500lb Squatter, Gym Owner - Lt Colonel JD Thomason

Published: May 22, 2023, 5 a.m.

b"SS Colorado Springs Gym Owner, JD, joins Ray on the podcast to discuss his role as a military leader, his motivation for opening a gym, recovering from a rooftop fall with strength training, and squatting 500 lb in his 40s.\\n\\n01:25 - JD's squat PR with no proof\\n03:29 - Role in the military\\n08:38 - Motivation for opening Starting Strength Colorado Springs...you fell off a roof?\\n15:03 - Back to Starting Strength\\n17:29 - When did you start hurting less?\\n19:00 - Other considerations than opening a Starting Strength Gym\\n25:31 - JD's role in the military and the skills needed\\n29:49 - Philosophical viewpoints coming from the military\\n32:59 - Plan for hiring\\n39:17 - How to contact JD\\n41:42 - Goals for the next few years\\n46:08 - We will grow as slowly as we need to\\n49:21 - Apprenticeship in Orlando\\n57:40 - Last day in the Army"