Tanner Shuck

Most fitness advice online is garbage. I know because I’ve lived it, tested it, and proved what actually works. I grew up an athlete. Born in Oklahoma, raised in Alaska, played Division I football. After my career ended, I turned to CrossFit. In 2013 I placed third at the Dubai CrossFit Championship. In 2014 I won it. But my journey was never smooth. I’ve had 14 orthopedic surgeries. I know what it feels like to start from zero, to feel broken, to wonder if you will ever come back stronger. That experience gave me empathy for anyone who has lost their edge. And it gave me clarity about what truly works. Fitness is not about gimmicks or quick fixes. It is about going big on the basics. Training hard and staying consistent. Eating real food and prioritizing protein. Mastering fundamentals instead of chasing hype. Here’s the truth: shortcuts fail, fundamentals never do. This is how I built my body as a lifetime natural. It is how I’ve coached thousands through TrueStrength, my global platform with proven training, nutrition, and mentorship. And it is how I help lifters worldwide build strength, muscle, and confidence that lasts. If you value honesty, simplicity, and results, follow me here. I’ll be sharing systems and principles that actually deliver.

“No man should pass through this life without having attained: 1 plate in the overhead press, 2 plates in the bench, 3 plates in the squat, 4 plates in the deadlift. To do less—thou art no man.” — Socrates

“No man should ever go through this life without having a 1-Plate OHP 2-Plate Bench 3-Plate Squat 4-Plate Deadlift Doing anything less, you are not a MAN” -Socrates

The reason you’re fat: You grossly overeat shit food. You grossly under-eat protein. Shocking, I know.

The 10 most anabolic foods: tuna/salmon/turkey, potatoes, white rice, whey isolate, chicken, pork & lamb, coffee, Greek yogurt, whole eggs, red meat. Eat these daily. Get big, lean, strong. DM ANABOLIC for a full meal plan.

Why you want more muscle mass: -Faster Metabolism -Improved Insulin Sensitivity -Better Control of Blood Sugar -Better Bone Density -Improved Cognition -Slows Down Aging -Better Immunityy Risk -Better Immunity -You Look Better Naked

You don’t need 12 moves per muscle group. You need fewer lifts done harder for longer. These 10 are all you need: Squat · Deadlift · Bench Press · Overhead Press · Barbell Row · Pull-Ups · Romanian Deadlift · Split Squat · Chest-Supported Row · Ab Wheel Master them.

Every healthy meal you eat is a gift to your future self. Every workout you complete is a gift to your future self. If you want to be healthy, make more decisions based on whether or not your future self will thank you for it.

You cannot out-exercise a bad diet. Similarly, you cannot out-diet no training. Training drives body composition. Your nutrition reveals it. Diet and training go hand-in-hand. Always have. Always will.

Your body is a perfect reflection of what you do with it and what foods you put inside of it.

You don’t get fat overnight. So don’t expect to get lean and jacked overnight.

You cannot out-exercise a bad diet. Similarly, you cannot out-diet no training. Training drives body composition. Your nutrition reveals it. Diet and training go hand-in-hand. Always have. Always will.

Why you should eat out less and cook at home more: 1. You know exactly what you’re eating and how it’s prepared 2. No exposure to toxic cooking oils 3. You become a better cook 4. You’ll eat higher quality food 5. You save money

The Protein Test: If you’re not hungry enough to eat pure protein (meat, eggs, chicken, fish etc..) you’re not truly hungry. You’re bored, emotional, or just having a craving. This simple test is a great way to avoid overeating and develop a better relationship with food.

Every healthy meal you eat is a gift to your future self. Every workout you complete is a gift to your future self. If you want to be healthy, make more decisions based on whether or not your future self will thank you for it.

Turns out the Fountain of Youth is not really a fountain. It’s a Barbell & Weight Plates.

Building our body with strength training is the REAL Fountain of Youth. Our skeletal muscle is what allows us to physically move our body. The longer you can preserve your muscle mass as you age, the longer you keep moving, the longer you live. So everyone should lift weights.

The 10 most anabolic foods: tuna/salmon/turkey, potatoes, white rice, whey isolate, chicken, pork & lamb, coffee, Greek yogurt, whole eggs, red meat. Eat these daily. Get big, lean, strong. DM ANABOLIC for a full meal plan.

You don’t need 12 moves per muscle group. You need fewer lifts done harder for longer. These 10 are all you need: Squat · Deadlift · Bench Press · Overhead Press · Barbell Row · Pull-Ups · Romanian Deadlift · Split Squat · Chest-Supported Row · Ab Wheel Master them.

The Two Types of Lifter: Conservative: Sticks to basics like Squats, deadlifts, presses. Trains with consistency & intensity. Eliminates excuses. Liberal: Tries “science-based” lifting with cables/machines. Gets “paralysis by analysis”. Avoids hard work at all costs.

‘To offend a strong man, tell him a lie. To offend a weak man, tell him the truth.’ -Marcus Aurelius