The Price Of Chasing The Heaviest Bench Press In History: Josh Baker aka Gym Reaper

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with one of the strongest bench pressers on the planet, Josh Baker, better known as The Gym Reaper.

Capable of bench pressing an unbelievable 330kg, Josh opens up about the obsession behind elite strength, the mental battle of chasing world records and the fear of what it truly costs to reach the very top.

From growing up inspired by his uncle’s military discipline, to overcoming debt, pressure and self doubt, Josh explains how strength became more than just lifting weights, it became his identity. He talks honestly about performance enhancing drugs, longevity, recovery, sleep and the internal conflict between being the strongest version of himself and being there for his kids.

Eddie and Josh go deep on modern masculinity, discipline, motivation and why the pursuit of strength can consume your entire life. They also break down bench press technique, genetics, leverages and what separates elite pressers from everyone else.

This is not just a conversation about lifting heavy weights.It’s about sacrifice, obsession, legacy and knowing when to push and when to step back.

If you’re serious about getting stronger, improving your mindset or understanding what it really takes to chase greatness, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Piece Pf The Beast
9:00 - Raising Children around Social Media
12:30 - Longevity & Wellness
14:00 - Chasing the Dream
18:20 - PEDs & Pushing The Boundaries
27:00 - The Importance Of A Strong Family
31:00 - Quitting the Day Job
44:00 - Pay O'Dwyer's Funeral
50:00 - Eating Too Much Food!
1:01:00 - Hyrox Vs Crossfit
1:04:00 - Fixing Sleep Apnea
1:11:00 - Blood Pressure & Risks Of The Game
1:25:00 - Josh's Huge Family
1:30:00 - Bad Food Habits
1:35:00 - Training with Martyn Ford
1:41:00 - Building a Social Following

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