Men’s Health Strong Talk
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.
Episodes
Muscle After 50 Masterclass: How to Train for More Muscle and Less Fat
Building muscle after 50 is absolutely possible—but the rules change. In this muscle growth masterclass, 53-year-old trainer Bryan Krahn breaks down how men over 50 can train smarter, avoid nagging injuries, build more muscle, and lose fat without chasing outdated workouts that beat up their joints. You’ll learn the movement patterns, tools, rep ranges, and mindset shifts that keep you strong, lea
Tank Lost His Hearing, His Body, and Himself — Then Rebuilt All Three
Tank is 50, jacked, and still takes his shirt off in front of stadiums. But sudden hearing loss wrecked one ear for good, and months of steroids and the first depression of his life followed. On Strong Talk, he lays out the comeback: asking trainer John Gaines for help, pushing through eight months of grinding two-a-days, and a gym approach with no barbell squats or bench. Plus his backstage push-
Roman Reigns Reveals Body Dysmorphia Struggles and What It Takes to Stay WWE Shredded
Roman Reigns joins Strong Talk for a candid conversation about what it really takes to get into superhuman shape—and the body dysmorphia struggles that come with it. From WWE to Street Fighter, Reigns gets real about training, longevity, and the pressure of staying in superstar shape.
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Football vs. WWE vs. Street Fighter training (01:03)
Why WWE strength is different (03:14)
Is Lacrosse the Workout Most Guys Are Missing? Paul Rabil on Why It’s the Best Workout He’s Ever Done
Paul Rabil is one of the greatest lacrosse players ever—and he still trains like it even in retirement at age 40. In this episode, Rabil explains why lacrosse builds a rare mix of strength, speed, conditioning, coordination, and toughness, and why more guys may want to steal from the way lacrosse players train.
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How Paul found lacrosse — and why the sport is still hard to access (
Colin Kaepernick Says He's Ready to Play in the NFL Right Now. Why He's Not Done With Football
Colin Kaepernick says he is still training like an NFL quarterback—and believes he could jump back in the game right now.
In this episode, he shares the training plan that keeps him game-ready at 38, why he still wakes up at 4:30 a.m. to train, and how discipline, football, fatherhood, and unfinished business continue to influence his next chapter.
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Colin’s relationship to sports
Drake Maye Doesn't Drink, Goes to Bed By 10 & Skips Barbell Bench. The Habits Behind His NFL Rise
Drake Maye sits down with us for a rare look inside the habits behind his NFL rise as he enters one of the most important seasons of his career. The Patriots QB and new Men’s Health cover star opens up about the training, recovery, and lifestyle choices—from avoiding alcohol to early bedtimes— shaping the next phase of what he hopes to be a 15-year career.
In this episode:
His training nonnegoti
The Secret Weapon Behind Mikal Bridges’ Knicks Championship? Postgame Lifts
Mikal Bridges joins Strong Talk to break down the mindset, training habits, and recovery strategies that helped him stay durable through the Knicks’ championship run. He explains why he lifts after games, how he builds physical and mental resilience, and why simplicity is still at the core of his approach.
In this episode:
The mindset behind the Knicks’ championship run and staying calm when the
Why More Testosterone Isn’t Always Better — Layne Norton Explains What Men Get Wrong About TRT
You might think testosterone is the answer to low energy, slower recovery, stalled muscle growth, or losing your edge as you get older. But more testosterone isn’t always better.
In this episode, Layne Norton explains what men get wrong about TRT, muscle gain, longevity, masculinity, and when testosterone may—or may not—actually help.
In this episode:
How testosterone went mainstream (00:00)
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Why Sleep Isn’t Enough for Jet Lag, Recovery, and Peak Performance
Sleep is essential for recovery—but when you cross time zones, getting more sleep isn’t necessarily enough to make you feel or perform your best. In this episode, circadian rhythm expert Mickey Beyer-Clausen breaks down how jet lag disrupts your circadian rhythm, why light and darkness are the most powerful tools for resetting your body clock, and how better timing can improve sleep, recovery, ene
Lane Johnson: “It Was Like a Mini Panic Attack." His Candid Look at 13 NFL Seasons and What's Next.
Before 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 physic
Think Pilates Won’t Build Strength? Laremy Tunsil Says It Helped Boost His Bench Press to 515 Lbs
NFL 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 d
Building Endurance: Johannes Klaebo's Blueprint for Elite Performance, Recovery & Longevity
Six-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.
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Hyrox or CrossFit After 50? Patrick Wilson Reveals Which Keeps Him Shredded
Actor 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
Special Episode: Is The Military Getting Testosterone Wrong?
