Ep. 157 How To Get Strong AF With Sam Grover

Ep. 157 How To Get Strong AF With Sam Grover

From The Uneducated PT by Karl O Rourke

May 14, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

In this episode, strongman athlete Sam Grover discusses the physical and mental aspects of building strength and the lessons learned from strongman training.

In episode 157 of The Uneducated Podcast, we are back with the lads for she's in the way. We sit down with strongman athlete and coach Sam Grover for a conversation that goes far beyond lifting weights. From his early introduction to strength training to competing in strongman, Sam breaks down what it really takes to build strength — physically and mentally.We dive into the transition from general gym training into the world of strongman, the lessons the sport teaches that regular training never can, and what separates average lifters from truly elite athletes. Sam also shares his approach to building a bigger deadlift, squat, and bench press, including the biggest mistakes people make, the accessories that actually matter, and why consistency always beats complexity.Beyond training, this episode explores coaching, discipline, confidence, and the psychology behind helping athletes grow through setbacks. We also revisit men’s mental health, community, grief, and the importance of purpose and connection in modern life.This is a conversation about strength in every sense of the word — not just lifting heavier weights, but becoming harder to break mentally when life gets…

People in this episode

Host: Karl O Rourke

Guest: Sam Grover

Topics covered

  • Strongman training
  • Strength building
  • Mental resilience
  • Coaching philosophy
  • Men's mental health
  • Community and brotherhood

Keywords

  • strongman
  • strength training
  • deadlift
  • squat
  • bench press
  • coaching
  • mental health
  • resilience

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