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Nsima Inyang, Mutant and Movement Coach — True Athleticism at Any Age, Microdosing Movement, “Rope Flow” as a Key Unlock, Why Sleds and Sandbags Matter, and Much More (#816)

“I look at rope flow as its own internal martial art.”
— Nsima Inyang

Nsima Inyang (@nsimainyang) is a strength athlete, movement coach, and co-host of Mark Bell’s Power Project, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. He is also one of the most freakishly athletic humans I’ve ever met. He’s a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a professional natural bodybuilder (placed top five in the world), and an elite-level powerlifter (750-plus-pound deadlift, etc.)—but what sets him apart is how he blends all those worlds with unconventional training tools like kettlebells, maces, sandbags, and rope flow. After nearly 20 years of lifting and martial arts, Nsima has developed a unique way of helping people build muscle, move better, and stay pain-free for life.

Nsima is also the founder of The Stronger Human, a growing online community focused on strength, movement, and resilience. With hundreds of thousands following his YouTube content, Nsima’s mission is simple: help people feel powerful in their bodies again—without relying solely on machines, cookie-cutter workouts, or the fitness industry’s outdated rules.

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

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Referenced Videos

Workout Movements & Practices

Lifts/Strength Training

Movement Practices

Specialized Movement Details

  • Nordic Hamstring Curl: an eccentric hamstring strengthening exercise that has been shown to reduce hamstring injury rates by up to 51% in athletes.
  • Copenhagen Plank: a side plank variation that targets the often-neglected adductor muscles, reducing groin injury risk and improving hip stability.
  • AcroYoga: a physical practice combining yoga, acrobatics, and healing arts that develops trust, communication, and strength through partner-based movements.
  • Baguazhang: an internal Chinese martial art characterized by circular walking patterns and flowing movements based on Taoist philosophy and the Eight Trigrams.

Workout Tools & Equipment

General

  • Barbell: a long metal bar used in weightlifting to hold plates for exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.
  • Plates: cast iron or rubber weight plates that attach to barbells and dumbbells to add resistance.
  • Kettlebell: a cast iron or steel ball with a handle used for ballistic exercises combining cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training.
  • Sandbag: a weighted bag filled with sand used for functional training that challenges stability and grip strength.
  • Dumbbells: short bars with weights on both ends designed for single-hand use in strength training and muscle isolation exercises.
  • Torque TANK M3 Push Sled: a training device pushed or pulled across surfaces to build power, speed, and conditioning with magnetic resistance technology.
  • Rings (Gymnastics Rings): suspended rings used for upper body strength training, requiring significant core stability and coordination.
  • Resistance Bands: elastic bands that provide variable resistance for strength training, rehabilitation, and mobility work.
  • Rebounder: a small trampoline with bungee cords used for low-impact cardiovascular exercise and lymphatic drainage.
  • Medicine Ball: a weighted ball used for plyometric exercises, core training, and functional movement patterns.

Specialized

Ropes for Rope Flow

  • RMT Rope: a specialized flow rope by WeckMethod designed for rotational movement training to develop mobility, coordination, and core strength.

Grip Tools

  • Gripper: hand strengthening tools that improve grip strength and forearm development through resistance training.
  • Rice Bucket: a container filled with rice used for hand and finger strengthening exercises and rehabilitation.

Soft Tissue Tools

  • Foam Roller: a cylindrical tool used for self-myofascial release to improve tissue quality and reduce muscle tension.
  • Body Lever (“The Nutcracker”): a lever-based self-massage tool for applying targeted pressure to trigger points.
  • Gua Sha Tool (Or a Butter Knife as a Substitute): a traditional Chinese medicine tool used for scraping therapy to improve circulation and release tension.
  • Supernova: a specialized myofascial release tool designed for deep tissue work and trigger point therapy.
  • Peanut: a dual-ball massage tool shaped like a peanut for spinal alignment and bilateral muscle release.
  • Tune Up Fitness Balls: therapy balls created by Jill Miller for self-massage, trigger point release, and myofascial therapy.
  • Theragun: a percussive therapy device that delivers rapid pulses to muscles for pain relief and recovery.
  • Hitachi Magic Wand: a powerful vibrating massager originally designed for personal use but adapted for muscle therapy.
  • Rubz Ball: a textured massage ball designed for trigger point therapy and myofascial release.
  • Acupressure Mat (Nayoya, Shakti, Bed of Nails mentioned as brands): a mat covered with plastic spikes that applies pressure to trigger acupressure points for pain relief and relaxation.
  • Back Buddy/Thera Cane: S-shaped self-massage tools with multiple knobs for reaching trigger points throughout the back and body.

