

Process Over Payoff: Setting Realistic Training Goals | Starting Strength Radio #289
Nov 1, 2024
Discover the pros and cons of strength standard charts and how they impact training decisions. Learn the importance of setting realistic goals while focusing on the process for genuine progress. Dive into fitness myths like mind-muscle connection and muscle confusion, plus a light-hearted take on personal training experiences. Explore the limitations of strength standards, emphasizing individual potential, nutrition, and lifestyle for effective improvements. Reevaluation of weightlifting techniques advocates for heavier weights and better coaching for all fitness levels.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Fitness Insights and Humor
04:25 • 6min
Debunking Fitness Myths: Mind-Muscle Connection and Muscle Confusion
10:19 • 2min
A Sip of History and Compliance
12:20 • 2min
Critique of COVID-19 Responses
14:23 • 5min
Understanding Strength Standards
19:22 • 19min
Redefining Strength Standards
38:42 • 23min
Reevaluating Weightlifting Techniques
01:01:31 • 18min