EFR 564: Why We Started Lifting with Chase Chewning and Maxx Chewning

Maxx Chewning returns to talk about his ten-year journey in the world of fitness.

The younger Chewning kicks things off by reflecting on his love for fitness. He only started lifting after he was spurred on by his bros in college to hit the gym. It didn’t take long for Maxx’s total disinterest to turn into a daily non-negotiable. “It was something that I made fun of, then got into. It literally changed my entire life.”

Now over a decade into the game, Maxx looks back at the many accomplishments he’s garnered as a powerlifter. He says he’s just about ready to retire from powerlifting now that he’s on the verge of hitting numbers that few at his age and in his weight class have matched.

Overall, Maxx and Chase agree that community has become a stronger priority over hitting PR after PR. Maxx shares how he aims to approach his gym sessions moving forward.

Follow Maxx @maxxchewning

Follow Chase @chase_chewning

Key Highlights

• The moment Maxx fell in love with the weights

• Why Maxx is just about ready to give up deadlifts and squats for good

• Chase and Maxx give their thoughts on maintaining your fitness while keeping up with your social life.

Powerful Quotes

Once you see progress in anything, whether through dieting or putting on muscle, once you see a sliver of results, it fuels the fire to continue to get more results because you know what’s possible. ~Maxx

I don’t think age has as much to do with your potential as how long you’ve been in the game. ~Chase

For most people, especially the younger guys, four to five days [of working out] a week is plenty. More doesn’t give you more results. ~Maxx

Ever Forward Radio is brought to you by WHOOP

Get your WHOOP 4.0 activity tracker band for free and save $30 on any new membership - CLICK HERE!

Ever Forward Radio is brought to you by Sugarbreak

Lower carbohydrate metabolism by as much as 42% with Stabilize, save 15% with code CHASE - click here!