The World’s Most Humbling Exercise, My #1 Sprint Alternative, The BEST Sled Push Technique & More!
Released on August 21, 2025
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1:00 – Joe shares a story/life lesson (which was inspired by a recent interaction he had at his local pharmacy)
12:30 – Joe reads this week’s winning iTunes review
16:15 – Joe introduces today’s sponsor – Manukora Honey
20:40 – Q1: What do you currently consider to be the most humbling exercise?
33:55 – Q2: What are your thoughts on the sled push technique popularized by HYROX?
44:00 – Q3: What is the best alternative to running sprints (when you’re rehabbing a sprained ankle)?
59:25 – Q4: The most convenient & safest way to decompress your lumbar spine post-workout
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Joe, this sled push technique is absolutely brutal but effective! I swapped my usual treadmill sprints for heavy sled work today based on this post, and my quads are completely fried. The angle you suggested makes a massive difference for acceleration. Honestly, my legs were shaking so badly afterwards that I just collapsed on the couch to play THE Kid at THE BACK Game for the rest of the evening, lol. Should I keep the sled weight strictly under bodyweight?
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