How To Be The Best In The World | Joe Sullivan | Ep.24 - P2 Podcast
Joe Sullivan is a competitive power lifter from Las Vegas, Nevada, with the all-time world record squat in his weight class of 220 pounds. He has been participating in powerlifting since he was 14 years old and is now 30. Despite having business ventures and a beautiful partner, powerlifting is still the thing that drives him and is always at the forefront of his mind. He has broken his world record in the last four competitions and plans to break it again in October at the American Pro Two in Washington, DC. Joe Sullivan is not just a powerlifter, he is Joe Sullivan Powerlifter.
On this episode of P2 Podcast, Bryce Calvin sits down with Joe Sullivan to discuss a variety of topics related to athletics, injuries, and achieving balance in life. Sullivan, a competitive powerlifter, shares his experience breaking and continuously improving his own world records, while also discussing challenges with balancing powerlifting with other areas of his life. Meanwhile, the speaker talks about their experiences with both powerlifting and bodybuilding training, highlighting the different benefits and challenges associated with each. Ultimately, the episode covers a wide range of topics related to athletics and personal growth, providing listeners with insights and inspiration for their own journeys.
Time Stamps:
0:00-Record-holding power lifter discusses his passion.
4:27-Balancing life is never 100% perfect.
13:49-Overcoming injury to break weightlifting records.
22:31-Injury led to doubt in training capabilities.
24:31-Injuries took away motivation to compete.
27:42-Persistent powerlifter, reckless youth, numerous injuries.
35:58-Cut to 220 for competition, then bodybuilding.
44:08-Bodybuilding offers diverse movements for strength improvement.
46:08-Unconventional training helps powerlifter handle pain.
49:27-"Test with leg press. Always one more rep."
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