Is your training missing the most important piece?
In this episode of Quality Values, I sit down with Steve Terry, creator of the Body Lever and a specialist in applying biomechanics to real-world performance. We talk about why traditional strength training often overlooks the nervous system and how the Body Lever reintroduces simplicity, tension, and structure into strength development.
Steve breaks down the origins of the Body Lever, how athletes from wrestlers to lifters are using it, and why basic movement and tension awareness beat flashy tools every time. If you're an athlete, trainer, or rehab pro—this conversation will reshape how you think about the fundamentals.
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00:00 – Intro: Meet Steve Terry, founder of the Body Lever
01:47 – How the Body Lever was invented (back injury meets biomechanics)
04:22 – Why training tension matters more than load
07:35 – Strength training vs. stability vs. nervous system
12:48 – The difference between feeling strong and being strong
16:03 – Wrestling, MMA, and athletic transfer from the Body Lever
20:16 – Why too much variety ruins progress
23:42 – How coaches and fighters are using the Body Lever today
27:15 – Movement quality vs. quantity: what most people miss
32:03 – Reconnecting to your feet, your hips, and your breath
35:26 – Steve’s philosophy: minimalism + tension = sustainability
38:41 – What’s next for Body Lever and education
41:20 – Where to follow Steve and try the Body Lever yourself
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