41. You’re Not Training Hard Enough With Aaron Chapple

In this episode, Jon sits down with elite powerlifter and coach Aaron Chapple. Aaron recently set a world record in the Masters 40–44, 220-lb class—and he’s here to talk strength, hypertrophy, training intensity, and the reality behind performance and health goals.They break down:The difference between training for health vs. optimal performanceWhether deadlifts are worth it for hypertrophyHow to train smart with long femurs (and other biomechanical quirks)Powerbuilding vs. strict strength or bodybuilding splitsHow to know when you need a deload—or when you just need to train harderThe mindset and structure needed to push past plateausThe role of TRT, long-term thinking, and sustainable transformationThis is a deep dive for lifters who want to train hard, train smart, and keep progressing—no matter their season of life.