Feel like you're lifting heavy but still not getting stronger? You might be missing the real markers of strength—and Angela Gargano (former D1 gymnast and 4x American Ninja Warrior) joined me to set the record straight.
We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions women have about strength training, how to train through your cycle without burning out, and why confidence in the gym translates to confidence everywhere else. Angela also shares her personal story of injury and recovery—and how it changed her entire approach to fitness.
Whether you’re working on your first pull-up or just trying to feel more powerful in your body, this episode will fire you up with tools, mindset shifts, and no-BS advice that actually works.
Angela Gargano is a 4x American Ninja Warrior, former D1 gymnast, and certified strength coach. She’s also the founder of Strong Feels Good and a leading expert in helping women conquer their first pull-up.
We Also Discuss:
03:22 – Why Angela stopped chasing aesthetics and started chasing real strength
09:47 – What American Ninja Warrior taught her about confidence (and failure)
17:05 – The pull-up mindset shift every woman needs to hear
21:33 – The truth about upper body strength most women don’t know
26:42 – How to train pull-ups if you can’t do any yet
33:18 – Grip strength hacks that actually work
44:11 – Why women hold back in the gym—and how to stop
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