{"podcast":{"title":"Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic","slug":"beast-over-burden-powered-by-barbell-logic-482515","podcast_index_feed_id":482515,"rss_url":"https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://barbell-logic.com/barbell-logic-podcast-episodes/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/5/6/1/6561821591c4a922d959afa2a1bf1c87/Resized_Beasts_Over_Burden_Thumbnail.png","author":"Barbell Logic","episode_count":561,"summary":"Join expert voices from Barbell Logic and others from the world of strength for resources to help you get strong for life. Get coaching options and more educational content at barbell-logic.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T18:20:49.019654+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beast-over-burden-powered-by-barbell-logic-482515"},"episode":{"title":"Strength Training in Your 40s: From Back Pain to a 465 Deadlift with Dalton Stanage","slug":"strength-training-in-your-40s-from-back-pain-to-a-465-deadlift-with-dalton-stanage","published_at":"2026-06-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beast-over-burden-powered-by-barbell-logic-482515/strength-training-in-your-40s-from-back-pain-to-a-465-deadlift-with-dalton-stanage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beast-over-burden-powered-by-barbell-logic-482515","url":"https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/strength-training-in-your-40s-from-back-pain-to-a-465-deadlift-with-dalton-stanage","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Dalton_Stanage_Edited.mp3?dest-id=548333","summary":"Strength training in your 40s often starts with limitations—nagging injuries, inconsistent training, and the feeling that your best years are behind you. But what if this is actually the decade where you build your strongest, most resilient body? In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims talks with Barbell Logic client Dalton Stanage about his journey from chronic back pain to deadlifting over 465 pounds in his mid-40s. After years of throwing his back out doing everyday tasks, Dalton was hesitant to even attempt a deadlift. But through consistent, coached strength training, he not only fixed his back issues—he became stronger than ever. The conversation explores what strength training in your 40s really looks like. It's not about chasing your twenties or relying on perfect conditions. It's about building consistency, trusting the process, and making steady progress over time. Dalton shares how showing up week after week—regardless of how he felt—led to dramatic improvements in both strength and overall quality of life. They also discuss how priorities shift in your 40s. Training becomes less about short-term goals and more about long-term capability—being strong for your kids, your grandkids, and the demands of everyday life. Dalton, a father of eight and a grandfather, explains how strength training allows him to stay active, engaged, and present with his family. The episode also dives into the role of nutrition, recovery, and discipline. As Dalton shifts toward improving body composition, he shares how tracking food, prioritizing protein, improving sleep, and reducing alcohol have all played a key role in his continued progress. These lifestyle changes are essential for anyone looking to get stronger and leaner in their 40s and beyond. Finally, the conversatio…","meta_description":"Strength training in your 40s often starts with limitations—nagging injuries, inconsistent training, and the feeling that your best years are behind you.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2223,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beast-over-burden-powered-by-barbell-logic-482515/episodes/strength-training-in-your-40s-from-back-pain-to-a-465-deadlift-with-dalton-stanage/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beast-over-burden-powered-by-barbell-logic-482515/strength-training-in-your-40s-from-back-pain-to-a-465-deadlift-with-dalton-stanage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}