Ep. 304: Rep Maxes, Missing Lifts, & Workout Intent | Jessie Stemo
Philosophical Weightlifting PodcastShow Notes
This week I’m joined by Jessie Stemo, a frequent guest of the podcast and CEO of Power and Grace Performance.
We dive into the heart of effective training: what it really means to train with intention. From athlete camps to day-to-day programming, we explore how to push hard without burning out, why missing less leads to more progress, and how awareness and quality of effort can transform your training.
Whether you’re a coach aiming to refine programming or a lifter searching for consistency and longevity, this episode will help you rethink what “training hard” really looks like.
Enjoy.
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