EP 15: CrossFit, The Eclipse, McDonald’s Diet & 500lb Squats feat. Jim Denofa

Podcast Hosts:

Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach.

Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter

Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - BTC Update

01:48 - Weekly Recap

05:09 - Grant Fixed PJ’s Fiancee’s Squat Case Study

20:24 - Jeff and Tres Join

22:35 - The Eclipse

29:53 - Jim Denofa Joins

33:39 - Jim’s Gym Culture

37:46 - Issues With Crossfit Culture

43:39 - Jim’s Philosophy On Goals

46:42 - The Story Behind Jim’s 500lb Squat PR

52:42 - Jim’s Workout Classes

54:14 - How Crossfit Has Changed

56:53 - McDonald’s Diet

59:41 - Pros And Cons Of Crossfit

01:04:47 - The Problem Of Over-Optimization

01:12:00 - Hot Takes

01:23:26 - Jim’s Epic BW Tax Ad Read

01:25:55 - Closing Thoughts 

01:29:59 - Women’s Basketball National Championship

01:34:14 - Fishing With Grant’s Brother

01:39:16 - Tres Signs Us Off