[Podcast] Ten Things Every Beginner Should Know

If you are a beginner in the gym, wanting to learn how to lift weights, get stronger, and become more muscular, this is the episode for you.

How should you plan your training? What exercises should you do? And which equipment is worth your money?

In short, we discuss the ten things you should know for a successful strength training journey—tips that can save you from years of mistakes.

If you already are a loyal listener, we believe this one has good stuff to teach you, too—it’s quite easy to forget the basics, so view this as a refresher course. And once again, happy new year!

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Philip Wildenstam

Philip used to be a powerlifter (his best lift was a 275 kg raw squat), but now he mostly eats, drinks, and sleeps. He's also a certified nutrition coach and a co-founder of StrengthLog, and he's always trying to make the app better and more user-friendly. If you ask Philip nicely, he might share his recipe for Swedish meatballs with you.