The Art of Manliness

#177: Homemade Muscle & Bodyweight Training

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Feb 12, 2016
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The Crash That Changed Everything

  • Anthony Arvanitakis described a life-changing accident in Greece that left his leg severely damaged and required many surgeries.
  • He flew roughly 25 meters after being hit by a large jeep and landed with catastrophic leg injuries that began his long recovery.
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Years Of Reconstructions And Devices

  • Anthony explained the external fixator device and the lengthy reconstructive surgeries that followed the crash.
  • He underwent numerous operations, had bone marrow transplants and plastic surgeries across years of attempted leg reconstruction.
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Choosing Amputation And Preparing

  • After failed reconstructions, Anthony chose amputation and used six months of training and meditation to prepare.
  • Training at home with pull-ups, push-ups, nutrition and meditation made the amputation and recovery far easier for him.
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