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 performance

• Whether deadlifts are worth it for hypertrophy

• How to train smart with long femurs (and other biomechanical quirks)

• Powerbuilding vs. strict strength or bodybuilding splits

• How to know when you need a deload—or when you just need to train harder

• The mindset and structure needed to push past plateaus

• The role of TRT, long-term thinking, and sustainable transformation

This is a deep dive for lifters who want to train hard, train smart, and keep progressing—no matter their season of life.

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Diehl—founder of Modus Coaching, former America's Strongest Man, and current competitive bodybuilder—for an unfiltered conversation on strength, health, and longevity.

We cover:

• How Anthony went from overweight college kid to pro
• StrongmanWhy he transitioned from Strongman to bodybuilding
• The Modus philosophy: health starts at the cellular level
• Real talk on TRT, stress, and low testosterone in men (especially pastors)
• How to train smart based on your season and goals
• The trap of dogmatic fitness trends
• His take on modern health movements and personal responsibility

Anthony shares practical, no-BS coaching wisdom from over a decade of experience working with lifestyle clients, competitors, and everyone in between. If you’re looking for clarity, performance, and long-term results, this episode will hit.

In this episode, Jon sits down with Steve Hall—founder of Revive Stronger and WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder—to unpack what it really takes to get stage-lean without PEDs. They dive into Steve’s powerful story of recovery after a life-threatening injury, how bodybuilding gave him control over his life, and the mental toughness it builds. You’ll hear practical insights on:

• How long natural fat loss really takes

• Why peak week can break your physique if done wrong

• What most people miss in muscle retention during cuts

• Training and nutrition strategies to maintain muscle deep into a deficit

• The psychological edge of lifting through chaos

Whether you're a serious trainee or just curious about the process behind stage-level conditioning, this episode is packed with insight and hard-earned wisdom.

Apply for coaching with Steve Hall here:
👉 revivestronger.com/online-coaching

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