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You’re Sabotaging Your Gains by Not Tracking Your Workouts—Here’s Why

Ever hit the gym, grind through a killer session, and then realize a month later you’re still lifting the same weights? Frustrating, right?  A while back, a heated discussion in a popular fitness community blew up when a seasoned lifter dropped a truth bomb: If you’re not tracking your workouts, you’re basically flying blind.  This wasn’t just a lecture—it was a wake-up call about why a training log is the secret weapon most gym-goers ignore.  Today, we’re unpacking why skipping a log is killing your progress and how a few minutes of note-taking can turn you into a gym beast. Let’s dive in. The Big Mistake: Winging It in the Gym Picture this: You walk into the gym, pick a weight that feels “about right,” and bang out some sets.  Sound familiar? In that fitness community thread, a veteran lifter called out this chaos: Most people don’t track their workouts, so they have no clue if they’re progressing or just spinning their wheels.  Without a log, you’re guessing—...

Why Your Squat Sucks (And How to Make It Beastly)

Ever load up the bar for squats, only to feel like your legs are plotting a mutiny? You’re grinding, but the weight’s not climbing, and your confidence is taking a hit.  A while back, a heated discussion in a popular fitness community blew up when a seasoned lifter shared their experience with an intense squat program.  The thread wasn’t just about big numbers—it was a raw look at what it takes to build a monster squat and the pitfalls that trip up most lifters.  Today, we’re unpacking why your squat might be stuck and how to turn it into a powerhouse. Buckle up—this is gonna get heavy. The Squat Struggle: Why Progress Feels Impossible Let’s kick things off with a hard truth: Squats are brutal, and most people stall because they’re not training smart.  In that fitness community thread, a veteran lifter laid it out: Too many lifters bounce between half-baked routines, never committing to a plan that pushes their limits.  If your squat’s not growing, it’s probably...