SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
Brian Shaw
92. THE GREATEST POWERLIFTER OF ALL TIME FT. ED COAN
1 hour 15 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Opening Banter And Setup
Introducing Ed Coan
Charity Event And Kids’ Resilience
Escaping Winter And Making Memories
How Strength Sports Have Changed
Dungeon Gyms Vs Social Media
Inner Drive And Loving The Work
Consistency Beats Novelty
Closing The Weakness Gap
Simplicity, Self-Study, And Progress
Results Over Ego And Health First
Managing Pressure And Staying The Course
Journey Over Trophies
Be Kind, Build Your Circle
Training Culture And Standards At Quads Gym
Favorite Partners And Mental Ceilings
Aging, Bloodwork, And Longevity
Planning Seasons And Avoiding Burnout
Savoring The Process And Relationships
Equipment Love: Nautilus, Nebula, Sorinex
Specialty Bars And Purposeful Training
The Back Attack Machine Revelation
Tigers, Licenses, And Wild Stories
Big Cats, Memory, And Respect
Pets, Perspective, And Final Reflections
Wrap Up And CTA
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In this episode of the Shaw Strength Podcast, Brian sits down with Ed Coan, widely regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time, to unpack what real, lasting progress actually looks like. Ed breaks down the foundation of his success: simple training cycles executed with ruthless honesty, an obsession with closing weaknesses, and the discipline to play the long game. No gimmicks. No noise. Just principles that stand the test of time. Brian and Ed dive into old-school lifting culture, basem...