John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture

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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

Jim McDonald

500 episodes

2 weeks ago

Mike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are the owners of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA, and veteran podcasters. On this podcast, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. In some episodes, they examine relevant popular media (movies and documentaries) for connections to the world of health and fitness. Full episodes every Wednesday.

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John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

1 hour 10 minutes

2 months ago

John Gaglione: The Evolution of Powerlifting Culture

John Gaglione joins to discuss the evolution of powerlifting, coaching philosophies, and the importance of community in strength training. They explore the challenges of weight loss expectations, the significance of performance goals, and the shift in training approaches over the years. John shares his experiences in bodybuilding and the impact it had on his powerlifting journey, while also emphasizing the need for realistic expectations in fitness. The discussion also touches on the rise of strict curl competitions and the accessibility of strength sports, highlighting the importance of making fitness enjoyable and sustainable for everyone.

You can find John on Instagram @gaglionestrength https://www.instagram.com/gaglionestrength/

All the info for the strict curl competition at Larry Wheels’ gym in California> https://meets.revolutionpowerlifting.com/2026/01/17/larry-wheels-west-coast-curl/

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Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/
Produced by Jim McDonald
Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:02 Powerlifting Journey and Coaching Philosophy
05:55 Bodybuilding Experience and Personal Goals
10:06 Realistic Expectations in Weight Loss
13:51 Lifestyle Changes and Community Support
17:57 Training Culture and Powerlifting Evolution
21:35 The Role of Coaching in Powerlifting
27:50 Long-Term Goals and Consistency
36:36 The Importance of Realistic Coaching Expectations
39:38 The Dark Side of Bodybuilding Coaching
40:21 The Evolution of Powerlifting Training Methods
43:12 Long-Term Health in Strength Sports
45:47 The Balance Between Competition and Longevity
48:38 The Future of Strength Training and Coaching
50:40 The Rise of Strict Curl Competitions
01:06:26 Promoting Strength Sports Accessibility

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