Why regressing exercises and complexity can be something that helps you so much long term | Ep 41 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 16 MIN

Why regressing exercises and complexity can be something that helps you so much long term | Ep 41

from The Tommy Brideson Show

Often the key to progression is making sure you tick the boxes of mastering the basics. We are wired to chase progress and as a result we often move to quickly through exercises progression chasing the more complex variations thinking we will get more benefit from them. Something I often say is, harder isn't better, better is better. In this weeks episode I rub through why regressing exercises can actually be really helpful long term. How this can make you better at more complex exercise and get you better results in the gym. At the end of the day we all want to get a great return on time and resources spent training and staying healthy. So instead of chasing new and exciting, chase mastering the basics as it will always return great results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often the key to progression is making sure you tick the boxes of mastering the basics. We are wired to chase progress and as a result we often move to quickly through exercises progression chasing the more complex variations thinking we will get more benefit from them. Something I often say is, harder isn't better, better is better. In this weeks episode I rub through why regressing exercises can actually be really helpful long term. How this can make you better at more complex exercise and get you better results in the gym. At the end of the day we all want to get a great return on time and resources spent training and staying healthy. So instead of chasing new and exciting, chase mastering the basics as it will always return great results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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