Lifting Gear

  • Powerlifting Suit: a tight-fitting supportive garment worn in equipped powerlifting competitions to assist with heavy lifting.
  • Weight Belt: a supportive belt worn around the waist during heavy lifting to increase intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.
  • Sling Shot: an elastic bench press training aid that allows for overloading while reinforcing proper form and reducing shoulder stress.
  • Shake Strap: a knee support accessory designed for powerlifting and strength training.

Other

  • Safety Squat Yoke: a specialized barbell with a yoke design that positions weight forward and includes handles for improved squat mechanics.
  • Hunkerin Stool: a specialized stool designed for improving deep squat positioning and mobility.
  • Sorinex Nordic Hamstring Curl Machine: a specialized piece of equipment designed for performing Nordic hamstring curls and glute-ham raises.
  • ATG Device for Wrist Work: specialized equipment from Athletic Truth Group for wrist strengthening and mobility work.
  • Abrahangs/Hangboards: training boards with various holds used by climbers to develop finger and grip strength.

People

  • Mark Bell: American world record-holding powerlifter, inventor of the Sling Shot, and founder of Super Training Gym who has squatted over 1,080 lbs and benched 854 lbs.
  • Jerzy Gregorek: Polish-American four-time World Weightlifting Champion and co-creator of The Happy Body Program who immigrated from Poland as a political refugee in 1986.
  • Serge Gracovetsky: Canadian engineer and researcher who developed the spinal engine theory and authored influential works on human biomechanics and spine function.
  • David Weck: fitness innovator and inventor of the BOSU Ball who created Rope Flow and founded WeckMethod, focusing on rotational movement training and both-sides-utilized training principles.
  • Bill Maeda: strength coach and powerlifter associated with Mark Bell’s Super Training Gym, known for his expertise in powerlifting technique and training methods.
  • Ben Patrick: basketball player turned trainer who overcame chronic knee injuries and founded Athletic Truth Group, popularizing knees-over-toes training methods for knee health and athletic performance.
  • Charlie Chaplin: an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, whose gait is not something you should try to emulate.
  • Kelly Starrett: Doctor of Physical Therapy, CrossFit trainer, and New York Times bestselling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard who co-founded The Ready State for mobility and movement training.
  • Pavel Tsatsouline: Belarusian-American fitness instructor and former Soviet Special Forces trainer who introduced Russian kettlebell training to the West and founded StrongFirst, the “school of strength.”
  • Colton Engelbrecht: competitive powerlifter known for his strong deadlift and involvement in the powerlifting community.
  • Ed Coan: widely regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time, holding 71 world records and achieving a legendary 2,463 lb total at 220 lb bodyweight.
  • Tyreek Hill: elite NFL wide receiver known for his exceptional speed and agility, currently playing for the Miami Dolphins.
  • Chris Sommer: former US national team gymnastics coach who developed Gymnastic Bodies training system focusing on bodyweight strength and flexibility.
  • Andrii Bondarenko: professional acrobat and hand balancing specialist who has performed with Cirque du Soleil and teaches advanced calisthenics.
  • Jake Kaminski: American Olympic archer and YouTube educator who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics and creates archery instructional content.
  • Emil Abrahamson: fitness enthusiast and movement coach known for his creative approach to bodyweight training and calisthenics.
  • Allyson Felix: American sprinter and the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history with 11 Olympic medals.
  • Michael Phelps: American swimmer and the most successful Olympian of all time with 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds.
  • Wilt Chamberlain: legendary NBA center who scored 100 points in a single game and dominated basketball in the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Kevin Rose: entrepreneur and investor who founded Digg and co-founded Revision3, now a partner at True Ventures focusing on early-stage technology investments.
  • Jake Muise: CEO of Maui Nui Venison, a company focused on sustainable hunting and providing grass-fed venison while supporting Hawaiian ecosystem restoration.
  • Chris Chamberlin: chief coach at WeckMethod and master instructor of rotational movement training, working closely with David Weck to develop and teach their training systems.
  • Graham Tuttle: advocate for natural running and barefoot sprinting who promotes minimalist footwear and natural movement patterns.
  • Cory Schlesinger: strength and conditioning coach who serves as Director of Performance for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns basketball team.
  • Ian Danney: certified strength and conditioning specialist who works with athletes and fitness enthusiasts to improve performance and movement quality.
  • Brian Bulaya: close friend of Nsima Inyang, involved in the fitness and strength training community.
  • Owen Carr: filmmaker and writer who collaborates with Nsima Inyang on creative film projects, including co-writing the 2025 short film Death Knows My Name.
  • Dustin Moskovitz: American entrepreneur who co-founded Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg and later founded Asana, a work management platform.
  • Jason Nemer: co-founder of AcroYoga, combining yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage into a unique practice for partners and groups.
  • Jill Miller: corrective exercise specialist who created the Yoga Tune Up method and Roll Model self-massage techniques using specialized therapy balls.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger: Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and former Governor of California who won Mr. Olympia seven times and starred in iconic action films.
  • Conan O’Brien: American television host, comedian, and writer known for hosting late-night talk shows and his distinctive comedic style.
  • Muhammad Ali: legendary American boxer and activist who was three-time heavyweight champion of the world and known for his social and political activism.
  • Fred Astaire: American dancer, singer, and actor considered one of the greatest dancers in film history, known for his elegant style and innovative choreography.
  • Jack Kornfield: American Buddhist teacher and author who co-founded the Insight Meditation Society and has written extensively on mindfulness and meditation.
  • Suzanne Somers: American actress, author, and businesswoman known for her roles in television and her advocacy for alternative health and wellness approaches.

