What Does It Feel Like To Squat 1000lbs? | Brian Carroll

Brian Carroll is a coach, author and multiple world record holding powerlifter. Brian is one of the strongest men on the planet, having squatted 1000lbs+ more than 50 times in official meets. He suffered a catastrophic spinal injury which would have stopped many athletic careers but has recovered to not only be pain free, but now has his eyes set on more world records. Expect to learn about the genesis of powerlifting as a sport, Brian's advice for strength athletes and those beginning their lifting journey, his mindset before he is about to lift, his diet and training plan and much more... Extra Stuff: Buy Brian's Book - https://www.powerrackstrength.com Follow Brian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briancarroll81 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Chris WilliamsonhostBrian Carrollguest

Aug 15, 20191h 14mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 15, 2019
Duration: 1h 14m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
Watch on YouTube: ▶ Open ↗

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Brian Carroll is a coach, author and multiple world record holding powerlifter. Brian is one of the strongest men on the planet, having squatted 1000lbs+ more than 50 times in official meets. He suffered a catastrophic spinal injury which would have stopped many athletic careers but has recovered to not only be pain free, but now has his eyes set on more world records. Expect to learn about the genesis of powerlifting as a sport, Brian's advice for strength athletes and those beginning their lifting journey, his mindset before he is about to lift, his diet and training plan and much more... Extra Stuff: Buy Brian's Book - https://www.powerrackstrength.com Follow Brian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briancarroll81 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Brian Carroll
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Brian Carroll, What Does It Feel Like To Squat 1000lbs? | Brian Carroll explores from Broken Back To 1,185lb Squat: Brian Carroll’s Redemption Blueprint Brian Carroll, one of the strongest powerlifters alive, describes what it feels like—physically and mentally—to squat over 1,000 pounds and how that pursuit almost destroyed his spine and career. He explains his reckless early training, the serious spinal injuries that led surgeons to recommend fusion, and how Dr. Stuart McGill instead rebuilt him from daily agony back to world‑class lifting. The discussion covers the mental state under maximal loads, the evolution of powerlifting (equipped vs raw), and the discipline required to overhaul movement, training, and ego to become pain‑free. Carroll now blends McGill’s spine mechanics with smarter programming, nutrition, and recovery to chase an unprecedented 1,200lb squat at a relatively light bodyweight.

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