01/03/2026
"1️⃣ I’d finish every set within 0-2 reps of failure. I used to think it was the rep range that mattered. Now, I know that if you want to grow, you have to send a loud signal. Challenging your body to do what it can’t is shouting into a bullhorn.
2️⃣ I’d choose the right exercises to target the right muscles for my body. If I’m doing RDLs to target glutes and hamstrings, but my grip taps out before my legs do, that’s a problem.
3️⃣ I’d perfect my form. Core engaged. Neutral spine. Straight wrists. Retracted shoulder blades. Not so that my videos look better but so that my entire body is working effectively and safely.
4️⃣ I’d slow my reps down - especially the negative. At least 2 seconds, if not more. The more time muscle fiber spends under tension, the greater the signal driving muscle hypertrophy.
5️⃣ I’d never skip a rest period. Don’t rush through it. Don’t turn it into a circuit. Take the time to recover. Go into your next set as close to 100% as possible. That’s how performance is actually optimized for effectiveness.
6️⃣ I’d track every workout, every set, every iota of useful information. And then I’d use the information to consistently and continuously progress - rep by rep, pound by pound, week to week.
7️⃣ I would never rely on “motivation”. I’d rely on the plan, discipline and resilience. Recognizing motivation as the consequence, not the stimulus, eliminates years of missed opportunity.
I dare you to incorporate these into your fitness plan and watch what happens 😉
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