Strength Training Vs. Training For Size?

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This Week’s Healthy Discussion

1. Strength Training Vs. Training For Size?

2. Being Grateful

3. Two Body Weight Leg Exercises

Strength Training Vs. Training For Size

I’ve seen a few posts on social media recently that were stating about a clear difference between training for strength and training for size. Concluding that bodybuilders don’t have a priority to get stronger.

I’d have to disagree.

When training for powerlifting, we usually end up with a one-rep max.

The training behind this looks like multiple sets of 2-5 reps, for repeated weeks where we try and progressively overload in either reps or weight.

This is very similar to training for size.

The only difference here is the rep ranges and maybe knock off a few sets because powerlifters definitely spend their time with 5+ sets.

Boiling down to the simplest terms, bodybuilding follows the same principals of progressively overloading each week to get as big as possible.

This includes increasing the weight or repping out a previous weight for more reps than last.

So whichever you choose, just know that you’re going to get much stronger no matter your goals.

Being Grateful

I’ve created this habit while journalling to start each day by writing the things I’m grateful for and funny enough, I’m grateful I started.

It may seem so simple, but being grateful is a powerful tool for a happier life.

Simply journalling 3 things that you are grateful for each day, will remind you that there are plenty of things to smile about.

This even helps boost confidence, your mood, as well as your perspective on life.

This could even be a baby step in journalling more often. It can be hard to think of ideas to write about, especially on those uneventful days. Kicking off each journal entry with these grateful thoughts, can help get the brain flowing for finding other topics to jot down.

Two Bodyweight Leg Exercises

Here are two lower body exercises that you can do anywhere in the world.

1. Bodyweight Squats - A common but incredibly beneficial exercise for your legs

2. Glute Bridges - As long as you have space to lie down, this is another great exercise