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Feb 2023
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#31 - William Soo - How to Overcome Your...

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About this episode

William Soo is a calisthenics expert. His bodyweight strength and movement mastery is a sight to behold. Expect to learn the philosophy of success and fulfilling your potential.
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Chapters:
(0:24) Calisthenics > Bodybuilding
(3:43) Stop self sabotage
(8:01) Weird exercises
(10:45) Play is the answer
(13:47) EMOMS for strength
(17:03) How to get shredded 
(19:40) Listening to your body
(20:45) Flexibility is important
(24:02) Program design
(26:17) Injury lessons
(28:18) Why 5x5 doesn't work
(32:29) The power of letting go
(37:20) How to create healthy progress
(39:12) Don't skip your grip!

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