Dan Green on Mastering the Sumo Deadlift, Training Through Pain, and Chasing Strength at All Costs

What’s the secret to legendary squats and deadlifts? Powerlifting icon Dan Green joins Mark Bell’s Power Project to reveal the training strategies, mindset, and nutrition tips that helped him dominate the lifting world. 💪🔥 🔑 Key Takeaways: - Dan’s proven methods for building massive squats and deadlifts - His unique approach to balancing intensity, volume, and recovery - Why front squats are a game-changer for strength and growth - Injury prevention tips every lifter needs to know - The role of hamstring and hip flexibility in unlocking power - Nutrition hacks for fueling peak performance CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - What Makes Colton So Good 02:35 - Dan's Gymnastics and Cheerleading Career 06:49 - Romanian Deadlifts for Hamstrings 11:24 - How to Deadlift Techniques 16:37 - The Deadlift Party Explained 19:59 - Sponsor Segment 23:24 - How to Execute the Deadlift Party 27:50 - Building Muscle Strategies 29:00 - Westside Barbell Training 31:00 - Learning from Other Lifters 37:00 - Upper Body Hypertrophy Techniques 39:40 - Barbell Bulgarian Split Squats Discussion 43:05 - Is Colton the GOAT of Powerlifting? 46:41 - Xendurance Discount Code “KONA20” 47:19 - Palovu Discount Code “KONA” 49:00 - Injury Prevention Insights 50:29 - Mental Focus During Deadlifts 54:29 - Recovery Techniques 57:38 - How Heavy is Heavy Enough? 1:02:50 - Training for Strength Effectively 1:04:49 - Nutrition for Powerlifters 1:09:47 - Balancing Training and Fatherhood 1:11:24 - Young Lifters: Strength vs. Size Debate 1:15:32 - Discussing Neck Injuries with Lifters 1:17:51 - Calisthenics' Role in Powerlifting 1:21:00 - Bulletproofing Tendons and Ligaments 1:25:00 - Larry's New Goals in Powerlifting 1:26:58 - Good Life Proteins Overview 1:30:00 - Training with Stan Efferding 1:31:54 - Backyard Meet of the Century Recap 1:33:12 - What's Next for Larry? 1:36:27 - Keeping Hips Healthy in Training 1:38:58 - Tips for Stronger Sumo Deadlift Lockout 1:42:48 - Mindset Strategies Before Lifts 1:47:47 - Volume Management in BBBC Routine 1:50:40 - Inspiration for Getting into Powerlifting 1:53:28 - Location of Boss Barbell Club 1:53:38 - Where to Find Dan Green Special perks for our listeners below! 🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription! 🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab! Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes! Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1 Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW 🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎 ➢https://emr-tek.com/ Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order! 👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶 ➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject 🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!! ➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements! ➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel! Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast ➢ https://www.PowerProject.live ➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast ➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell Follow Nsima Inyang ➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store ➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman ➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=en Follow Andrew Zaragoza ➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/ ➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewz #PowerProject #Podcast #MarkBell #FitnessPodcast #markbellspowerproject