Iron Summit
by Ryan Deakin and Max Wessell
Latest episode
Episode 154: The Hybrid Athlete Trap: Trying to Be Good at Everything
Episode 154: The Hybrid Athlete Trap: Trying to Be Good at Everything
About this podcast
Our mission at Iron Summit is to help individuals maximize life and performance through health and fitness. No matter what that looks like for you, we want individuals to feel their best, and get the most out their life. We believe the foundation to a fulfilling life starts with mastering one’s own health.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 161 episodes
- Episode 154: The Hybrid Athlete Trap: Trying to Be Good at Everything · 42 minCan you build muscle, get stronger, and improve endurance all at once? Ryan and Max break down the hybrid-athlete trap, the tradeoffs of chasing competing goals, and how to…
- Episode 153: Choose Your Hard: Building Discipline in a World of Easy Dopamine · 50 minLife is hard. You get to choose which hard is worth it. In this episode of Iron Summit, we break down why doing difficult things matters—in the gym and beyond. From endless…
- Episode 152: Lose Fat but Keep Muscle: Why You Need to Lift Heavy in a Cut · 43 minCut the calories, not the weight. In this episode of Iron Summit, we break down why lifting heavy matters when you’re trying to lose fat and why switching to light weights and…
- Episode 151: What Championship Teams Do Differently: Associate Head Coach at OSU - Jimmy “The Terminator” Kennedy · 54 minWhat separates good wrestlers from national champions? Oklahoma State Associate Head Coach Jimmy “The Terminator” Kennedy joins Iron Summit to discuss championship culture…
- Episode 150: Arms Master Class - How to Fill Your Sleeves · 50 minWant bigger arms? Stop treating them like an afterthought. In Episode 150 of Iron Summit, we break down how to build biceps and triceps that fill your sleeves, from exercise…
- Episode 149: How to Fuel for Peak Performance · 45 minCompetition day nutrition should give you energy without making your stomach another opponent. In this episode, we cover the fueling mistakes that can backfire, what to eat…
- Episode 148: Health Influencers Are Full of It: How to Spot Bad Science · 46 minSocial media is full of health claims designed to grab attention, but how do you separate useful advice from misinformation? In this episode, we break down why influencers often…
- Episode 147: How to Stay Dangerous as You Get Older · 49 minAging is inevitable, but becoming weak, fragile, and complacent isn’t. In this episode, we discuss how to stay strong, muscular, conditioned, athletic, and mentally sharp for…
- Episode 146: How World-Class Technology Is Transforming Athlete Development: VALD Acquires Bridge Athletic · 57 minThis week on the Iron Summit Podcast, we break down VALD’s acquisition of Bridge Athletic and what it could mean for the future of strength and conditioning. We discuss how…
- Episode 145: Stop Changing Your Workout - Why BORING Training and Nutrition Works · 50 minMost people don’t need a better workout or a more complicated diet, they need to stick with what they’re already doing long enough for it to work. In this episode of the Iron…
- Episode 144: Flip the Switch: How to Perform When It Matters Most · 40 minWhat separates people who occasionally perform at a high level from those who can do it consistently? In this episode, we break down how to flip the switch when it matters…
- Episode 143: How to Train After Your Competitive Career Ends · 52 minWhat happens to your training when there’s no competition, coach, or season keeping you accountable? In this episode of the Iron Summit Podcast, we break down how training should…
- Episode 142: The Biggest Lies on “Health Foods” · 41 minFood packaging is designed to sell you a story but the nutrition label tells you what you’re actually eating. In this episode of the Iron Summit Podcast, we break down how to…
- Episode 141: How to Get Jacked and Achieve Your Dream Physique w/ Adam Miller (N1) · 1 h 21 minIn this episode of the Iron Summit Podcast, Ryan and Max sit down with Coach Adam Miller of N1 Education to break down what it actually takes to build an impressive physique…
- Episode 140: What Wrestling Teaches You That the Gym Never Could · 49 minWrestling taught us lessons the weight room never could. Long before we understood progressive overload or exercise science, we learned what it meant to show up when we didn't…
- Episode 139: The Deep Dive on Fats: Is Fat Making You Fat? · 53 minIn this episode of Iron Summit, we break down everything you need to know about dietary fats, from the different types of fats and their role in your body to how they impact…
- Episode 138: Bodybuilding Principles Every Athlete Should Use · 54 minAthletes often think bodybuilding is just about looking good, while bodybuilders think athletes only care about performance. In reality, some of the biggest improvements in…
- Episode 137: How to Build Muscle without Getting Fat · 51 minBuilding muscle doesn't have to mean getting soft. In this episode of Iron Summit, we break down how to maximize muscle growth while keeping fat gain to a minimum. From setting…
- Episode 136: Back Growth Masterclass: How to Build Bigger, Wider Lats · 48 minMost lifters think back growth is just about doing more rows, but building wide, dense lats comes down to biomechanics. In this episode, we break down the science of back…
- Episode 135: Why Most People Never Build Their Dream Physique · 53 minMost people think building their dream physique comes down to genetics, motivation, or finding the perfect workout plan. In reality, the biggest difference between those who…
