The Mayn Idea Podcast #87: Daniel Strauss - "Unconventional" Strength, Grip Development, Chess, Mythology, and Performance Enhancing Denim
Dan Strauss is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Roger Gracie. He has fought in ADCC, EBI, Polaris, and Quintet promotions, earning legendary status with his unique style and ape-like grip.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Ape Academy Online - Grip Training Masterclass
Andrew Huberman's Guided 10 min NSDR
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Brooks Kubik's Dinosaur Training
(10:00) Optimal Jiu Jitsu Body Type, Steroids, and Brazilian Norms
(24:00) Steroid Temptation on Tour
(27:00) How Strong Do You Need to Be?
(33:00) Performance and Lifestyle Trade-Offs
(38:00) Dan's Back Injury, Limitations, and Recovery
(45:00) Rounded Back Deadlifts + Useful Spinal Flexion
(52:00) Strength Training for Grapplers: An Overview
(57:00) Sleep and NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)
(1:03:00) Chess, Traps, and Dan's Secret Approach
(1:28:00) Spirituality and Mythology
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