Brute Strength Podcast

Most athletes and fitness fanatics underestimate how innovative grip technology can unlock their true potential. Sean Coote, founder of Frog Grips, reveals the game-changing innovation that transformed CrossFit performance and how it’s just getting started. In this episode, Sean shares the unlikely origins of Frog Grips: a journey sparked by boredom during COVID, and a relentless quest for the per...

Most athletes chase stronger lifts and faster times, but what if the secret to peak performance is actually less? Luka Đukić reveals how shifting his focus from volume to quality transformed his fitness, enabling him to hit new PRs while maintaining his speed and endurance. If you're tired of endless training hours that sacrifice your results, this episode is your wake-up call to optimize your...

After missing the CrossFit Games in 2025, Aniol Ekai made a decision that changed his performance ever since: He stopped focusing on outcomes and started focusing on execution. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Aniol breaks down the lessons learned from last season, the mindset shifts that helped him dominate the European Semifinal, and why he believes maturity has become one of his g...

An insight into the thoughts of one of the best coaches in the game. THE BRUTE BRIEF will bring you the why behind Matt Torres's methodologies and teachings. Today, we explore how to Build Bullet Proof Shoulders & Hips and other insights Matt has on training, competing, and his athletes.

Most CrossFit athletes think endurance improvement comes from simply doing more cardio, more zone 2, and more hard intervals. According to Brute Endurance Coach Mark Cullen, that's exactly where many athletes go wrong. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Mark joins George Rhigas to break down the endurance concepts that actually move the needle for CrossFit athletes. From Zone 2 myt...

This week on the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Snorri Baron, founder of Bakland Management and one of the leading athlete managers in CrossFit and HYROX. Snorri has worked with athletes like Sara Sigmundsdottir, BKG, Emma Lawson, Lucy McGonigle, Ricky Garard, and many more while helping shape sponsorships, athlete brands, and careers behind the scenes. In this episode, we talk about:• H...

Ella is coming off her best season yet, with a top-15 finish in the Open and her strongest Quarterfinals performance ever. In this episode, George and Ella dive deeper into what her journey has looked like thus far, the challenges she's faced, and what has made the biggest difference for her when it comes to becoming elite in the sport. This episode will help you get to know our Brute athlete,...

Is CrossFit actually moving forward or drifting away from what made it great? In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Jake Marconi and Coach El to talk about the current state of the sport, the Games season, and what needs to change. We cover:• Regionals vs the current format• Why the sub-elite athlete matters more than you think• The impact of constant season changes• Why...

Emma Lawson is coming off her best CrossFit Open performance yet and heading into Semifinals with a completely different mindset. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Emma shares what changed. From stepping away from CrossFit and rebuilding her relationship with training, to letting go of external validation and finding confidence in her own process, this conversation dives into the real...

Aimee Cringle is one of the most consistent athletes in the sport right now. Games athlete, second place at WFP, and competing against some of the best in the world. But her mindset might surprise you. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we dive into what it actually looks like to train, compete, and improve at the highest level of CrossFit. Aimee shares what it’s like preparing for an...

What actually makes a future CrossFit Games athlete? In this episode of the Brute Coaches Podcast, Domenic D'Agostino and Coach El go deep on talent identification, athlete development, and what separates good from elite. We break down:-Why strength should come before conditioning for young athletes-How to spot real potential early-The role of Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and movement quality-...

What actually makes a CrossFit champion? In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Jason Hopper and Coach El to break down the real changes that led to his rise. This is not about doing more, it's about doing what matters. If you’re serious about improving your performance, this conversation will change how you think about training. 🎧 Listen now and start training with p...

If you feel like you’re working hard but not actually improving… this is the episode you need. Right after our first Australian Brute training camp, we sat down with Emily Clements and Julia Hannaford to talk about what’s actually moving the needle in their training right now. This isn’t surface-level advice. We get into what changed when they moved from template programs to individualized coachin...

Most CrossFit athletes say they want to qualify, but very few are willing to live like the pros who do. In this episode, we break down: • Why you have to act like a pro before you qualify• Minimum effective dose vs maximum effective dose• Why jumping programs kills progress• How elite camps actually build athletes• The real sacrifices behind semifinals runs If you are stuck at almost, this convers...

What does it take to stay competitive as you get older while also building a life outside the gym? Khan Porter joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about the evolution of training, identity, and mental performance after years at the top of the sport. This conversation covers both the physical AND psychological sides of longevity. If you want to compete for a long time without losing yourself i...

In this Brute Strength episode, we sit down with Brute Hyrox athlete Fabian Johnson to break down the biggest conditioning mistakes CrossFitters make when transitioning into Hyrox-style racing. A lot of athletes think they just need more intensity, but intensity without an aerobic base only gets you so far. We cover: • Why Zone 2 training matters• How to build endurance without losing strength• Ru...

Not sure which program you should be following? In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we break down every option in the Brute ecosystem so you can stop guessing and start training with intent. Coaches Matt and Jaden explain exactly who each track is for, how much time it actually takes, and why choosing the right program matters more than selecting the hardest one. This episode is a go-to...

Dallin Pepper has been part of Brute since he was a teenager and is now a multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Dallin breaks down what it actually takes to build a career in CrossFit. Not just making the Games, but staying there. We talk about:• Growing up in CrossFit and competing as a teen• Joining Brute and training in high-intensity camp environm...

CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time. In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in CrossFit, what it was like negotiating deals when there was no precedent, and why protecting athletes mattered more than chasing short-term financial gain. Matt shares stories from the early days with Games athletes, how brands and athletes lear...

CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time. In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in CrossFit, what it was like negotiating deals when there was no precedent, and why protecting athletes mattered more than chasing short-term financial gain. Matt shares stories from the early days with Games athletes, how brands and athletes lear...

Strength used to win CrossFit. Now it just keeps you from losing. In this episode of the Brute Strength Podcast, coaches break down what actually separates athletes today, from quarterfinals all the way to the Games. If you are a competitor, coach, or someone who actually cares about performance, this episode will make you rethink how you train. Subscribe for more coaches' conversations like t...

Brent Fikowski joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about what it really takes to keep up with modern CrossFit. The caliber is higher, the tests are different, and “good enough” on the machines and running is not good enough anymore. If you want to train smarter, move cleaner, and compete better, this one is worth the full listen. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more.

What actually wins CrossFit competitions? In this live podcast from Denmark at WFP, the Brute coaching team breaks down the real process behind winning. We talk athlete trust, tapering, warm-ups, managing competition stress, and why more work is usually the wrong answer. From Games-level athletes to Open and Quarterfinal athletes, the same principles apply. Calm beats chaos. Process beats panic. C...

Most CrossFit athletes are working hard on conditioning, but very few are training endurance the right way. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, endurance coach Mark Cullen breaks down how CrossFitters should actually approach running, biking, and engine work to improve performance without burning out.🔥 Watch the full episode here👊 Train with Brute: https://www.brutetraining.com/📲 Fol...

PhD researcher and WOD Science creator Gommaar D'Hulst joins the Brute Training Podcast to break down what science actually tells us about CrossFit training and where the sport is still flying blind. We dive into power output, movement efficiency, zone two training, recovery, and why heart rate does not always mean what CrossFitters think it means. Gommaar explains why functional fitness is ha...