Join Phil Stephens, Coach Jarrell, and Lonnie Lowry as they dive into the importance of goal setting in strength sports on Iron Radio. The discussion covers effective strategies for setting and achieving goals, the significance of realistic and progressive benchmarks, and the balance between ambition and practicality. Stay tuned for insights on time-restricted eating, the potential benefits of sparkling coffee, and a tribute to the late Dr. Andrew Locke. Whether you're interested in powerlifting, weightlifting, or just aiming to improve your fitness, this episode offers valuable advice and inspiration.

00:54 Science News: Time-Restricted Eating
06:53 Debate on Sparkling Coffee
11:49 In Memoriam: Dr. Andrew Locke
14:33 Iron Radio Updates and Announcements
16:56 Goal Setting in Strength Training
28:58 The Power of Celebrating Small Wins
30:00 Setting Realistic and Achievable Goals
30:56 The Importance of Focusing on One Goal at a Time
32:29 Accepting Your Choices and Being Comfortable with Them
33:34 The Physical Costs of Elite-Level Goals
34:29 Gross Performance Metrics in Strength Sports
39:26 Real-World Strength vs. Relative Strength
42:46 The Sacrifices Required for High-Level Competition
46:12 Defining Personal Success and Satisfaction
52:08 The Importance of Hard Work and Self-Improvement

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Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie