#10 - Chris Spealler | CrossFit's Giant Killer | Realms of Strength Podcast

Chris Spealler, 8x CrossFit Games Athlete made his bones competing at ~150lbs habitually beating those whom were stronger and larger. Chris is a large proponent of the conjugate system, which has been popularized by the founder of Westside Barbell, Louie Simmons. He takes time to delve into these methods he used to develop his strength and mentality which kept him in the fight for so many years.

Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Wfb...

Chris on IG:   / cspealler  
SpealProgramming:   / spealprogramming  
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Joe Lasko IG:   / specialstrengths  
Dustin Chadwick IG:   / genuine_genetics_  

0:00 - Mustache Debacle
1:54 - Chris's Covid Experience
5:20 - Covid Gym Business Adjustments
9:27 - 07'-22' CrossFit Difference
10:30 - Fighting Weight Maintenance
14:56 - Games Training/Competition
22:08 - Strength Philosophy
27:29 - Giant Sets (aka...the secret)
33:28 - CrossFit Programming Trap!
40:59 - Elite Training Frustration
44:24 - The Cost.
49:34 - The CrossFit Experiment (*self assessment)
1:01:10 - Why? (*internal motivation)
1:06:15 - Unique Strength Applications (*keep it fun)
1:20:54 - Favorite Gold's Gym Piece
1:21:40 - Froning v. Fraser (*the octagon)
1:28:52 - Spealler v. Bridges (*on the mat)

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