Dhru Purohit Show You Won’t Get Anywhere If You Don’t Nail These Basics: Listen to This Before 2026
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Dec 8, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Stan Efferding, an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and world-record powerlifter with a degree in Exercise Science, unpacks the essentials of health transformation. He emphasizes the importance of nailing the fundamentals like nutrition, training, and sleep over chasing trendy hacks. Stan shares the critical role of micronutrients in performance, highlights key exercises, and explains how to track progress effectively. He advocates for consistent efforts and stress management as pathways to success both in fitness and everyday life.
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Micronutrients Drive Performance
- Micronutrient quality and regular blood testing revealed hidden deficiencies that drove poor performance.
- Addressing those nutrient gaps reversed fatigue and performance declines quickly.
High School Athletes Harmed By Over-Restriction
- Two high school softball players underperformed after over-restricting their diets and were found to be anemic.
- Restoring iron and calories recovered their energy and performance.
Train Push, Pull, And Axial Loads
- Train all major muscle groups using push, pull, and legs to build balanced strength.
- Include axial-loaded movements like trap bar deadlifts to promote bone density and durability.
