Philosophy of Strength

About Philosophy of Strength

Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.

Publisher

Cillian O’Connor

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Apr 2020

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

145 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   #144 Back pain: How much should you lift, and when to add weight

   In this episode, I use the Goldilocks porridge analogy to explain how to find your 'just right': enough training to build strength without repeatedly flaring your back up. I cover how to judge your response, when to progress, and what to do when you’ve overdone it. Coaching enquiries: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform)

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   #143 Reddit Rambles 16: When to add weight, ego lifting, and back pain on belt squats

   Another now infamous Q&A episode Interested in coaching? Enquire here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform)

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   #142 What really fixed my knee pain

   For a year, my knee pain got worse when I thought I was fixing it. In this episode, I share how chasing perfect form and the wrong rehab advice kept me stuck and what actually helped me turn the corner. I'll walk you through what I think caused the injury, why fear and fixation slowed me down, and the mental shift that finally moved things forward. If you've been stuck chasing exercises or worried about every sensation, this is for you. Coaching enquiries: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform)

Who has been a guest on Philosophy of Strength

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rick Nally
• Dave Hagerty
• Tony Gentilcore
• Dean Somerset
• Melody Schoenfeld

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

36 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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