710: Robert Oberst is Stronger than You

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Robert Oberst, one of the strongest men in the world. Robert will be soon competing for title of World's Strongest Man in Manila, the Philippines. In this episode they talk training, growing up big and how to survive flying in an airplane when you are the size of two men. “I feel if I want more food, I take it in.” Robert talks about how many meals he eats a day and the misconception about strong men physiques/genetics. (4:05) “I have to believe in the product, there is so much crap out there.” What it takes for him to promote a supplement company and feed his fire. (14:20) You are an average of the five people you spend the most time with. The guys talk about having to break up with people who no longer fit in their life. (19:05) Beat yourself against the iron and someday you will be strong. How an encounter with underprivileged kids changed his outlook on everyday life. (23:15) “Warming up is for pussies!” Robert explains why he is not your average strong man. (33:50) The rivalry between Robert and Eddie Hall…heated or competitive for the upcoming world’s competition? (39:18) You have to relate to people and be able to talk to them. What is the hardest thing about being a strong man? (49:30) Pain relief? The country that has the craziest fans? What events is he looking forward to the most at the upcoming worlds and who is his biggest competition? (1:00:38) Final thoughts and tune into CBS to watch the worlds! (1:08:30) Links/Products Mentioned: Ep 661-Matt Vincent - Mind Pump Media HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’: The St. Brown Football Family & quest for NFL greatness Robert Oberst 211kg (465lb) American log press record at 2015 Arnold Classic Australia Cannabinoids in the management of difficult to treat pain Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram World's Strongest Man 2018 Headed To The Philippines Felix (@Markfelixtv) Twitter Matthew Vincent (@ihviiimattvincent)  Instagram Eddie Hall (@eddiehallWSM)  Twitter Zydrunas Savickas BIG Z (@savickas_bigz)  Instagram Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month’s membership 2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!) 3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)