#132: Strong as Iron with Andy McKenzie

Andy "IronMac" McKenzie is a top international strength & conditioning coach with an impressive military background. He's trained numerous high level athletes and has competed at a high level many times, himself.

In this episode we discuss:

• His background in the military & lessons learned [3:58].
• His morning & nighttime routine [8:42].
• His transition from military to civilian life [11:40].
• The beginning of his career and challenges [13:49-18:36].
• His advice on getting started in the fitness industry [18:47-22:47].
• His training philosophy [25:16].
• His training techniques for the elite athlete vs the average person [27:25-49:07].
• The one thing you should do every day to improve shoulder health [31:39].
• His unique training system [49:08].
• How training changes after 40 [51:20].
• How to activate your lats properly [1:04:01].
• How to relieve tight hips and hamstrings [1:06:09].
• How to maintain your diet and workouts while on the road [1:08:53].
• How to gain size and strength using only bodyweight [1:11:09].
• His favorite training books and sources for designing programs [1:16:02].
• His workshops and it's breakdown [1:18:10].
• Best pre workout warm ups [1:18:50].

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Selected Links From The Episode

• Royal Arm Physical Training Corp
• The Combined Strength Group
• Instagram: @IronMacFitness
• AMI: Assess move and improve (past event)

Book Mentions

• A Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.
• The Anabolic Diet by Mauro DiPasquale is out of print, but check out his book Anabolic Solution for Bodybuilders.
• Underground Body Opus: Militant Weight Loss & Recomposition by Dan Duchaine (The Body Opus).
• Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low.
• Essential of Strength Conditioning by NSCA- National Strength & Conditioning Association.

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