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Back to SearchHistory of Lifting Part 2 (1900-1950s)
Episode 9
Eric and Omar are joined again by Dr. Dominic Morais, Physical Culture and Sport Studies scholar, to discuss the emergence of the "Iron Game" in the early to mid 1900's. We learn what it was like to …
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
The Importance of Calisthenics Training
Episode 8
In this episode, the hosts are joined by calisthenics competitor and filmmaker Rain Bennett. His documentary Raise Up illuminates the recent explosion of calisthenics (body weight training) around th…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
The Rise of Women in Powerlifting
Episode 7
For the longest time, powerlifting was a male dominated sport. Recently there has been a seismic shift as more women train and compete in the sport of powerlifting. Reports indicate approximately 38%…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Carbohydrate & Ketogenic Roundtable
Episode 6
Eric and Omar sit down with Danny Lennon and Cliff Harvey for a non-dogmatic discussion of the ins and outs of carbohydrate manipulation, ketogenic diets, and the context of when one might use variou…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Content vs Clickbait: What Is Selling Out In The Fitness Industry?
Episode 5
This week on Iron Culture Eric and Omar reflect on the decisions content producers make in the fitness industry. While snake oil peddlers are abundant, even well meaning, well informed leaders have t…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Periodization & Autoregulation Roundtable
Episode 4
In this episode Iron Culture brings a who's who panel of the some of the most influential modern minds in periodization and auto regulation. Champion IPF powerlifter and prolific coach Mike Tuchscher…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 3 - An Honest Conversation About Steroids
Episode 3
In this episode, Iron Culture attempts to bring an intellectually honest conversation to the emotionally charged topic of steroids. The hosts will explore societal attitudes around steroids, discuss …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 2 - History of Lifting Part 1 (1700s-1900s)
Episode 2
Eric and Omar are joined by Dr. Dominic Morais and Dr. Ben Pollack, not only accomplished strength athletes but also experts with PhDs in Physical Culture and Sport Studies from the University of Tex…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 1 - What Is Iron Culture
Episode 1
Iron Culture was started by Eric Helms and Omar Isuf as a means of exploring the world of physical culture and attempting to distill a unified philosophy of lifting and to help listeners find greater…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago