Most people who start strength training set a goal. They want to get stronger, build muscle, lose fat, or just feel better in the gym. The problem is not that these goals are bad. The problem is that they are too vague to actually guide a program. A goal like get in shape or get stronger sounds motivating, but it does not tell a coach or a program what to prioritize. It does not say how much stronger, doing what, or by when. Without that detail, training becomes reactive instead of directed. People show up, do whatever feels productive that day, and hope it adds up to something. Strength is built over months and years, not single workouts. A goal that cannot be measured or tracked makes it almost impossible to know whether the plan is working or whether it is time to change direction. Vague Goals Do Not Create...
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