Men’s Health Strong Talk
Men’s Health
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Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and muscle scientist Dr. Pat Davidson host a weekly conversation with actors, athletes, innovators, and high performers who test the limits of human capability. The show blends candid personal stories with evidence-based insights into strength training, elite sports preparation, and Hollywood fitness transformations. Listeners gain practical habits, tools, and mindsets to build lasting strength, whether they are working toward their first pull-up or fine-tuning for peak performance.
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Lane Johnson: “It Was Like a Mini Panic Attack." His Candid Look at 13 NFL Seasons and What's Next. 12.08.2026 36minBefore his retirement tease, Lane Johnson sat down with us for an honest conversation about the mental challenges he’s faced in his 13 seasons in the NFL. From perfectionism to performance anxiety and realizing football isn’t his entire identity, Johnson shares the truth about where he’s at right now as a pro football player. In this episode: The mental challenges he's faced in the NFL The physical impact of his pre-game anxiety that was "like a mini panic attack" How he sees his identity shifting from football to family Why there's still part of him that wants to push his limits and play until his 40s ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Think Pilates Won’t Build Strength? Laremy Tunsil Says It Helped Boost His Bench Press to 515 Lbs 05.08.2026 49minNFL star Laremy Tunsil is incredibly strong. He recently maxed out his bench press at 515 pounds and is unstoppable on the football field. In today's episode he breaks down the surprising habits behind his explosive strength, from Pilates and Olympic lifting to supplements, recovery, and smarter training. He shares how he stays strong, mobile, and durable at 320 pounds—and what everyday guys can do to build more strength without sacrificing mobility. In this episode: Laremy Tunsil's workout routine for peak NFL performance Why he does Pilates 4 times a week all off-season His 3 training nonnegotiables for peak strength The recovery habits that keep him durable How his training regimen has changed after 11 years in the NFL ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Building Endurance: Johannes Klaebo's Blueprint for Elite Performance, Recovery & Longevity 29.07.2026 54minSix-time Olympic champion Johannes Klaebo joins Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Health Director Marty Munson and talks why chasing VO₂ max and fitness trends won't make you a better athlete. Learn the long-term training philosophy, recovery habits, and endurance mindset behind one of the greatest champions ever. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Hyrox or CrossFit After 50? Patrick Wilson Reveals Which Keeps Him Shredded 22.07.2026 47minActor Patrick Wilson, 53, has been in shape for decades—but he’s made major changes to his workout routine over the years to stay that way. In this episode, he shares the fitness protocols he’s adopted—and dropped—to stay strong, maintain muscle, and minimize injury risk into his 50s. Whether you're training for Hyrox, considering CrossFit, or just looking for the smartest way to stay fit after 50, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways. In this episode: Exercises Patrick Wilson swears by for longevity after 50—and what he skips Why he left CrossFit for Hyrox The workout he used to pack on major muscle for Aquaman His philosophy on fitness after 50 and training for longevity The story behind the viral Cape Fear power clean scene The one fitness practice he’s maintained over the last 30 years ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Special Episode: Is The Military Getting Testosterone Wrong? 16.07.2026 13minThe U.S. military is rolling out a new testosterone screening program for soldiers—but is it the right move? In this episode of Strong Talk, Men's Health fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel sits down with exercise scientist Dr. Pat Davidson to break down what testosterone actually does, why one blood test doesn't tell the whole story, and whether TRT is being viewed as a shortcut to better performance. -
Body Recomp Masterclass: The Rock's Trainer Explains the Fastest Way to Burn Fat & Build Muscle 15.07.2026 1h 6minWhen you’re the trainer behind Dwayne Johnson, you’ve probably learned a thing or two about building a body that actually performs. On this episode of Strong Talk, pro bodybuilder and strength and conditioning coach Dave Rienzi—who's worked with stars like The Rock and Henry Cavill—reveals the secrets to body recomposition. You'll get the truth about building muscle, losing fat, and why most people get the process completely wrong. No shortcuts, no fantasy, just what actually works. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our best body recomp workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a63227245/body-recomposition/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper on Strength, Endurance, and Testosterone 08.07.2026 49minMitchell Hooper, the World's Strongest Man, joins Strong Talk to break down the training, mindset, and science behind becoming the strongest athlete on the planet. He shares how his background in marathon running shaped his approach to strength, why recovery, sleep, and conditioning matter just as much as lifting heavy, and offers his perspective on testosterone therapy, injury prevention, and building long-term performance. ----------------------------------------------- Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Navy SEAL vs. CrossFit: Josh Bridges on Which Is Actually Harder? 01.07.2026 40minNavy SEAL veteran and six-time CrossFit Games athlete Josh Bridges talks CrossFit, Hyrox, mental toughness, injuries, progressive overload, and how to train for strength, longevity, and life beyond competition. -
