He explains how training less—but smarter—has led to bigger lifts, fewer injuries, and more consistency over time. It’s a refreshing, no-BS take on performance, discipline, and letting go of the grind-for-grind’s-sake mindset.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Kicking off inside a $55,000 home gym setup
04:46 Planning and building a professional-grade home gym
07:15 How the pandemic reshaped fitness content and workout habits
08:10 Davis’ gym journey, football and a hunger for control
10:47 Discovering bodybuilding as an outlet for personal responsibility
14:17 How training helped avoid distractions and anchor discipline
16:18 Is fitness coaching too saturated for newcomers?
20:12 Navigating conflicting advice and finding trusted voices
22:32 Trimming the fat from training as an advanced lifter
25:36 Going all in on food, focus, and gym execution
28:00 Building and scaling your own fitness app the hard way
34:45 Davis’ unexpected viral moment sparks a new career path
38:58 Why content creation never gets easier, just more demanding
45:46 Crafting standout short-form videos with just a phone
49:13 Shifting from aesthetics to long-form content and longevity
51:00 Strongman days, extreme bulking, and chasing World’s Strongest Man
58:09 Narrowly avoiding steroids after a career-altering back injury
1:02:16 Staying lean, staying motivated, and the mental cost of shredding
1:09:35 Meals, volume, and why boring food is killing your cut
1:11:38 Travel routines, smart walking, and eating without spiralling
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