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Today on the Flex Diet Podcast I am stoked to have one the one and only - Coach Cal Dietz from the University of Minnesota. This is the first podcast for Cal since the release of our new book, ‘Triphasic Training 2.’ ...and since this book took 9 years to get done and I was the co-author, I got first dibs on getting him on my podcast- hahah. We delve into advanced training methodologies, including the lateral sling method, periodized program setup, and Olympic lifting’s pros and cons. Triphasic Training 2 with Coach Cal Dietz << Listen here Episode Chapters:
Stay savage, PS - You can check the podcast on YouTube if you prefer to watch the video. Triphasic Training 2 with Coach Cal Dietz << YouTube PPS - if you liked this one, share it around online and tag me so I can say thank you!! __________________________ |
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