The 7 Principles of Highly Effective Strength Training

The Strength Log

What determines if you get great results from your strength training, or just spin your wheels without getting anywhere? In this episode, we present our seven principles of highly effective strength training.

These principles are not written in stone, and they have considerations and exceptions. But if you listen to the whole show, you’ll be better equipped to deal with plateaus in your training and reach your fitness goals faster.

Timestamps:

• 03:00 - Principle 1: Progressive Overload
• 10:50 - Principle 2: Specificity
• 16:20 - Principle 3: Consistency
• 21:30 - Principle 4: Individualization
• 26:00 - Principle 5: Variation (but Not Randomization)
• 34:30 - Principle 6: Recovery
• 42:45 - Principle 7: Technique First

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