In this episode of the StrongFirst Podcast, your host Craig Marker talks with Pavel Macek, Senior StrongFirst instructor, StrongFirst Accredited Gym Owner, trainer of high-level MMA fighters, and a historian of strength culture.
Show Notes:01:28 – Pavel discusses his background in strength, martial arts, and self-defense.
03:13 – Pavel discusses the hack-squat?
10:20 – Pavel discusses essential equipment for gyms and how old-time strongmen trained.
11:56 – Pavel discusses the usefulness of dumbbells.
17:20 – Pavel discusses his new StrongFirst Resilient course.
21:25 – Pavel discusses the essentials of training.
25:00 – Pavel talks about meditation practice and training.
31:07 – Pavel discusses cold exposure and fasting.
37:35 – Pavel discusses the challenge of consistency in training.
Resources MentionedPavel Macek’s StrongFirst Accredited Gym in Czechia