Every Rep Matters!
There is one quote that resonates with me when it comes to hard work. “The grind will not give you what you haven’t worked for.” This is true for all areas of life; especially exercise and nutrition. If I want to be in my best physical shape and have lean muscles with killer abs, I have to work for it and eat clean. Doing half reps and having somewhat healthy eating habits won’t produce the results I want.
It surprises people to learn that I don’t love exercise or that I only lift weights twice per week. I exercise and eat healthy strictly for the benefits. With so few days spent squatting and benching, it’s critical that I maximize my training sessions. So my mantra is every rep matters. If the set calls for 10 squats below parallel, each one is performed that way. Every abdominal movement is done with complete integrity. Every pull-up is executed with chin over the bar for a pause and no swinging. And if for some reason I don’t perform it perfectly, I do it again.
At your next workout, honor your goals and time with 100% commitment. Every rep matters!
Keith
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