crushed to dust challenge! We also...
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Among the Stones with Derek Palmeri
In this chat we sit down with Derek Palmeri. Derek is a powerlifter turned gripster who is smashing some big grippers. Derek discovered the world of grip training about a year ago, and, in one year's time he has certified on the GHP 7 and MM0. More recently Derek began closing the COC 3.5 and…
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Among the Stones with Will Guiliani
Will is an International level Armlifting USA athlete. He is known for his explosive lifts, and explosive energy. Will recently competed at the Arnold Classic alongside many other elite armlifters from across the globe. Here Will shares some lessons he has learned, training tips, challenges…
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Among the Stones with Michael Dalton
Dalton is a well experienced strength athlete. He has competed in strongman, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and, now gripsport. He coaches fellow athletes, and, he runs a highschool powerlifting team! How awesome is that?!! Dalton is also an ANBF Judge. In this chat Dalton shares his story, lessons...
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Among the Stones with Delan Halmat
Delan is an Armlifting USA athlete, and an overall strength badass. Delan is a low vision athlete who hasn't allowed that to stop him from competing against all comers. Here Delan shares his story, lessons learned, and, tips for success in gripsport. Thanks for chatting with us Delan, it was an...
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Among the Stones with Michael Rogowski
Michael Rogowski is a King Kong of Grip at 83kg. He is one of the very best in the world, if not, the best at 80-83kg in gripsport. In this chat Michael shares a great deal of excellent advice on grip training, strength, and, competition in gripsport. This is a chat you surely don't want to miss....
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Among the Stones with Ali Madani
Ali is an excellent all around strength athlete. He has been training for over 15 years, and, is a national coach of Zurkhaneh. Ali has swung some of the heaviest meels outside of Iran, his wrists no doubt have some monstrous tendons. With only a few weeks of training he has already closed the…
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Among the Stones with Rusty Hoover
Rusty is an up and coming gripster who is training with some of the best. He has smashed a COC2 and hoisted 150lb on the Saxon bar with just a few months of training. Keep an eye on Rusty, it won't be long before he is making waves in the 90kg class. In this chat Rusty shares what his experience...
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Among the Stones with Odd Haugen
Odd Haugen is a living legend in the world of strength and athletics. From bodybuilding champion to professional football player, strongman, and, gripsport champion, Odd has done it all. His accomplishments are far too long to list. At 72 years young, Odd recently set an all time personal record…
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Armlifting USA - 2022 News w/Riccardo Magni
Armlifting USA is going to have it's own stage at the Arnold Classic! Super Series 2022 - Details on Stages, Events, Prizes, and the finals at Mr. Olympia!!!! Tips straight from Riccardo on training for the MM0! This is a jam packed episode! Thanks for sharing this news with us first Riccardo!…
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Among the Stones with Lukas Valatka
Lukas is an avid gripster. He began his journey into grip in 2019, and, he has already deadlifted 160kg DO. Lukas has set a goal of closing the COC 3.5 someday. Like many of us gripsters, he is learning by watching content from the top guys in the sport. Here we chat about grip, strength,...
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Among the Stones with Jeff Bach
Jeff Bach has been involved with weight lifting and strength sports for 40 years. We were honored to sit down and chat with Jeff. In this chat he shares his journey, some awesome achievements, like being the 82nd person to officially lift the world famous Dinnie Stones, and some tips for those…
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Among the Stones with Dali Zheng
Dali Zheng has been in athletics and human performance for his entire life. He was born into the lifestyle. Today he is a grip athlete who competes in Armlifting USA. Dali has been training in grip for 8 years. In addition to grip training, Dali runs a fitness program for elderly! We are proud to...
