Build muscle, gain strength, and avoid crushing your body in the process. In this episode 1146 of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang reveal how to train smarter, not harder, to get stronger without overtraining. Discover why training at 80-85% intensity can transform your progress, how to balance effort to avoid burnout, and what top bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger can teach about form and intensity. Find out why managing recovery is as important as working out, and learn techniques to keep pushing forward while staying injury-free.

From dialing in your lifting technique to fueling your body with proper nutrition, we break down everything you need to know to build consistent strength and muscle for years to come. If you want to train sustainably, avoid injuries, and make real gains in the gym, this episode is for you. Tune in now to learn how to level up your workouts the smart and sustainable way!

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Chapters:

0:00 Why Training Smart Beats Training Hard Every Day

7:52 How to Train Consistently and Avoid Burnout

13:23 Lessons from Bodybuilding Legends About Intensity and Form

18:47 Nutrition Tips for Muscle Growth and Recovery

22:06 Building Long-Term Capacity for Sustainable Progress

27:07 Perfecting Lifting Form for Strength and Injury Prevention

37:16 How to Relax and Recover for Better Performance

43:53 When to Push Limits and When to Rest

49:02 Training Smarter for Better Energy and Daily Recovery

53:52 Muscle Growth with Repetition and Proper Intensity Levels

59:05 Listening to Your Body for Sustainable Progress

1:02:21 The Benefits of Diverse Training for Athletic Performance

1:07:17 Finding Balance and Rhythm in Cardio Workouts

1:13:35 Making Running Enjoyable and Useful for Recovery

1:16:55 Focusing on Explosiveness and Athletic Drills

1:18:34 Overcoming Challenges in Competitive Athletics

Ever wondered who’d win between the World’s Strongest Man and the hardest puncher alive? Dive into this epic clash on Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast! In Episode 1145, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang hang out with Eddie Hall, the legendary strongman, to break down a dream matchup against Francis Ngannou.

Get ready for insights on raw strength, brutal fighting skills, and intense training routines. Eddie shares his journey from smashing deadlift records to stepping into the fight game, comparing his power to a knockout artist like Ngannou. You’ll hear about mental toughness, strongman history, and wild stories of facing real-life challenges.

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Chapters:

0:00 Eddie Hall’s Next Fight: Francis Ngannou?

1:00 How Strongman Competitions Have Evolved Over the Years

1:40 Fitness Beyond Strength: Eddie’s Cardio and Swimming Routine

2:27 Mental Preparation and Training Secrets for Peak Performance

3:01 Fighting Background: Eddie’s Transition from Strongman to MMA

4:42 Hardest Punch: Comparing Eddie to Francis Ngannou

8:43 Strongman vs. Fighting: Assessing Each Other’s Strengths

10:24 MMA Style: Eddie Discusses Boxing Tyson Fury and His Fighting Approach

11:23 Leaving Strongman: Why Eddie Retired and Built a New Career

13:17 The Legacy of the 500kg Deadlift and Its Impact on Powerlifting

20:27 Deadlift Training and Equipment Standards in the Sport

22:04 Strength Training Techniques: Speed Pulls, Recovery, and Explosive Lifting

25:19 The Mental Game: Adrenaline and Focus in Competition

27:38 Strongman for Entertainment vs. Ultimate Strength Testing

37:05 Strongman Creates Mutants: Physical Feats and Testing Results

41:12 Swimming’s Role in Fitness, Recovery, and Fight Training

47:09 Why Strength Training Benefits MMA and Grappling for Fighters

50:47 Exploring Sumo, Judo, and Crossover Athletic Potential

54:06 The Challenges of Fame: Managing Privacy and Viral Moments

58:01 Protecting Inner Peace: Confronting Intruders and Viral Backlash

1:02:03 New Career Paths: Acting, YouTube, and Life After Strongman

1:05:01 Future Plans: Eddie’s Next Big Challenges and Fight Opportunities

Discover why sandbag carries are the ultimate strength test in this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project! Sandbags challenge your body like no other, pushing your limits in strength, endurance, mobility, and mental toughness. With special guest Cody Janko aka The Stone Circle, Whether you're a seasoned lifter or just starting your fitness journey, this episode breaks down the benefits of incorporating awkward objects into your training. 🔥 Key Highlights:- Why sandbag carries build unmatched strength and endurance- How lifting awkward objects like sandbags unlocks functional fitness- The mental toughness required to go beyond your limits- Real-world carryover of strength endurance in daily life- Tips for beginners: How to start with sandbag trainingFollow Cody Janko (Stone Circle): @thestonecircle Special perks for our listeners below!🥜 Protect Your Nuts With Organic Underwear 🥜➢https://nadsunder.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 15% off your order!🍆 Natural Sexual Performance Booster 🍆 ➢https://usejoymode.com/discount/POWERPROJECTUse code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Sleep Better and TAPE YOUR MOUTH (Comfortable Mouth Tape) 🤐 ➢ https://hostagetape.com/powerproject to receive a year supply of Hostage Tape and Nose Strips for less than $1 a night!🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: ➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybellFollow Nsima InyangFollow Nsima Inyang ➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang