On Lifting: Elazar Sontag

Keep Calm and Cook On with Julia Turshen

Elazar Sontag is a James Beard and National Magazine Award-nominated writer and editor. He's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Most importantly, he is currently trying for a 400-pound deadlift. He joined Julia Turshen to talk about powerlifting, eating, queerness, bodies and more.

Follow-up links:

  • To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here!
  • To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here.
  • BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s long-form essay, can be read here or listened to here.
  • Watch the video about the Queer Barbell Club Julia started at her gym.
  • Follow Elazar on IG right here!

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