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In this captivating Dropping Bombs return, Iraq War veteran and tabbed Army Ranger Chris Giesking reveals why most fitness programs destroy bodies—and how fixing it unlocks ageless performance. With 10,000+ client sessions, a master's degree in human movement, and military-grade discipline, Chris breaks down the joint-by-joint approach, seven fundamental movement patterns, and why your fitness regimen should never hurt you. Now pivoting from aging athletes to teacher wellness, he's on a mission to help educators win the day through strategic movement.

Chris drops frameworks on mobility over vanity, the bolt score breathing test, why age doesn't limit range of motion, and his new book—50 state-themed workouts bridging movement and learning. From pull-up struggles to TRT debates, pistol squats to why CrossFit injuries plague gyms, this conversation delivers raw truths about longevity, relative strength, and reclaiming control. If you're ready to move well, ditch the pain, and stop tolerating dysfunction, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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