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Strength Training
I don't usually write articles that are "rah-rah" or inspirational. While I definitely want to inspire you, that's typically not my bag to write the "rah-rah" type stuff. My thing is more about teaching ideas, concepts, or methods that you can walk away with and apply.
Well, this article is a little different.
With the release of my recent book
The Edge of Strength I outlined my entire approach to training and optimizing human potential through decades of experiences. I've made mistakes, but I've also learned a lot and continue to learn every day.
It was the legendary
George Hackenschmidt who simply stated that “
a man cannot derive real enjoyment from life unless he possesses a powerful and healthy physical constitution." I believe this to be true and this is why I wrote my book.
How important is strength?
Strength definitely makes everything else better, but strength isn't the only thing we need.
First, it's important to remember that quality of movement precedes strength (Point 1 - Be Mobile, see below)
We need to move well, then move strong.