#57 Part II | Nick Best Won Masters World's Strongest Man at 48

He won the first-ever Masters World's Strongest Man at 48 — and the title came down to a stone his rival couldn't hold onto. Now, after two hip replacements, an infection, a torn lat, a kidney removed, and a car wreck, strongman Nick Best is planning his comeback. In Part 2 of this Coffee with Doc conversation, Dr. Pierce sits down with Nick for an honest look at what it takes to stay in the game and keep your health intact. Nick walks through the dramatic finish in England, the run of setbacks that followed, and the rehab that's getting him back toward a powerlifting meet. Dr. Pierce digs into why a recent heart workup surprised Nick's own doctor, shares his theory on why so many strength athletes develop thickened hearts, and explains why creatinine and eGFR can make a healthy athlete look like he has a kidney problem, and why cystatin C can clear up the picture. Plus: lessons from Ed Coan and Kirk Karwoski, coaching tips for the yoke, the deadlift ladder, and Conan's Wheel, and a fix for blacking out while pressing. This episode is educational and is not personal medical advice. Talk with your own physician before making decisions about supplements or your labs.

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