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Rebuild StrongerAuthor: John Flagg
This is the no-fluff strength and coaching show for powerlifters and the coaches who train them.Each week, we dive into what it actually takes to get strong, build better athletes, and grow in the world of powerliftingwithout the hype, gimmicks, or recycled internet advice. Whether you're a lifter chasing PRs or a coach leveling up your craft, you'll get real talk, practical strategies, and the kind of honesty the industry needs more of.Hosted by people who live and breathe this stuff, The Rebuild Stronger Podcast is down-to-earth, sometimes blunt, and always a good time. Expect solo episodes, deep dives, and the occasional guest who actually lifts and coaches.If youre here to cut through the noise, get stronger, and have some fun along the waywelcome. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The King Of SuppDawg: Fighting Fires and Being Strong AF with Chris Northern
Episode 4
Thursday, 21 August, 2025
Firefighter, strongman competitor, and Supp Dawg founder Chris Northern joins the show to talk about staying in the game for 10+ years, how strongman made his bench stronger, and why he formulates supplements with “everything that works and nothing that doesn’t.” What you’ll learnFrom PL to Strongman: Why Chris moved from a decade of powerlifting to three years of strongman—and how pressing events drove his bench from 396 → 427 in the gym.Make it fun (and last): The “titration” mindset to avoid burnout and keep training light, competitive, and enjoyable.Train when life is chaotic: How a career firefighter balances 24–72-hour shifts with progression—split heavy days and accessories, control what you can, and put the phone on Do Not Disturb.Supps with integrity: Why Sup Dog launched high-stim “Shock Collar” alongside a non-stim formula that stacks cleanly (half-and-half for 200 mg caffeine + full pumps).Sleep you feel (not groggy): The thinking behind Rough Night—a melatonin-free approach built around ZMA, botanicals, and hops.Cutting & water management: How their thermogenic helps fasted cardio and weight cuts (thermogenesis + dandelion root).Creatine, upgraded: Buff Dog adds electrolytes + pH buffers for absorption and fewer GI issues—why Chris ate the cost to keep the formula right.Chapters (timestamps)00:03 — Intro + who is Chris Northern (firefighter, strongman, founder of Sup Dog)00:58 — Powerlifting roots, hip injury, and switching to strongman; Arnold firefighter comps05:41 — Keeping training fun; overhead work that pushed bench strength up23:36 — When to call a rest day; focus rules (timer on, phone in the bag)30:46 — Thermogenic, weight-cut lessons, and broader product lineup31:40 — Why buffer creatine (Buff Dog) and clearing up dose mythsMentions & takeawaysSupp Dawg: Shock Collar (high-stim), Non-Stim Pre, Rough Night (sleep), Thermogenic, Buff Dawg (pH-buffered creatine).Programming gems: Rotate movements to keep progressing; split heavy lifts vs. accessories around shift work; “control the controllables.”Enjoy the episode—and if this helped, follow the show, drop a rating, and share it with a training partner who needs a spark.
