What kind of coach would rather never do conditioning again than stop lifting heavy?
In this episode of Pack Mentality, Matt sits down with Coach Aaron to dig into his no-BS philosophy on strength, coaching, and why most people stay stuck for years in the same spot.
You’ll hear them go from fun rapid-fire “this or that” (lifting vs conditioning, squats vs deadlifts, no music vs only country 🤢) into the deeper stuff:
- Why Aaron would lose all his conditioning before losing his strength
- The real reason you’re plateaued (hint: it’s not your programming, it’s your movement)
- How he breaks down a snatch into pieces and finds the one weak link holding you back
- Why perfect mechanics beat raw intensity long term—and how that actually makes you faster
- The unsexy mobility work Matt’s doing right now that’s quietly fixing his overhead position
- Why Aaron will always choose 1:1 coaching over group classes for real transformation
- What makes Red Wolf different from cookie-cutter “just sweat” gyms
- What to do if you’re on the fence about starting: Aaron’s advice is simple and a little uncomfortable
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re working hard but not getting better—or what an elite coach really looks for when you move—this episode will punch you in the ego (in a good way).
Hit play if you’re ready to:
- Slow things down
- Fix what’s actually broken
- And finally start earning the PRs you say you want.
