Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength | Lex Fridman Podcast #207

Chris Duffin is a strength athlete, coach, and engineer, setting multiple strength world records including squatting and deadlifting 1000 lbs for multiple reps. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Headspace: https://headspace.com/lex to get free 1 month trial - Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off - Sun Basket: https://sunbasket.com/lex and use code LEX to get $35 off - Ladder: https://ladderlife.com/lex EPISODE LINKS: Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin The Eagle and the Dragon (book): https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj Chris's Website: https://christopherduffin.com Kabuki Strength: https://kabukistrength.com PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Performing feats of strength 8:10 - What does it take to lift 1000 lbs for reps? 11:01 - From 500 to 1000lb 11:33 - The mechanics of heavy lifting 22:50 - What did it feel like to do 1000lbs for reps? 24:44 - Achieving peak performance 29:34 - Importance of Singular Focus 32:06 - Chris's childhood 44:55 - The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention 52:39 - Lex on business 59:10 - The Disciplines of Strength 1:03:51 - Powerlifting 1:16:55 - Role of strength in MMA, BJJ... and baseball 1:26:56 - What is Kabuki Strength? 1:33:13 - Equipment 1:44:27 - The importance of strong feet 1:53:33 - Chris's diet 1:59:55 - Lex on moderation in food 2:00:29 - Steroids and PED's 2:18:32 - Whiskey and deadlifts 2:27:21 - Is it better to work hard or smart? 2:36:10 - Advice for young people 2:39:20 - Fear of death SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman