<p>Feel like you're lifting heavy but still not getting stronger? You might be missing the <i>real</i> markers of strength—and Angela Gargano (former D1 gymnast and 4x American Ninja Warrior) joined me to set the record straight.</p><p>We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions women have about strength training, how to train through your cycle without burning out, and why confidence in the gym translates to confidence <i>everywhere else</i>. Angela also shares her personal story of injury and recovery—and how it changed her entire approach to fitness.</p><p>Whether you’re working on your first pull-up or just trying to feel more powerful in your body, this episode will fire you up with tools, mindset shifts, and no-BS advice that actually works.</p><p>Angela Gargano is a 4x American Ninja Warrior, former D1 gymnast, and certified strength coach. She’s also the founder of <i>Strong Feels Good</i> and a leading expert in helping women conquer their first pull-up.</p><p>We Also Discuss:</p><p>03:22 – Why Angela stopped chasing aesthetics and started chasing <i>real</i> strength</p><p>09:47 – What American Ninja Warrior taught her about confidence (and failure)</p><p>17:05 – The pull-up mindset shift every woman needs to hear</p><p>21:33 – The truth about upper body strength most women don’t know</p><p>26:42 – How to train pull-ups if you can’t do <i>any</i> yet</p><p>33:18 – Grip strength hacks that actually work</p><p>44:11 – Why women hold back in the gym—and how to stop</p><p>Thank You to Our Sponsors:</p><ul><li>BROADS: The smart strength training app for women. Home and gym workouts built for progress (not burnout). Try it free at<a href="https://broads.app/" target="_blank"> broads.app</a> and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month.</li><li>Legion: Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at<a href="http://legionathletics.com/"> </a><a href="http://legionathletics.com/" target="_blank">LegionAthletics.com</a></li><li>Momentous: Head to <a href="http://livemomentous.com/" target="_blank">livemomentous.com</a> and use code TARA for up to 35% off your first order. Because foundational health isn't optional – it's everything.</li></ul><p>Find more from Tara:<br><br> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.taralaferrara.com/" target="_blank">https://www.taralaferrara.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara/" target="_blank">@taralaferrara</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.podcast/" target="_blank">@broads.podcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.app/" target="_blank">@broads.app</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TaraLaferrara" target="_blank">Tara LaFerrara</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblppVXVXWHp1Z0dqM0hVbEtLMHhnZ01CWWhxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZTNzSnhMbVNra0p4QXRQN21lYzYweHdNN0hVTjdEaGJVU0F4ME1tS2JMZzV4bUh5OTg5OGlOcTVEaXNCenJLUmxkSmI3S3dNcHdidTBTSEpJTnk3T19TY1JkQzlQQXB4NUloS0dSdVRSbkVWZlBVbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40taralaferrara%2F" target="_blank">@taralaferrara</a></p><p>Find more from Angela Gargano</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.angela-gargano.com/" target="_blank">https://www.angela-gargano.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/?hl=en" target="_blank">@angela_gargano</a> <br>Pull-Up Revolution: <a href="https://www.pulluprevolution.com/" target="_blank">https://www.pulluprevolution.com/</a></p>