The Fisics of Phytness Pt I: Why Lifting Smarter Beats Lifting Heavier

Think strength training is just about picking things up and putting them down? Think again.

In this episode, we crack open the human body like a high school physics class—except way more fun, and with fewer awkward lab partners. From overhead presses to single-leg movements, we explore how your body works like a system of levers, fulcrums, and force—and why changing how you move matters more than chasing the heaviest weight in the room.

You’ll learn:

• How simply changing your position makes the same movement wildly harder
• What we really mean when we say “add a sprinkle”
• And why compensation isn’t failure—it’s feedback

If you’re ready to train smarter, move better, and geek out (just a little) about the science behind your strength, this episode was made for you.