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Huge thanks to John Ruoppo for coming on Table Talk and breaking down what it really takes to move 1,200 pounds on your back.
In this one we get into:

* How he went from being stuck at a 1,000 lb squat to finally cracking 1,200 by changing his mindset and expectations

* What it actually means to be “good with pain” under the bar — separating stupid pain from the kind you learn to live with

* Handling the pressure of heavy gear: learning the groove, trusting the suit, and staying tight when everything in you wants to bail

* Training around beat-up shoulders and a torn labrum/biceps tendon, and what it takes to come back and keep chasing big numbers

* Why sleep, food, bodyweight, and recovery start to matter more than another “secret exercise” once you’re chasing elite totals

* Keeping your head straight under big weights: blocking out noise, picking smart attempts, and staying in the sport long enough actually to realize your potential

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