Jon Andersen
From Jon Andersen Training Performance Complex Inc. to his first book, Deep Water Training, Jon Andersen will get you motivated to be the best you can be.
His career has grown as he has competed in and won The North American Strongest Man Challenge in 2003 and various other competitions across the globe for Body Building and Wrestling.
Don't forget to check out www.deepwatermethod.com for more information on Jon's book, Deep Water.
Jon Andersen
There’s a moment before every performance that most people never talk about.
The walk.
No matter how prepared you are, no matter how much work you’ve put in, there’s still that moment where you step forward and everything becomes real.
That’s where discipline is tested.
Not in training. Not in preparation. But in execution.
When you’re walking toward the ring, the arena, the stage, or the moment that matters—you don’t get to think your way through it. You rely on everything you’ve already done.
That’s why preparation matters so much.
Because pressure doesn’t build character. It reveals it.
I’ve always believed that the standard you hold in training is the standard you can expect when it counts. If you cut corners in practice, you’ll feel it when it matters most.
Life works the same way.
There will always be a “walk” toward something that challenges you—business decisions, leadership moments, family responsibilities, personal battles.
The question is simple:
Are you ready for the moment you have to step forward and perform?
Or are you still negotiating with your discipline?
Step up. Own the moment.
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Jon Andersen
Throwback.
When people look at old photos like this, they usually focus on the muscle.
I look at the work.
I remember the early mornings, the meals that had to be eaten whether I felt like it or not, the training sessions that nobody saw, and the commitment required to keep going day after day.
That's the part most people miss.
Results are always visible.
The effort that created them usually isn't.
One of the biggest mistakes people make is comparing their beginning to someone else's finished product. What you're seeing in a photo like this is the result of years of consistency, not a few weeks of motivation.
The lesson hasn't changed.
If you want to build something worthwhile—a stronger body, a successful business, a better future for your family—you have to fall in love with the process.
The process is what creates the result.
Looking back, I'm grateful for the lessons the journey taught me far more than the physique itself.
What's something you've built through years of consistency that you're proud of today? 👇
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Strength isn't just about what you can lift.
It's about who you become and who you choose to build your life with along the way.
I've accomplished a lot of things over the years in sports, business, and life. But if there's one lesson that stands above all the others, it's that success means very little if you have nobody to share it with.
The right partner doesn't just stand beside you when things are going well.
They stand beside you through the struggles, the setbacks, the sacrifices, and the seasons when nobody else understands what you're trying to build.
Real strength is found in commitment.
It's found in loyalty.
It's found in showing up for the people you care about every single day, not just when it's convenient.
At the end of the day, the trophies collect dust, the records get broken, and the business goals keep evolving.
The relationships you build are what truly matter.
Take a moment today to appreciate the people who have stood by your side through the journey.
Who is someone you're grateful to have in your corner? 👇
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Most people only see the competition.
They see the crowd, the weights, the trophies, and the results.
What they don't see are the years spent preparing for moments like this.
Back then, every event was a test. Not just of strength, but of discipline, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure. The weights didn't care how you felt. The competition didn't care about excuses. You either showed up ready, or you got exposed.
That's why I believe strength sports teach lessons that carry over into every area of life.
Business doesn't care about your intentions.
Life doesn't care about your plans.
Results come from preparation.
The confidence to step into the arena comes from knowing you've done the work when nobody was watching.
Whether you're building a business, raising a family, improving your health, or chasing a goal that matters to you, the formula is the same:
Prepare relentlessly. Show up consistently. Compete with yourself every day.
The scoreboard eventually reflects the work.
What's one challenge in your life right now that requires you to step into the arena and perform? 👇
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There was a time when I thought the goal was to build the biggest physique possible.
What I learned is that building muscle is only part of the process.
The real work is building the discipline, consistency, and mental toughness required to earn it.
A physique like this isn't the result of one workout, one diet, or one great week. It's the result of thousands of decisions made when nobody is watching. Early mornings. Hard training. Sacrifice. Repetition.
The same principles apply to business, leadership, and life.
Success isn't built in the spotlight. It's built in the daily habits that most people aren't willing to stick with long enough to see results.
The body is just the visible evidence of the work.
The character behind it is what really matters.
What habit have you been consistent with long enough to see real results? Let me know below. 👇
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This picture takes me back.
Heavy weight has a way of telling the truth. It doesn't care how you feel, what excuses you have, or what you did yesterday. It only responds to the work you've put in.
Every rep under a heavy bar taught me something. Not just about building muscle, but about building resilience. You learn to stay focused when everything in you wants to quit. You learn that strength is earned one hard rep at a time.
That lesson didn't stay in the gym. It carried over into business, family, and every challenge life has thrown my way. The process is always the same: show up, do the work, and keep going when it gets uncomfortable.
The weight will expose your weaknesses, but if you keep coming back, it'll also build your character.
What's one lesson you've learned from doing something hard that still serves you today?
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Jon Andersen
Hey peeps! What's going down? Have you watched our latest Legends of Iron Podcast Videos? Which podcast did you enjoy the most?
If you haven't watched them yet, here are the links to the videos:
Shawn Baker MD: https://youtu.be/ADCxkJynMY8
Hidetada "The Dragon" Yamagishi: https://youtu.be/nuvrS5JG4ow
Jerry "Iron Outlaw" Pritchett: https://youtu.be/sOCZD3TaUk8
Brandon Allen: https://youtu.be/G49WT6aQzFc
Do you want us to interview someone in the bodybuilding/strongman field? Comment below!
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Jon Andersen
Hey peeps! What's going down? Have you watched our latest Legends of Iron Podcast Videos? Which podcast did you enjoy the most?
If you haven't watched them yet, here are the links to the videos:
Matt Vincent: https://youtu.be/BafVzPTTFyY
NDO Champ: https://youtu.be/JgQVwic3Mjk
Evan Singleton: https://youtu.be/3VRLJ3zqN50
Rob Kearney: https://youtu.be/kVoFxmc_kwY
Do you want us to interview someone in the bodybuilding/strongman field? Comment below!
3 years ago | [YT] | 2
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Jon Andersen
Hey peeps! What's going down? Have you watched our latest Legends of Iron Podcast Videos? Which podcast did you enjoy the most?
If you haven't watched them yet, here are the links to the videos:
Mike O'Hearn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW7_A...
Derek Poundstone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAUDB...
Craig Golias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpm4e...
Roger Lockridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dDIV...
Do you want us to interview someone in the bodybuilding/strongman field? Comment below!
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Jon Andersen
Which of my TWO vehicles you like more?
If you haven't watched the videos, here are the links:
https://youtu.be/br-rCcz8dLc
https://youtu.be/la-J51ZIhhA
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