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A Surgeon that Deadlifts 520 pounds at Age 59 | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #15

Ray Gillenwater, SSC | May 16, 2022

Ray Gillenwater and Owner of Starting Strength Tulsa, David Heon, MD, discuss deadlifting 520 pounds, his weight loss journey, and how strength is the most important thing in life. 

  • 01:58 David's lifts 
  • 04:19 Benefits of strength
  • 12:41 Francesca's stats/lifts
  • 17:11 Talent and passion at Starting Strength Gyms
  • 20:39 Starting Strength analytics
  • 25:31 Life-altering changes
  • 32:43 The fitness industry is bullshit
  • 38:55 Whole Foods market
  • 40:37 Prediabetic numbers
  • 46:26 Dexa scan results
  • 51:02 David's diet
  • 53:54 Peers in the medical community
  • 56:50 Strength is the most important thing in life
  • 58:28 David's practice

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