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How to Get Strong: Introduction

  • Strength training programming is often either overly complex or overly simplified by fitness experts.
  • Effective strength training involves both an art and a science, and should not be inscrutable or overly reductionistic.
  • Key elements of a good training program include specificity, volume, and intensity, with an emphasis on working hard on core lifts.
  • The upcoming series will offer detailed yet understandable guidance on crafting effective training programs, balancing depth and clarity.
  • Topics covered will include how the body responds to training, manipulating training variables like volume and intensity, the importance of rest, and periodization.
  • The series will also address how to adjust training programs over time for optimal results and how to personalize training to individual preferences and responses.
  • The structure of the series is designed to evolve organically in article format rather than as a single comprehensive guide.
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