#253 - Chandler Smith Reveals Why He Stopped Lifting Heavy

Chandler Smith opens up about the training decisions that kept him competitive throughout his career. From dropping heavy strength work for months to build aerobic capacity, to competing through a torn hamstring at WFP, Chandler shares the philosophy behind his longevity approach.

00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Pyramid vs. Triangle Test Explained
02:55 - Why Chandler Does 10-12 Hours of Cardio Weekly
04:59 - Is This Training Approach For Everyone?
07:36 - The Moment Aerobic Fitness Became His Priority
10:21 - Stopping Strength Training for 6 Months
13:02 - Young Athletes Getting It Right
14:37 - How Long Until Endurance Pays Off?
16:02 - The Infamous Hallway Walk Story
19:16 - Hybrid Training & Returning Strength
23:37 - WFP Weekend Hamstring Injury
26:49 - Competing Through Injury
29:24 - Team Captain Role & Battle of the Camps
34:17 - Thoughts on Team "Camp" Culture
36:41 - Pokemon Card Hobby Bonus Round

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