The Tao of the Barbell

“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” – Epictetus

How does lifting a heavy barbell make you feel? Strong? Humble? Deeply meaningful?

How does lifting a heavy barbell make you feel? Strong? Humble? Deeply meaningful?Today, Brandon will be discussing why lifting heavy weight appeals to so many people and how strength training in general can make one’s life ultimately better.

Brandon Tumblin

The Strong Stoic

Fitness, Lifting, Mindset, Stoicism

Brandon Tumblin

Small-town Canadian, Engineering degree and management expertise. Founder of The Strong Stoic Podcast, mentor and philosopher at The Walled Garden, fusing wisdom, science, and fiction for optimal living.

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