Stan Efferding's Journey in Strength Training

Stan Efferding shares his extensive journey in strength training that began in his teenage years with basic weights and evolved through college competitions. Through trial and error, he learned the importance of lifting heavy, recovering well, and the balance between bodybuilding and powerlifting. He experienced firsthand the pitfalls of extreme dieting, including dirty bulking and over-restrictive dieting that led to muscle loss. This foundation of experience was essential in shaping his understanding of strength training and competition, which he later documented in his book, 'The Vertical Diet.'