Changes in Exercise Selection and Long-Term Athlete Development

Back in the early 2010s, our exercise choices were focused on compound moves and lacked isolation exercises. Over time, we realized that there were better options and replaced dogma with reason. Long term athlete development also plays a role in changing exercise programs from year one to year 30. Younger individuals benefit more from heavy compound basics, while older individuals need to be more cautious due to increased injury risks. As you age, it's important to introduce variation and focus on safer modalities for muscle growth.