Consistency Over Intensity
Training consistency often fluctuates due to external factors like sleep and motivation. Rather than viewing workouts as "on" or "off," it's crucial to adopt a methodical approach, gradually increasing weights and volume over time. Tracking progress can help combat the tendency to avoid challenging lifts, ensuring a more balanced and effective training regimen.In this clip
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Why can I lift almost double the weight with somewhat good form but not the best mind-muscle connection in the episode 268: The Top Fitness and Training Myths That Are Killing Your Gains | Ben Bruno and the clip Weight Training Insights from the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Huberman Lab Podcast #65? Sometimes I don’t feel the muscle I'm trying to activate actually activate, and it feels like I’m just going through the motions. However, when I reduce the weight to about half, I get a better mind-muscle connection, can feel the stretch more, and it feels better overall. Am I getting the most out of my workouts if I lift heavier or if I focus on lighter weights, form, and mind-muscle connection, then progressively overload with more reps, sets, or weight?
Are there considerations for individuals who struggle to recover from too much volume, such as getting sick more frequently and feeling tired when doing 12-15 sets per week per muscle, as discussed in the episode These Behaviors Lead to SUCCESS In Fitness & Life | Mind Pump 1984 and the clip Overcoming Workout Fatigue?