Products, Brands, and Companies

  • Mark Bell’s Power Project (Podcast/Brand): a fitness podcast and brand covering powerlifting, nutrition, life coaching, and motivation, hosted by Mark Bell (inventor of the Sling Shot), Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza.
  • Maui Nui Venison: a company that produces wild-harvested Axis deer venison from Hawaii, ethically managing invasive deer populations while providing nutrient-dense, stress-free meat with exceptional protein density.
  • The Ready State (formerly MobilityWOD, Kelly Starrett’s company): a mobility and movement education platform founded by Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT, offering online coaching, courses, and tools for pain relief, injury prevention, and athletic performance optimization.
  • Rogue Fitness: a leading manufacturer and distributor of strength and conditioning equipment, serving as an official sponsor of the CrossFit Games, Arnold Classic, and USA Weightlifting, providing everything from barbells and racks to complete gym packages.
  • Torque Fitness: a fitness equipment manufacturer known for their innovative TANK series of magnetic resistance sleds that can be used on any surface indoors or outdoors, providing variable resistance training without weight plates.
  • Freedom Strength: a company specializing in high-quality sandbags for strength training, functional fitness, strongman training, and unconventional training, offering products ranging from 50-400 lbs with built-in filling systems.
  • Bellicon: a German manufacturer of premium mini trampolines (rebounders) featuring ultra-elastic bungee cords instead of metal springs, designed for low-impact fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness training.
  • Sorinex: a family-owned strength training equipment company (since 1980) that is the most sought-after brand for professional teams, colleges, high schools, military bases, and home gyms, known for innovative custom solutions and high-quality manufacturing.
  • Athletic Truth Group (ATG): Ben Patrick’s (known as “Knees Over Toes Guy”) online coaching platform that focuses on bulletproofing knees and improving athletic performance through specialized exercises and movement patterns.
  • Tune Up Fitness: Jill Miller’s company offering self-care fitness programs including Yoga Tune Up, The Roll Model Method, and Body by Breath, focusing on self-myofascial release, mobility, and pain management through movement and massage balls.
  • Nayoya: a brand offering acupressure mats and pillow sets with 6,210 pressure points designed for back pain relief, stress reduction, and improved circulation, available primarily through Amazon and retail partners.
  • Shakti: a company producing handmade acupressure mats in India with thousands of sharp spikes designed to stimulate acupoints, offering three intensity levels and focusing on stress relief, muscle relaxation, and improved sleep.
  • Bed of Nails: the original premium acupressure mat company featuring 8,820 acupuncture pressure points with 42 non-toxic nails per plate, designed for back pain relief, relaxation, and stress reduction using eco-friendly materials.
  • Armaid: a self-massage tool specifically designed for treating arm, wrist, hand, elbow, bicep, and tricep issues, helping reduce tendonitis and repetitive strain injuries through trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage techniques.
  • Cirque du Soleil: a world-renowned entertainment company that completely reinvented circus arts, known for their theatrical, character-driven performances without animals, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, stunning visuals, and immersive storytelling across touring shows and permanent Las Vegas productions.

Books

Documentaries/TV Shows

  • Conan O’Brien Must Go: an Emmy Award-winning travel series where former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien travels the world to meet fans he previously connected with on his podcast, experiencing local cultures with his signature comedic style.
  • The Tim Ferriss Experiment: a reality series where bestselling author Tim Ferriss attempts to master notoriously difficult skills in record time, with the parkour episode featuring him learning ninja-like movement techniques including running up walls and navigating urban environments with speed and grace.

