The Hidden Secret to Building Real Strength (Hint: It’s Not Just Heavy Lifts)

The Hidden Secret to Building Real Strength (Hint: It’s Not Just Heavy Lifts)

What if building real strength has nothing to do with just lifting heavy weights? In this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and guest Mike Aidala dive deep into the hidden keys to true strength that most people never consider.


From mastering stability and mobility to the benefits of Zone 2 training and incorporating movements like Turkish getups, this conversation explores how strength isn’t just about raw power but a blend of skill, control, and endurance. Mike shares how focusing on flexibility, controlled progress, and emotional resilience can take fitness to a whole new level, even during ultramarathons and extreme endurance challenges.


Whether you’re a weightlifter, runner, or just looking to add more strength and longevity to your fitness journey, episode 1143 provides insights that will change how you think about your training. Tune in to discover how the real secret lies in balancing strength, mind, and movement in ways you’ve never imagined.

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Chapters:

0:00 Why stability and mobility matter

1:54 Training like an Olympian

5:34 Acrobatics and performance

7:34 Zone 2 training benefits

11:15 Preparing for ultramarathons

13:02 Starting ultramarathons

16:30 Walking 100,000 steps

18:06 Recovery from endurance events

21:22 Strength during endurance

22:59 Defining true strength

26:25 Turkish getups and control

28:07 Hard work vs talent

31:14 Protein diversity for muscle

32:49 Gymnastics for balance

36:00 Yoga builds strength

37:34 Yoga for focus

41:06 Balance for strength

42:44 Arm positions for lifts

45:47 Stability prevents injuries

47:31 Functional strength tips

50:59 Stability in heavy lifting

52:39 Home exercises for stability

56:08 Balancing strength and flexibility

57:45 Intentional strength training

1:00:58 Gradual strength progress

1:02:27 Calisthenics skill-building

1:05:38 Picking the right weight

1:07:14 Learning from mentors

1:10:27 Emotional focus in fitness

1:12:01 Emotional resilience training

1:15:23 Conflict and communication

1:17:10 Expanding emotional vocabulary

1:20:18 Relaxation aids strength

1:22:07 Stress impacts progress

1:25:29 Disconnect to refocus

1:27:07 Planning record lifts

1:30:20 Water bike adventures

1:31:56 Knee sleeves for support

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Power Project EP. 31 - Steroids and Squats

Power Project EP. 31 - Steroids and Squats

Mark Bell speaks on "The Evidence of WFN" video and admits he gave it a "Like" on youtube. He and Steven Smokey Granzella talked about some epic new world record squats and other current events. Re-Watch the Live Stream Here:https://youtu.be/80ttDuSEcYY ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/user-921692324 ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

6 Apr 20181h 15min

Power Project EP. 30 - Bro Session Live

Power Project EP. 30 - Bro Session Live

Just the homies talking about stealing Quest bars, current events in Powerlifting and your questions. Re-Watch the Live Stream Here: https://youtu.be/4r2reaTRF54 ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/user-921692324 ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

4 Apr 20181h 7min

Power Project EP. 29 - Ron Penna

Power Project EP. 29 - Ron Penna

Today we have Ron Penna, the Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition, Ketopet, and the Epigenix Foundation. Quest Nutrition grew 57,000% in it's first three years and was ranked the 2nd fastest growing companies in 2014. This is the man behind it all. Re-Watch the Live Stream Here: https://youtu.be/0fTlDfWeT4I Watch all live streams at https://PowerProject.Live ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/user-921692324 ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

2 Apr 20182h 34min

Power Project EP. 28 - Bruce Cardenas

Power Project EP. 28 - Bruce Cardenas

Bruce is the Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition, Brand & Relationship Builder and possibly one of the best follows on instagram. Whether it's The Rock posing for a photo, a booth full of fitness chicks, or literally anybody famous, you can bet Bruce is there. Learn how he became a part of Quest Nutrition and is helping to grow the already gigantic brand. This episode was filmed on location in southern California. ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/markbellspowerproject ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

30 Mars 201843min

Power Project EP. 27 - Ben Pakulski

Power Project EP. 27 - Ben Pakulski

Live with Bodybuilding champ, Ben Pakulski. Ben is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. This episode was recorded live on 3/14/18. Rewatch the Live Stream: https://youtu.be/s_yJgL6s9b8 ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/user-921692324 ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

29 Mars 20182h 6min

Power Project EP. 26 - Chuck Liddell

Power Project EP. 26 - Chuck Liddell

Today's guest is the one and only, Chuck The Iceman Liddell. A walking legend in combat sports and probably one of your favorite fighters of all time. This is every fight fan's dream of a podcast. Chuck talking about fighting. Mark Bell asked Chuck how he go into MMA and where he got his start. Chuck would later tell us some amazing octagon and street fights. ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/markbellspowerproject ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

28 Mars 20181h 17min

Power Project EP. 25 - Bradley Martyn

Power Project EP. 25 - Bradley Martyn

We commandeered the Culture Cast studio to record a Power Project episode with Bradley Martyn. He and Mark Bell talked about instagram in the early days, giving back to the fans and dealing with anxiety and depression. Special thanks to Kevin Somoza for running the board on this episode. ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/markbellspowerproject ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

27 Mars 20181h 28min

Power Project EP. 24 - Shawn Baker

Power Project EP. 24 - Shawn Baker

Mark Bell's Power Project live with Carnivore expert Dr. Shawn Baker. Shawn is an orthopedic surgeon, weight lifting world record holder, and the biggest meathead we've had on the show. Mainly because he eats 4-6lbs of red meat per day. Recorded live on 3/13/18. Watch Live Stream: https://youtu.be/9Z3hQcz7tw8 ➢Subscribe Rate & Review on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-power-project/id1341346059?mt=2 ➢Listen on Stitcher Here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-power-project?refid=stpr ➢Listen on Google Play here: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izf6a3gudzyn66kf364qx34cctq?t=Mark_Bells_Power_Project ➢Listen on SoundCloud Here: https://soundcloud.com/markbellspowerproject ➢SHOP NOW: https://markbellslingshot.com/ FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell

26 Mars 20181h 56min

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