39: Matt Foreman (Catalyst Athletics)

Squats and Espresso Podcast

Howdy Quadzillas! This week’s guest is prolific Matt Foreman who you may know from:

• His Writings on Catalyst Athletics
• His Books “Bones of Iron” and "Olympic Weightlifting for Masters”
• His American Open Titles
• His Collegiate Record
• The 2004 Olympic Trials
• His state records in both Washington and Arizona
• The Scottish Highland Games
• His Football and Track Coaching
• His Coverage of Kong Fest
• and his full and magnificent beard.

Matt dropped by the echo-chamber and we talked about the shift in attitudes about both weightlifting and CrossFit, as well as how the two modalities have transitioned from feuding sub-cultures to allies in fitness with CrossFit increasing the install-base and Weightlifting increasing the proficiency.

We also talk about:

• Some of the greatest sins committed in the gym.
• Switching Modalities
• Getting stronger in the face of age, injury and surgery
• The shame of a 700lb squat
• Giving props to LA Fitness
• and Whores

Learn more about Matt Foreman:

http://www.catalystathletics.com/articles/author/4/Matt-Foreman/

You Can get his books at the links below:

“Bones of Iron”

"Olympic Weightlifting for Masters”

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