New Client:  How strong is strong enough?

Me: You are asking a barbell strength coach how strong is enough?  That’s like asking Michael Saylor how much Bitcoin is enough.

It’s actually a fair question to ask but sometimes difficult to answer.  Most new clients have no idea how strong they can get in just a few months and if I tell them those numbers they sometimes get intimidated given they are struggling with the numbers they are currently lifting.  

My typical response is let’s just focus on adding 5lbs each workout to your lift and let’s let that play out.  When framed this way, it’s not so intimidating to know you just have to add 5 more pounds versus if I throw a number out saying you will be deadlifting 315 in a couple of months or 405 within a year.  

I think at the bare minimum a client should go through Novice Linear Progression.  Meaning we will add 5lbs to each workout until we can’t.  At that point, you have built an incredible Base Strength that really is life changing.  

If the client is hooked to this type of workout then they can continue getting stronger but the programming will change from 15lbs per week to more like 10lbs or 5lbs increases per week.

I know. I still haven’t given you actual numbers and that may be the wrong thing to do with bitcoiners.  For now, let’s just focus on adding 5lbs to your next workout.

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