Summary of "My Simple Approach To Getting Strong"

Key Wellness and Strength-Building Strategies from "My Simple Approach To Getting Strong"

Consistency with Movements
- Stick with the same core lifts and movements for a long time to deeply understand them.
- Consistent practice helps overcome plateaus and roadblocks by learning how your body moves within each exercise.
- Avoid quitting a movement just because it becomes challenging; persistence leads to growth.
Embrace and Learn from Roadblocks
- Plateaus are inevitable, even for elite lifters.
- Use roadblocks as opportunities to adjust technique and improve.
- Examples given include:
  - Changing dip technique by starting from the top rather than the bottom to progress weighted dips.
  - Adjusting squat setup (footwear, torso position, walkout) to improve performance and comfort.
  - Modifying bench press grip, bar path, foot placement, and arch to increase bench strength.
Confidence and Mindset
- Self-belief is crucial and builds over time through consistent effort and incremental progress.
- Celebrate small wins and the process of overcoming repeated failures before success.
- Confidence compounds as you keep showing up and pushing through challenges.
Increase Frequency for Skill Acquisition
- Treat strength training like learning a skill (e.g., playing an instrument or a sport).
- Increase the frequency of practicing a specific lift to accelerate learning and mastery (e.g., bench pressing twice a week instead of once).
- More frequent practice helps you learn movement patterns faster and more effectively.
progressive overload and Incremental Increases
- Aim to gradually increase the load (weight) over time.
- Incremental progress boosts confidence and strength.
- Focus on increasing weight rather than just reps or volume.
Becoming a Movement Specialist
- Deeply understand and specialize in your chosen lifts.
- Consistency, practice, and adaptation to challenges make you stronger and more proficient.