Summary: Dr. Stu McGill discusses optimal back health and its importance when strength training. Show Notes: 00:55 — Craig introduces Dr. Stu McGill. 4:46 — Dr. McGill discusses animal models and how the cervical spine of a pig is similar to the human spine. 09:17 — Discussion of Pavel’s core strength measured in the lab. 13:30 — Dr. Mcgill and Pavel’s collaborations. 14:40 — Optimized lifts and the deadlift. 16:37 — The best time of day to do a deadlift. 23:40 — How you can build more strength in our bones after a fracture. 26:55 — Dr. McGill´s thoughts on yoga. 27:59 — Controlled stiffness´s impact on athleticism. 28:30 — Mobility for mobility sake is a kiss of death. 28:50 — Why we need to know our goals and design our training program. 30:24 — Genetics´ impact on what we are able to do. 37:58 — The power of the kettlebell swing in strength training. 44:22 — Weightlifting belts. 48:22 — Why creating proximal stiffness enhances distal speed. 51:44 — Power breaths make a difference in weight training.