Anatomical/Physiological Terms

Planes of Movement

  • Sagittal Plane: a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves, where forward and backward movements occur.
  • Frontal (Coronal) Plane: a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back halves, where side-to-side movements occur.
  • Transverse Plane: a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves, where rotational movements occur.

Muscles/Body Parts

  • Quadratus Lumborum (QL): a deep posterior abdominal wall muscle that stabilizes the lumbar spine and assists with lateral flexion and extension.
  • External Obliques: the largest and most superficial abdominal muscle that assists with trunk flexion, lateral flexion, and contralateral rotation.
  • Glutes: the group of three muscles (gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) that form the buttocks and control hip movement and stability.
  • Adductors: a group of muscles on the inner thigh that move the leg toward the body’s midline and stabilize the pelvis.
  • Hamstrings: a group of three muscles on the back of the thigh that flex the knee and extend the hip joint.
  • Quads: the four-muscle group on the front of the thigh that extends the knee and flexes the hip joint.
  • Calves: the muscles on the back of the lower leg, primarily the gastrocnemius and soleus, that plantar flex the foot and assist with knee flexion.
  • Scapula: the triangular shoulder blade bone that provides attachment points for muscles and allows arm movement at the shoulder joint.
  • Lats: the large, flat muscles of the back that adduct, extend, and internally rotate the arm at the shoulder joint.
  • Biceps: the two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm.
  • IT Band: the iliotibial band, a thick connective tissue structure that runs along the outer thigh from hip to knee, providing lateral knee stability.
  • Vastus Lateralis: the largest of the quadriceps muscles, located on the outer thigh, that extends the knee and stabilizes the patella.

Concepts

  • Time Under Tension: a training method that involves slowing down exercise movements to increase the duration muscles are under strain, potentially enhancing muscle growth.
  • Breathing: the process of respiration, with proper diaphragmatic breathing being essential for core stability and optimal exercise performance.
  • Neutral Spine: the natural alignment of the spine maintaining its three curves (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) to minimize stress and optimize function.
  • Spinal Engine: a biomechanical concept describing how the spine generates and transfers power through rotational movement patterns during locomotion.
  • Contralateral Movement: movement patterns where opposite sides of the body work together, such as left arm with right leg during walking.
  • Figure Eight Rotation: a three-dimensional spinal movement pattern that combines rotation, lateral flexion, and extension/flexion in a figure-eight motion.
  • Disassociation (Upper/Lower Body): the ability to move the upper and lower body independently while maintaining core stability and proper alignment.
  • Valsalva Maneuver: a breathing technique involving forced exhalation against a closed airway to increase intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.
  • Intra-Abdominal Pressure: the pressure within the abdominal cavity that provides core stability and supports the spine during movement and lifting.
  • Unilateral/Bilateral Movement: exercises performed with one limb (unilateral) versus both limbs simultaneously (bilateral), affecting balance, coordination, and strength development.
  • Axial Loading: forces applied along the long axis of the spine, typically during weight-bearing activities, that compress the vertebrae and intervertebral discs.
  • Butt Wink: the posterior tilting of the pelvis and rounding of the lower back that occurs at the bottom of a squat due to limited hip mobility.
  • Hyperlordosis: an excessive inward curvature of the lumbar spine that can cause lower back pain and postural dysfunction.
  • Dorsiflexion: the upward movement of the foot at the ankle joint, bringing the toes closer to the shin, important for walking and squatting mechanics.
  • Sarcopenia: the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength that typically begins in the third decade of life and accelerates with aging.
  • Bone Density: the amount of mineral content in bone tissue, which affects bone strength and fracture risk, influenced by weight-bearing exercise and nutrition.

Concrete Numbers/Statistics

Nsima’s Lifts (Last Meet)

  • Squat: 622 lbs.
  • Bench: 396 lbs (missed 405 lbs).
  • Deadlift: 755 lbs.
  • Total: 1,758 lbs.
  • Attempts: 8 out of 9.

Nsima’s Lifts (Gym)

  • Squat: 645 lbs.
  • Deadlift: 775 lbs.

Deadlift Working Sets: 495 lbs, 585+ lbs for triples, doubles, singles.

Colton Engelbrecht’s Lifts (in kilograms)

  • Squat: 470 kg (~1,036 lbs)
  • Bench: 260 kg (~573 lbs)
  • Deadlift: 470 kg (~1,036 lbs)
  • Total: ~2,650 lbs at 275 lbs bodyweight, at 22 years old.

Nordic Curls

  • Tyreek Hill: 10 reps (mentioned as previous record).
  • Nsima Inyang: 15 reps (mentioned as beating the record).
  • World Record (mentioned): ~25 reps by a lighter individual.

