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Think about this: "Methods are many; principles are few. Methods always change, but principles never do". It's a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote often used by trainers to describe why one workout can be as effective as another even if the two are wildly different. If you've been struggling to find the "best" workout program, you'd do well to heed this advice-after all, Emerson was ripped. (No, we can't verify this, but go with it, OK?) Because there's no such thing as a perfect program, it's a mistake to scour the planet for the next 5/3/1, StrongLifts, Starting Strength, or other trendy workout plan when simply learning what makes workout effective can set you up for a lifetime of gains. It's time you learned what's been holding you back and discovered the principles behind the programs that build a muscular physique.
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This story is from the MEN's Fitness May 2024 edition of Men's Fitness South Africa.
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