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Among the Stones with Devin Hoover
Devin Hoover is a badass gripster and steelbender. He does silver bullet holds with 3.5's and melts bastards! He has bent a ton of steel during the pandemic, and, started a website for steel supplies to help the sport grow. Devin is a great source of info for new steel benders, and, he is on…
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Among the Stones with Harold Lowry
Harold is an avid steel bender, who, after having back surgery invented apparatuses to aid in his recovery. Today you'll see Harold melting steel in loose non-banded wraps, in the old school chest height manner. Harold is primarily self-taught in strength, he is well researched, but does not…
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Among the Stones with Tom "Crusher" Flesher
Tom is a certified FBBC Big Bastard bender! He is enthusiastically connected to a vast majority of the grip community. Tom has met and worked with many of the best benders in the world. He recently took 3rd place at the famous Don Cummings steel bending challenge! Here he shares his journey,...
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Among the Stones with Ivan Cuk
Ivan is a young prodigy in the world of grip. At age 18 he certified on the Captains of Crush 3.5, and, he has since closed a 189lb RGC gripper in a credit card set. He just turned 19, and, he has his sights set on certifying on the Captains of Crush 4 under the new rules! Ivan shares some...
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Among the Stones with London Schuirmann
London is an occupational powerhouse. He works roughly 70hours per week as a commercial mover. In this field of work he must maintain a high level of functional strength and strength endurance. In this interview London shares his journey, and some sound advice on getting fit at home. Thanks for...
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Among the Stones with Cortez Wallace
Cortez Wallace is one of the most prolific fitness influencers out there. He is pumping out some amazing content on several health topics including nutrition and cooking, physical and mental fitness, spirituality, and, facing the stresses of day to day life. In addition to producing a ton of...
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Among the Stones with Matt Sahlfeld
Matt is a former WPO Powerlifter who at his best hit an amazing 10x total. With lifts of 804 squat, 666 deadlift, and 530 bench at 198lbs. Matt is now training to enter arm wrestling. In this chat Matt shares his valuable lessons he learned about nutrition, and, how poor diet habits can lead to...
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Among the Stones with Benjamin Cossey
Ben is a world class climber. He has been involved in the sport of climbing for 20 years. Ben recently discovered gripsport, and, intends to compete in his first gripsport comp at this year's King Kong of Grip. Ben has dominated the Golden Potato lightweight division, and, we bet he'll do quite...
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Among the Stones with Andrew Algarin
Andrew has been involved with grip training for 20 years. He is not only a top-level competitor in gripsport, but, he is also training elite level gripsters. In addition gripsport he has also competed in semi-pro football, and collegiate wrestling. Here Andrew shares his journey, tips for…
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Among the Stones with Tim Butler
Tim is a very accomplished grip athlete. It is common to find him curling a blob while simultaneously lifting the Thomas Inch dumbbell in the other hand. Tim hasn't let anything stop him from becoming a beast. Just a few years ago Tim was overweight and suffering serious health problems. A life...
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Among the Stones with Joe Hodgson
Joe has a background in climbing, and, recently began competing in Grip Sport. Joe took to the sport like a fish to water. He quickly became one of the top players in the game. Joe now holds several grip world records, including the Golden Potato Deadlift Record and the BSS Stirrup (an implement...
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Among the Stones with Trey Abbot
Trey is a novice competition strongman and powerlifter. Trey is also an avid steel bender. He is an ambassador for shortsteelbending.com Trey has had the opportunity to meet some incredible athletes, such as strength legend Odd Haugen, and, World Strongest Many Phil Pfister. Here Trey shares his...
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Among the Stones with Jon Fluharty
SHOW LESSJon is a Master of card tearing. He has quartered a deck and a half, and regularly tears full decks in just a couple of seconds. Jon is also an avid steel bender and scroller. He won the shortest bar contest by Beyond the Bend with an amazing sub 3.5" bend. Here Jon shares his story,...
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Among the Stones with Gil Goodman
Gil Goodman is a gripsport Legend. He is ranked among the very best in the world in gripsport. He is also the founder and operator of Barrel Strength Systems https://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/As such Gil is an inventor of grip and strength equipment. Gil has created equipment that is used at...
