#835: Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) - 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results, From Chronic Knee Pain to Dunking Basketballs, Lessons from Charles Poliquin, Bulletproofing the Lower Body, and More
Tim Ferriss interviews strength coach Ben Patrick, also known as Knees Over Toes Guy, about his journey from debilitating knee pain and multiple surgeries to pain‑free athletic performance. Ben explains the origins of his knees‑over‑toes approach, the key exercises and minimalist programming he uses for joint health and performance, and how he applies this with clients and family, including his 71‑year‑old mother. They also discuss equipment innovations, American manufacturing, and Tim's philosophy on integrity, long‑term thinking, and resisting audience capture in media and business.
#2393 - Bryan Callen
Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen talk about aging while staying extremely physically active, emphasizing meticulous warm-ups, strength work, and recovery so they can still wrestle, kick, and train hard in their late 50s. They range into addiction and channeling obsessive tendencies into positive pursuits, debates over trans inclusion in sports and culture, government surveillance and censorship, war and Middle East politics, Jeffrey Epstein and intelligence agencies, drug policy and cartels, and inside-baseball comedy topics including personal beefs and the Austin comedy scene. Callen also plugs his new stand-up special "False Gods" and describes a live "acting competition" show he runs in Austin.
Most Replayed Moment: The 7-Day Training Blueprint To Live Longer! Peter Attia
Peter Attia explains how he structures his weekly training to prioritize longevity, balancing resistance work, zone 2 cardio, and VO2 max training while minimizing injury risk. He details rep ranges for strength, hypertrophy, and endurance, his specific warm-up approach using dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and jumping, and why muscle mass, grip strength, and power are crucial for healthy aging. The conversation also covers glucose metabolism, the dangers of falls in older age, the role of the nervous system in flexibility, and a simple three-day resistance training split.
How to Make Yourself Unbreakable | DJ Shipley
Retired Navy SEAL and former Tier 1 operator DJ Shipley discusses how he structures his days to protect and improve his mental, physical, and spiritual health after years of high-risk combat deployments and severe injuries. He details his rigid morning and evening routines, his strength and conditioning approach with coach Vernon Griffith, and how psychedelic-assisted therapy with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT helped him confront depression, addiction to prescription meds, and suicidality. Throughout, he shares stories from his SEAL career, the toll of loss and survivor's guilt, and his current mission to help veterans, first responders, and civilians develop unbreakable mindsets and bodies.
Build Your Ideal Physique | Dr. Bret Contreras
Andrew Huberman interviews strength scientist and coach Brett Contreras about how to build an ideal physique through evidence-based resistance training. They cover training frequency, volume, and progressive overload, how to structure full-body and split routines, and how to specialize to bring up lagging muscle groups, with a major focus on glute development. They also discuss recovery genetics, long-term sustainability, injury prevention, glute and calf techniques, training across the lifespan including perimenopause, menopause, and pregnancy, and how to use body recomposition instead of extreme bulking and cutting.