Extracting Lessons from Newton Cheng´s Nationals Performance

11/14/23 • 65 min

Mike Tuchscherer, John Garafano and Kenny Allen sit down with Newton Cheng to talk about his performance at the nationals recently and extract some valuable lessons. The experienced powerlifter Cheng shares some very mature insights on his approach and mentality on competing.

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