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Among the Stones with Daniel Strauss
Great interview with Daniel Strauss. Dan is a Roger Gracie Black Belt and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor. Dan is also a certified Red Nail bender, and, an enthusiast of all things grip. Additionally Dan engages in mental toughness and spirit training. Dan is well respected among the grip…
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Among the Stones with Riccardo Magni
Riccardo is a grip legend, world record holder in the Shallow Hub and 5" Bull Ring, he is a bronze medalist at the elite Arnold Classic, and, is the Secretary General of Armlifting USA. Riccardo is also a stroke and heart attack survivor, and, though Riccardo lost some strength on his primary…
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Among the Stones with William Maddox
Had a great interview with William Maddox. William is a lifelong martial artist. He trains in BJJ, and, real world self-defense. He is into creative fitness, and, found ways of staying fit during the pandemic without equipment. Here William shares his journey, enthusiasm for grip, and, tips for...
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Among the Stones with The Beyond the Bend Podcast.
We were honored to be welcomed onto the Beyond the Bend Podcast. Cody is making a point to get the top steel benders in the world talking about their sport. It has been an amazing year for bending, and, Beyond the Bend is a large part of that. Thanks Cody we are stoked to be a part of this steel...
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Among the Stones with Clay Edgin
Clay is a legend in the grip and bending world. His accomplishments are countless, and, include the Thomas Inch lift, and a Captain's of Crush #4 close. Clay is one of the very few men to have a piece of bending stock named in his honor. It was a privilege to chat with Clay. Enjoy this interview…
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Among the Stones with Travis Krebs
Travis is a business owner and operator, father of a toddler, husband, grip enthusiast, and quite a good card tearer (watch him rip through a full deck in a few seconds!!!). In this interview Travis shares his journey, secrets to time management, how to get fit at home, and, suggested tasty…
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Among the Stones with Albie Mushaney
Albie is a professional strongman, a powerlifter, and a monster of the gym. Albie came to the garage meaning business. He claimed the heaviest stone at the garage, did some axle pressing, and, tried some heavy weight grip feats. In this interview Albie shares his story, tips for success, and, how...
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Among the Stones with Jenn Tibbenham
Had an awesome interview with World Record Holding Strongwoman Jenn Tibbenham. Jenn has competed on some of the biggest stages in the world, she is a specialist in strength and grip. She once set an amazing 7 World Records in a single weekend. Jenn is NW local athlete. She attended Portland State...
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Among the Stones with Dave Nisbet
Dave Nisbet is a competition strongman, steel bender, and, master of barehanded strength feats. He has snapped a horseshoe into 3-pieces barehanded, this is a feat yet to be duplicated. In this interview Dave shares his journey, and, secrets to success, including how he quickly added 50lbs to his...
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Among the Stones with Don Cummings
In this special episode of Among the Stones we dive into the psychology of steel bending with Master Bender Don Cummings. Don is one of the most powerful steel benders competing today. He has a 3ft x 3/4" steel bar bend which is among the very best in the world. Don has bent 102 red nails in a...
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Among the Stones with Jason Gillen
In this interview record holding powerlifter and strongman Jason Gillen shows us his awesome home gym, teaches us about the history of strongman and grip in the Northwest, and, describes training methods that took him to the very top of strength. Jason is a close friend of Tod Becraft, and, is...
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Among the Stones with Derek Graybill
We dive deep into the psychology of elite-level steel bending in this interview with Master Steel Bender Derek Graybill. This interview is not part of a formal scientific study, this is instead, a scientific based conversation to aide in documenting the psychology of mental bending.
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Among the Stones with Adam T. Glass
Adam is a Titan in the gripsport world. Not only has he set world records and accomplished feats no other human has; he is also training current world record holders. Adam is evolving grip training in ways few others have. We are honored to present this interview to our fans. Listen closely to…
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Among the Stones with Tod Becraft
Tod Becraft is a former competition powerlifter, one of the founders of gripsport in the Pacific Northwest, and, he is a foremost authority on neck mobility and strength. (see www.trapauthority.com). In this interview Tod discusses the history of gripsport in the NW, the importance of neck…
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Among the Stones with Ben Glasscock
Ben is a competition powerlifter and strongman, strength coach, nutritional advisor, and, gym expert. Ben is also the coach of Golden Potato world record holder and special guest Kitty Bates. In this interview Ben shares his wisdom on training, lifestyle habits, motivation, and, lessons learned....
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