Jerzy Gregorek’s Trainee: stiff-legged deadlifts with 315 lbs off an elevated platform after having fused vertebrae.

Tim’s Cossack Squat: with a 70 or 80-pound kettlebell.

Tim’s Back Squat (past): ~400 lbs for a set of 10.

Nsima’s Mom’s Age: 67 years old.

Nsima’s Grandmother’s Age: Lived to 100.

SHOW NOTES

  • [00:00:00] Start.
  • [00:07:57] Defining powerlifting and Nsima’s elite totals.
  • [00:10:30] Nsima’s first video that grabbed my attention.
  • [00:11:26] Serge Gracovetsky and The Spinal Engine.
  • [00:12:18] How Nsima avoids the distinctive plane-bound movement of many bodybuilders.
  • [00:16:45] My tango struggles and coping with the “waist of a chicken.”
  • [00:18:12] Intro to rope flow and David Weck.
  • [00:20:15] Rope flow benefits, mechanics, and efficacy as an internal martial art.
  • [00:35:21] Minimum effective dose rope flow.
  • [00:37:37] Rope flow equipment and costs.
  • [00:39:31] Bill Maeda and movement as daily practice.
  • [00:42:38] How my three years of chronic pain and movement limitations might have been solved by breathing properly.
  • [00:48:53] Lower body training: unilateral before bilateral, sandbags vs. barbells.
  • [00:52:29] Box squats and safety: managing compression sensitivity and range of motion.
  • [00:58:37] Set rep programming for non-elite powerlifters.
  • [01:05:12] Eschew the monotonous. Embrace the exercise that inspires you.
  • [01:09:39] Caution: don’t train your way into adopting a sub-optimal gait.
  • [01:12:04] Sumo deadlifting technique, Colton Engelbrecht, and Nsima’s meaty hands.
  • [01:20:49] Ed Coan: the greatest powerlifter and his anatomical advantages.
  • [01:24:31] Staggered stance deadlifts: alternative approach relating to natural movement patterns.
  • [01:26:08] Bang-for-buck exercises: kettlebell swings and sandbag training benefits.
  • [01:29:54] Cossack squats and adductor training: addressing weak links in movement.
  • [01:33:27] Ankle mobility, Ben Patrick, and ATG methods.
  • [01:38:18] How regression solved Nsima’s chronic knee injury pain.
  • [01:40:19] “Scale it down” philosophy: the importance of ego-free progression.
  • [01:47:37] Microdosing movement: small daily doses vs. intensive sessions.
  • [01:52:12] Placing equipment strategically for daily use.
  • [01:58:41] Calisthenics and body weight strength: why barbells don’t equal body control.
  • [02:05:27] Rock climbing inspiration: 70-year-olds outperforming younger athletes.
  • [02:08:20] Non-negotiable lifts: sled work as the foundation movement.
  • [02:21:42] Kelly Starrett and soft tissue work fundamentals.
  • [02:26:28] Self-massage tools and techniques: from Gua Sha to Body Lever to tennis balls.
  • [02:33:38] Evidence-based fitness limitations: not waiting for papers to validate effective practices.
  • [02:38:13] Nightly protocols, acupressure, and Andrii Bondarenko.
  • [02:45:17] Learning to heal yourself: developing internal reference points for soft tissue work.
  • [02:46:15] Back buddies and medicine balls.
  • [02:49:11] Nordic curls challenge: beating Tyreek Hill’s record through systematic progression.
  • [02:55:26] Bone density fundamentals: compression, tension, impact, and rotation stressors.
  • [02:58:02] Jumping and rebounding: why we stop jumping and how to regress back to it.
  • [03:06:02] What Nsima hopes to convey to his audience online and where he can be found.
  • [03:07:53] Gratitude: how this podcast influenced Nsima’s learning journey from age 20.
  • [03:09:00] Micro-progressions, sustainable movement practice, and parting thoughts.

MORE NSIMA INYANG QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW

“I look at rope flow as its own internal martial art.”
— Nsima Inyang

“I’ve had people that are in the Stronger Human community that literally, after day one, they’re finding that they have better balance walking up the steps. And these were people in their fifties and sixties.”
— Nsima Inyang

“The thing that I would want to get you doing is first to make sure that you learn how to breathe while doing everything.”
— Nsima Inyang

“If you want to just get yourself a rope from Home Depot and cut it and make a rope, that’s fine. You can work that. You can even work with an exercise band you might have at home.”
— Nsima Inyang

“Many aspects of evidence-based fitness is that there’s a waiting game to wait for a paper to tell you something works that’s probably been done for centuries in many different cultures for a long time.”
— Nsima Inyang

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