Ep. 241 - The End of Iron Culture (As You Know It)
Sep 25, 2023
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The hosts discuss their plans to bring a third person on board as part of an 'iron thrupple' and reflect on recent performances at the USAPL Mega Nationals. They also explore the shift from strength and powerlifting to bodybuilding in social media. Additionally, they touch on engaging the fitness community, finding one's tribe, and the differences between powerlifting and natural bodybuilding.
Impressive performances and record-breaking feats at USAPL Mega Nationals highlight the growth and talent in powerlifting.
The curated reality of social media can create misconceptions and unrealistic expectations in physique development.
Deep dives
National Powerlifting Records Broken at USAPL MegaNats
USAPL MegaNats showcased some historic performances and record-breaking feats in powerlifting. Ashton Ruska, Rondell Hunt, Austin Perkins, and Alexis Jones were among the standout athletes. Perkins shattered the previous record with a total of 851, surpassing the previous best of 838.5 set by Taylor Atwood. Jones made history as the first raw, drug-tested female lifter to surpass 700 total, totaling 721.5. Hunt and Ruska also delivered impressive performances with their respective totals of 1045 and 960. These performances highlight the continuous growth and incredible talent within the powerlifting community.
The Challenges of Natural Bodybuilding
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the challenges and limitations of natural bodybuilding in comparison to enhanced bodybuilding. They note that while the current interest in physique development has led to a boom in the fitness industry, natural bodybuilding may not experience the same level of growth. They argue that natural bodybuilding does not produce the same level of superhero physiques on a regular basis and faces constant skepticism and accusations of cheating. Additionally, the speakers highlight that natural bodybuilders often choose not to participate in social media, focusing instead on the intrinsic rewards of competition and personal growth.
The Curated Reality of Social Media
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the curated reality of social media and its impact on the perception of physique development. They highlight that influencers have the ability to control their environment, creating an idealized version of their physique online. This curated reality often disconnects from the true reality of competing in bodybuilding shows, where competitors must face the stage photographers and adhere to standardized rules. The speakers argue that this disparity between the curated reality online and the objective reality on stage can lead to misconceptions and unrealistic expectations from followers. They emphasize the importance of interjecting more reality into the conversation and promoting a focus on personal growth and self-betterment in physique development.
It’s been a while since the duo atop the pyramid just sat down for a good one-on-one chat, as we’ve had awesome guests on for the past 6 episodes. But what did we talk about as the two of us sat atop the pyramid? Believe it or not, ending our relationship as Eve known it, by bringing a third host on top of the pyramid with us…and not atop the adjacent obelisk, and not on the one step below us, but on top, as part of an iron thrupple. Tune in to learn about this monumental change in our relationship status. In addition, we recapped some incredible performances at the recent USAPL Mega Nationals, and we also discussed the shifting winds in the social media space from a focus on strength and powerlifting, to bodybuilding.
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