PODCAST · health
Men’s Health Strong Talk
by Men’s Health
What happens when science meets real strength? Each week, Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and muscle scientist Dr. Pat Davidson sit down with actors, athletes, innovators, and other high performers who push human capabilities to their limits. From Hollywood transformations to elite sports prep, you'll hear candid stories, evidence-based insights, and the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build strength for life. Men's Health's Strong Talk gives you the habits, tools, and mindsets to build strength that lasts a lifetime, whether you're chasing your first pullup, or fine-tuning yourself for peak performance.
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Ludi Lin’s Mortal Kombat 2 Workout: How He Gained 35 Pounds of Lean Muscle
Ludi Lin shares how he gained 35 pounds to build his chiseled physique for his role as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2. He breaks down the diet and workout tips that got him there (and proves he can still do a split, too!) when he talked to Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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The Coast Guard’s Life-or-Death Training
Men's Health Executive Editor Ben Court joins Eb and Pat to discuss how the Coast Guard trains for chaos. The workouts, mindset, and teamwork behind high-stakes rescues are all tailored to save lives. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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100-lb Weight Loss: Paul Walter Hauser’s Real Strategy for Sustainable Fat Loss
Paul Walter Hauser joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to share his 100-pound weight loss journey—from 333 pounds to stronger than ever. A raw conversation on mindset, discipline, and why the scale doesn’t tell the full story. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top weight loss workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a63544750/shred-dad-bod-4-week-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Ohio State's Legendary Football Legacy & How They Got There
Men's Health Senior Fitness Editor Brett Williams joins Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his reporting on the Ohio State football team and how and why they've achieved the success they have. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Trey Murphy’s Big Confidence: The Repeatable Habits That Keep You Locked In
Trey Murphy on the routines that power performance: workouts, recovery priorities, and the mentality shifts that changed his game. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Tom Ellis on How to Stay Fit Without Living in the Gym
Tom Ellis joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson and opens up about fitness setbacks, Hollywood body trends, and how he stays in shape with less time. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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John Starks on “Dogs,” March Madness, and What “Tough” Really Means
Knicks legend John Starks joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss March Madness, how the game has changed, and what toughness actually looks like. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Andy Speer on Training Your Entire Strengthspan
Fitness personality and Peloton instructor Andy Speer joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss all of the different aspects of strength and the concept of the strengthspan. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Patrick Dempsey on Doing Hard Things
Patrick Dempsey joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and senior health editor Marty Munson to talk all things colorectal cancer screenings, cycling, and training yourself to do hard things. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Dr. Mike Israetel on the Role of Training and Genetics
Fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about whether your physique is more impacted by how you train or your own genetics. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Dr. Mike Israetel on AI in Fitness
Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about how AI is revolutionizing the fitness industry and the pros and cons. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Terry Crews on How to Build Muscle After Age 50
Terry Crews sits down to talk about his 30-plus year muscle-building journey with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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US Army and USA Bobsled Members on Being the Top of the Sport
Olympic bobsledder and US Army Sgt Frank Del Duca and USA Bobsled Head Coach and US Army Lt. Col. Chris Fogt join Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel to talk all things Olympics and the grit and determination required to be the best. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Special Episode: Rob Gronkowski on His Epic Career and Super Bowl LX
In this special Super Bowl episode, Rob Gronkowski joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk his epic career, the Super Bowl, and some of his most iconic touchdowns. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Lifting Heavy and No Regrets
Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D, to talk all about his long career in fitness and in Hollywood. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50 https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Seth Rollins on WWE, "Injuries," and Training
WWE champ Seth Rollins joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his WWE journey and recovering from injury.
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Shredded at 80: Ernie Hudson's Workout Secrets for Aging Strong
80-year-old Ernie Hudson sits down with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss aging and training with longevity in mind. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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Ethan Suplee on How to Build Six-Pack Abs
Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, Dr. Pat Davidson, and actor Ethan Suplee sit down together to discuss the nuances of training for those sought-after six-pack abs.
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Dr. Mike Israetel on Maingaining and Bodybuilding
Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D., to talk all about maingaining and today's digital fitness space.
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Charlotte Flair Explains Her Journey to Becoming Champion
The WWE Superstar joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D, to talk all about following in her dad, Ric Flair's, footsteps by becoming a WWE champion.
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Stephen Lang on Being Jacked in His 70s, Avatar Transformation, and Motion Capture
Stephen Lang joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk Avatar and being jacked in his 70s.
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Sterling K. Brown Opens Up About His Torn Achilles, His Mental Health, and Still Being That Dude
Sterling K. Brown joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and David Otey to discuss the humbling effects of tearing his Achilles, how he recovered, and the strategies he uses to maintain his mental health at 49.
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Frank Grillo on Workout & Diet at 60, Steroid Use in Hollywood, and Taking Testosterone
Frank Grillo joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. Now at 60 years old, he talks to us about steroid use in Hollywood and his fitness philosophy and how it has evolved.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What happens when science meets real strength? Each week, Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and muscle scientist Dr. Pat Davidson sit down with actors, athletes, innovators, and other high performers who push human capabilities to their limits. From Hollywood transformations to elite sports prep, you'll hear candid stories, evidence-based insights, and the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build strength for life. Men's Health's Strong Talk gives you the habits, tools, and mindsets to build strength that lasts a lifetime, whether you're chasing your first pullup, or fine-tuning yourself for peak performance.
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