Is It Steroids or Discipline? Don Saladino Explains How Actors Really Build Superhero Bodies 24.06.2026 43minCelebrity trainer Don Saladino joins Strong Talk to unpack the internet’s favorite fitness debate: natty or not. Drawing on his work with stars like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Saladino breaks down Hollywood transformations, realistic muscle-building timelines, and why consistency, training, nutrition, and recovery matter more than most people think. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get Don's 8-week transformation plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a65355197/superhero-shred-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Scott Eastwood on Staying Strong After 40, Testosterone, and Why The Basics Still Matter 17.06.2026 37minScott Eastwood joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk all about how his training has changed as he's gotten older and whether or not he's open to supplements and testosterone. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 40: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a65628441/muscle-after-40-fitness-guide/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
F1 Strength: The Physical and Mental Skills Behind Formula 1 Performance 10.06.2026 43minF1 performance coaches Sam Village and Declan Foley explain just how strong F1 drivers need to be. They outline the strength, conditioning, recovery, and mental training that prepare drivers to withstand extreme G-forces, maintain focus at 200+ mph, and perform under relentless pressure. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Welcome to Men's Health Strong Talk 03.06.2026The science of building muscle has gotten overly complicated. So we’re giving it you straight in Men's Health's new podcast, Strong Talk. Every week, we're sitting down with the fittest guys we know to discuss the workouts, nutrition, and mindset you need to become your strongest at any age. -
The Leg Day Formula Elite Lifter Sadik Hadzovic Uses to Build Massive Legs 20.05.2026 45minGet the exercises, training strategies, and mental tricks champion bodybuilder and trainer Sadik Hadzovic uses to build massive legs in this unfiltered conversation. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for building lean muscle: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Lean Muscle After 50: Michael Jai White's Training Rules at 58 13.05.2026 51minMichael Jai White talks training at 58, masculinity, martial arts, discipline, aging powerfully, and why men may actually peak later in life. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Ludi Lin’s Mortal Kombat 2 Workout: How He Gained 35 Pounds of Lean Muscle 06.05.2026 44minLudi Lin shares how he gained 35 pounds to build his chiseled physique for his role as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2. He breaks down the diet and workout tips that got him there (and proves he can still do a split, too!) when he talked to Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
The Coast Guard’s Life-or-Death Training 29.04.2026 20minMen's Health Executive Editor Ben Court joins Eb and Pat to discuss how the Coast Guard trains for chaos. The workouts, mindset, and teamwork behind high-stakes rescues are all tailored to save lives. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
100-lb Weight Loss: Paul Walter Hauser’s Real Strategy for Sustainable Fat Loss 22.04.2026 32minPaul Walter Hauser joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to share his 100-pound weight loss journey—from 333 pounds to stronger than ever. A raw conversation on mindset, discipline, and why the scale doesn’t tell the full story. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top weight loss workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a63544750/shred-dad-bod-4-week-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Ohio State's Legendary Football Legacy & How They Got There 15.04.2026 13minMen's Health Senior Fitness Editor Brett Williams joins Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his reporting on the Ohio State football team and how and why they've achieved the success they have. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Trey Murphy’s Big Confidence: The Repeatable Habits That Keep You Locked In 08.04.2026 45minTrey Murphy on the routines that power performance: workouts, recovery priorities, and the mentality shifts that changed his game. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag -
Tom Ellis on How to Stay Fit Without Living in the Gym 01.04.2026 42minTom Ellis joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson and opens up about fitness setbacks, Hollywood body trends, and how he stays in shape with less time. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html Browse our training plan library: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/ Download our workout app: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth X: https://x.com/menshealthmag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag
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