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This week we host Rob Miller.

He's a competitive climber, starting strength coach, and author of the map of athletic performance.

If the name rings a bell, it's because Rob has been in the game for a long time.

Not only has he been making his way up mountains for 25 years, he was a pioneering figure

in CrossFit starting around 2007. As a sports-specific athlete, Rob's main motivation for training

came from the desire to dominate climbing. What were the influences for Rob's development of the

map of athletic performance? As he candidly discusses, the simple yet

comprehensive diagram was a way to combat public stupidity and personal frustration. The conversation

eventually leads to Rob's affirming stance on strength development, even in sports whose demands

are highly specialized. Rob Miller is a lifelong advocate for smart training principles, including limiting exposure

to high volume and low intensity.

His anecdotes and research surrounding the topic are eye-opening, particularly if you

compete in a fringe sport.

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