Episode: Delving into the History of Strength Training with Jamie Lewis

In this installment, I am honored to be accompanied by Jamie Lewis, as we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the history of strength training.

The origins of strength training are remarkably ancient, dating back thousands of years. Intriguingly, many of the practices from that era still retain their relevance today. Evidently, a deep study of this history can yield numerous valuable insights.

Jamie Lewis characterizes himself as a connoisseur of cultural history, his physique adorned with tattoos. His enthusiasm for history is not just skin - deep. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona, an MBA from the Vienna University of Economics, and an iMBA from the University of South Carolina.

Coupled with his passion for weightlifting - in 2012, he achieved an all - time, all - federation world record powerlifting total of 1,620 for a 181 - pound weight class - Jamie is uniquely positioned as an authority when it comes to researching training history.

Throughout this captivating interview, Jamie showcases an encyclopedic knowledge of all things training - related, spanning from approximately 1,600 BC to the contemporary period.

As we often find, retrospection can be a wellspring of wisdom. This episode will surely present you with astonishing accounts of historical training methods, the social, political, and economic forces that shaped physical culture at various junctures of human development, and the perplexing question of why, despite our modern - day advantages, so many individuals suffer from poor health.

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview, and I am confident that Jamie's charismatic persona will captivate your interest and motivate you to strive for self - improvement.

For those interested in learning more about Jamie, his website and Instagram offer further insights.

Should you have any queries or comments regarding the show, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or send me a direct message on Instagram @tommaccormick.

This podcast is part of my Six Pack of Knowledge series, which features curated discussions with some of the world's foremost hypertrophy experts.

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