Ed Coan
American strength athlete
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Videos Mentioning Ed Coan

Mark Bell Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time, known for his incredible strength, consistent hard work, and stoic demeanor. He set numerous world records, including a 901-pound sumo deadlift at 220 pounds.

P Ratios, Ischemic Preconditioning, and Q&A (Episode 54)
Stronger By Science
A legendary powerlifter whose 220 deadlift record of 903 pounds was once considered unbreakable.

Protein, Fish Oil, Glycogen, and What Limits Muscle Growth (Episode 53)
Stronger By Science
A legendary powerlifter whose untouchable 903 deadlift at 220 pounds was used as a historical comparison for current deadlifting achievements.

Dr. Stefi Cohen — 25 World Records, Power Training, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Referred to as the 'greatest powerlifter of all time,' known for his consistency, mental fortitude, and ability to continually make progress over 20 years. Mentor to Stefi Cohen.

Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and Load-Specific Adaptations (Episode 34)
Stronger By Science
Legendary powerlifter whose old deadlift records (859 lbs at 198 lbs, 903 lbs at 220 lbs) are used as benchmarks for comparison.

287 ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain
Peter Attia MD
A famous powerlifter mentioned by Stuart McGill to illustrate the demands of setting personal bests and the need for recovery.

Effective Reps, Antioxidants, Optimal Training Volume, and Lauren Colenso-Semple (Episode 18)
Stronger By Science
A legendary powerlifter, mentioned for possibly having held all four records in one weight class, though unsure about the bench record.

Caffeine and Health, Sex-Based Caffeine Differences, and IPF World Champion Natalie Hanson (Ep 6)
Stronger By Science
A legendary powerlifter who held many deadlift records in the early 2000s, including 903 lbs at 220 lbs, which was a remarkable feat at the time.

Mental Barriers
Stronger By Science
The speaker refers to Ed Coan as the greatest of all time at the 220lb weight class and watched his videos for motivation.

Pavel Tsatsouline on the Science of Strength and the Art of Physical Performance | Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An American powerlifter mentioned for his classic training methodology, setting nearly 100 world records including a 901 lb deadlift at 220 lb bodyweight.