world, Strange Grayson. We explore our shared history of hitting rock bottom with injuries from traditional training and how a few key conceptual shifts completely changed the game.

Grayson details his "Matrix moment" at his first Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) certification, where he realized that despite being able to lift hundreds of pounds, his body was full of untrained "holes" that left him fragile. We discuss why "perfect technique" isn't a magical safety blanket, the crucial difference between training muscles and connective tissue, and why true longevity in fitness is an "infinite game" of creativity and exploration.

Grayson also provides a masterclass in injury rehabilitation, breaking down the exact step-by-step process he would use to assess and rebuild my recently torn bicep, taking it from passive motion all the way to high-speed, dynamic loading.

Whether you're an athlete tired of feeling beat up or a coach looking for a more thoughtful approach, this conversation will give you a new framework for building a truly resilient and capable body.

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Timestamps 

03:00 - Introduction: How a simple question about FRC started the conversation years ago.

 04:50 - The "Matrix Moment": Realizing you can be incredibly strong yet fragile and "untrained." 

06:20 - The Injury That Changed Everything: How a simple stretch led to a hospital visit and exposed a deep misunderstanding of physiology. 

08:50 - How 10 days of mobility work in Greece fixed a chronic shoulder injury that years of lifting couldn't. 

11:45 - Strange Grayson's Origin Story: From CrossFit gym owner to throwing his back out lifting an empty cardboard box. 

13:25 - The FRC certification that connected all the dots and explained why some clients get stronger while others just get hurt. 

15:00 - The #1 Challenge: Getting clients to buy into a new training philosophy. 

17:15 - The Mindset Shift: Why the "grind harder" roadmap doesn't lead to longevity. 20:00 - The Bicep Tear: A full breakdown of the freak accident in Spain. 

22:20 - Why Your 350lb Clean Drops by 50lbs if You Move Your Hand 1cm. 

24:45 - Grayson’s Approach: Why the "internal feeling" of an exercise is more important than the setup. 

27:30 - The Science of a Tear: How a simple bruise can accelerate force onto connective tissue. 

29:50 - Your Body Gives "Whispers" Before It "Screams"—Are You Listening? 

31:10 - Fitness as an "Infinite Game" vs. a Finite Race to Lift Heavier. 

34:00 - Bicep Rehab Masterclass: Grayson's step-by-step plan for assessing and rebuilding the injury. 

37:50 - Critical Question: What do you do when a client says they "feel nothing" during a stretch? 

44:50 - Grayson's Progressive Loading Strategy: From Isometrics to Over-speed Eccentrics. 

47:45 - Grayson's Current Focus: Balancing the ego of "feats of strength" with the demands of Jiu-Jitsu. 

50:50 - Why FRC is perfectly designed for the demands of Jiu-Jitsu. 

55:00 - The "Lazy Strength" Paradox: How Grayson hit a lifetime PR after taking a year OFF from lifting. 

59:30 - The Difference Between Directing Energy Externally (Lifting) vs. Internally (Isometrics). 

1:01:00 - Why do people resist new training ideas? The fear of losing strength. 

1:03:00 - How your physical training shapes your personality and confidence. 

1:06:00 - Using Training to Change Your Brain Chemistry for Creativity or Focus. 1:09:00 - Where to find Strange Grayson and learn more about his work.

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