In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Madani, also known as @PowerhousePersia — a Persian Meel National Champion, Zurkhaneh competitor, and a powerful voice in the resurgence of ancient strength culture. Ali has dedicated his life to preserving and teaching the traditional art of Persian meels — an ancient strength tool once used by warriors to build real-world power, endurance, and control.

We dive into why tools like meels, maces, and steel clubs are more relevant than ever in today’s world. These aren’t trendy fitness gadgets — they’re thousands of years old, and they reconnect us to how the human body was meant to move: in three dimensions, with rotational strength, grip power, and full-body awareness.

Let’s be real — most people today are weak, sedentary, and disconnected from what made us human. We no longer hunt, climb, or  ...