What determines if you get great results from your strength training, or just spin your wheels without getting anywhere? In this episode, we present our seven principles of highly effective strength training.
These principles are not written in stone, and they have considerations and exceptions. But if you listen to the whole show, you’ll be better equipped to deal with plateaus in your training and reach your fitness goals faster.
Timestamps:
- 03:00 – Principle 1: Progressive Overload
- 10:50 – Principle 2: Specificity
- 16:20 – Principle 3: Consistency
- 21:30 – Principle 4: Individualization
- 26:00 – Principle 5: Variation (but Not Randomization)
- 34:30 – Principle 6: Recovery
- 42:45 – Principle 7: Technique First
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This is episode 61 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 60: Will Training Fasted Hurt Your Gains?
- Episode 59: Why Long-Distance Runners Should Strength Train
- Episode 58: This Is Your Brain on Strength Training
- Episode 57: The Impact of Cardio Fitness on Strength Gains
- Episode 56: Building Muscle After 40
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