Ed Coan | 1D Talks Ep. 46 - Training, Nutrition, and Retirement with the Powerlifting Legend

In 1D Talks, Episode 46, Joe Miller (‪@TWJM‬) and Justin Harris (‪@troponinnutrition‬) of 1st Detachment interview powerlifting legend Ed Coan (‪@TheEdCoan‬).

In this podcast episode, Ed discusses his training methods for achieving challenging lifts, post-retirement lifestyle, and nutritional tactics. Alongside Justin and Joe, Ed explores the commonalities and disparities in approach between powerlifting and bodybuilding.

0:30 - Introduction
2:27 - How did Ed start powerlifting?
3:28 - Ed’s calm and collected approach
4:47 - How did Ed’s squat shoes last so long
6:05 - How did Ed develop his technique?
10:28 - Ed’s weed processing lab
11:35 - Ed’s longevity in powerlifting
16:05 - Powerlifters looking muscular and being strong
18:44 - Ed’s unique sumo technique
20:58 - What does it feel like from the floor up on the deadlift
22:45 - Hip problems and powerlifting
25:20 - Can you ever quit lifting?
28:34 - How has the internet impacted powerlifting
32:25 - Who influenced Ed’s training approach
34:22 - Did Ed ever do speed work?
36:40 - Common misconceptions
38:50 - Ed’s favorite back exercises
40:18 - Having an incredible career and retirement
46:40 - Changes in training and health after retirement
48:23 - Ed’s and Justin’s nutrition approach
52:52 - How did Ed decide his lifting numbers
55:52 - Having patience in powerlifting and business
58:12 - How does Ed approach his talk/workshop?
1:03:23 - How Justin felt about the gym when he was young?
1:04:55 - Ed’s personal life
1:09:00 - Why bodybuilders don’t use their discipline for other professions
1:10:07 - Amateur competition in the past vs. now
1:14:45 - Justin’s nutrition now and the importance of having natural foods
1:20:00 - Possible causes of modern food allergy
1:22:30 - Eric Serrano’s knowledge and America’s healthcare system
1:29:28 - Eating to stay big vs. eating after retiring
1:34:00 - Difficulting traveling when being big
1:38:29 - The problem with overanalyzing
1:41:33 - Bodybuilding/powerlifting and being healthy
1:47:15 - Ed’s grip strength
1:50:20 - Closing thoughts

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