The 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 performanc
Body Recomp Masterclass: The Rock's Trainer Explains the Fastest Way to Burn Fat & Build Muscle
When 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 peop
World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper on Strength, Endurance, and Testosterone
Mitchell 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 bui
Navy SEAL vs. CrossFit: Josh Bridges on Which Is Actually Harder?
Navy 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
Celebrity 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.
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Scott Eastwood on Staying Strong After 40, Testosterone, and Why The Basics Still Matter
Scott 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.
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F1 Strength: The Physical and Mental Skills Behind Formula 1 Performance
F1 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.
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Welcome to Men's Health Strong Talk
The 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
Get the exercises, training strategies, and mental tricks champion bodybuilder and trainer Sadik Hadzovic uses to build massive legs in this unfiltered conversation.
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Lean Muscle After 50: Michael Jai White's Training Rules at 58
Michael Jai White talks training at 58, masculinity, martial arts, discipline, aging powerfully, and why men may actually peak later in life.
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Ludi Lin’s Mortal Kombat 2 Workout: How He Gained 35 Pounds of Lean Muscle
Ludi 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.
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The Coast Guard’s Life-or-Death Training
Men'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.
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100-lb Weight Loss: Paul Walter Hauser’s Real Strategy for Sustainable Fat Loss
Paul 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.
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Ohio State's Legendary Football Legacy & How They Got There
Men'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.
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Trey Murphy’s Big Confidence: The Repeatable Habits That Keep You Locked In
Trey Murphy on the routines that power performance: workouts, recovery priorities, and the mentality shifts that changed his game.
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Tom Ellis on How to Stay Fit Without Living in the Gym
Tom 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.
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John Starks on “Dogs,” March Madness, and What “Tough” Really Means
Knicks legend John Starks joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss March Madness, how the game has changed, and what toughness actually looks like.
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Andy Speer on Training Your Entire Strengthspan
Fitness personality and Peloton instructor Andy Speer joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss all of the different aspects of strength and the concept of the strengthspan.
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Patrick Dempsey on Doing Hard Things
Patrick Dempsey joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and senior health editor Marty Munson to talk all things colorectal cancer screenings, cycling, and training yourself to do hard things.
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Dr. Mike Israetel on the Role of Training and Genetics
Fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about whether your physique is more impacted by how you train or your own genetics.
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Dr. Mike Israetel on AI in Fitness
Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about how AI is revolutionizing the fitness industry and the pros and cons.
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Terry Crews on How to Build Muscle After Age 50
Terry Crews sits down to talk about his 30-plus year muscle-building journey with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson.
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US Army and USA Bobsled Members on Being the Top of the Sport
Olympic bobsledder and US Army Sgt Frank Del Duca and USA Bobsled Head Coach and US Army Lt. Col. Chris Fogt join Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel to talk all things Olympics and the grit and determination required to be the best.
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Special Episode: Rob Gronkowski on His Epic Career and Super Bowl LX
In this special Super Bowl episode, Rob Gronkowski joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk his epic career, the Super Bowl, and some of his most iconic touchdowns.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Lifting Heavy and No Regrets
Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D, to talk all about his long career in fitness and in Hollywood.
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Seth Rollins on WWE, "Injuries," and Training
WWE champ Seth Rollins joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his WWE journey and recovering from injury.
Shredded at 80: Ernie Hudson's Workout Secrets for Aging Strong
80-year-old Ernie Hudson sits down with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss aging and training with longevity in mind.
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Ethan Suplee on How to Build Six-Pack Abs
Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, Dr. Pat Davidson, and actor Ethan Suplee sit down together to discuss the nuances of training for those sought-after six-pack abs.
Dr. Mike Israetel on Maingaining and Bodybuilding
Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D., to talk all about maingaining and today's digital fitness space.
Charlotte Flair Explains Her Journey to Becoming Champion
The WWE Superstar joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph.D, to talk all about following in her dad, Ric Flair's, footsteps by becoming a WWE champion.
Stephen Lang on Being Jacked in His 70s, Avatar Transformation, and Motion Capture
Stephen Lang joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk Avatar and being jacked in his 70s.
Sterling K. Brown Opens Up About His Torn Achilles, His Mental Health, and Still Being That Dude
Sterling K. Brown joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and David Otey to discuss the humbling effects of tearing his Achilles, how he recovered, and the strategies he uses to maintain his mental health at 49.
Frank Grillo on Workout & Diet at 60, Steroid Use in Hollywood, and Taking Testosterone
Frank Grillo joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. Now at 60 years old, he talks to us about steroid use in Hollywood and his fitness philosophy and how it has evolved.
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