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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 5M

Warming Up for Better Performance

from The Strength Log · host Daniel Richter & Philip Wildenstam

How much of a difference does warming up make, and how should you warm up to maximize your performance in the gym? In today's episode, we talk about two new studies: a review of different warm-up strategies and a study on how psyching up affects your deadlift one-rep max. And we end the episode by answering common questions about warm-ups, including one about stretching. But before that, we gotta tell you about a new, completely free, and totally awesome feature in our workout tracker app StrengthLog.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Strength Levels are live in the StrengthLog app! 16:00 - Why warming up is important for performance 22:00 - The study on warming up 31:00 - The study on psyching up before heavy lifts 45:00 - Common questions on warm-ups Most of these questions came in through our Subreddit. You should join the conversation over there, if you haven't already! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan, and Philip at @philipwildenstam. Become a part of our Reddit community here. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here.

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