Should You...?: Real Answers to Real Lifting Questions

These posts are designed to cut the noise and give you a real answer. Should you train fasted? Do you need a pre-workout meal? What about tracking fiber? It’s all here, backed by logic and science.

• Should you do cardio or weights first
• Should you take a deload week
• Should you train to failure
• Is carb cycling worth it
• Should you track macros or calories
• Do you need a deload week
• Do you actually need a coach as a beginner
• Do you need a coach for intermediate lifting
• Do you really need a pre workout meal
• Are amrap sets effective for hypertrophy
• Are bcaas worth it
• How to know if youre ready to compete in powerlifting
• How to know if youre training hard enough
• How to know if youre eating enough to build muscle
• How to know if its time to switch your program
• Should powerlifters do cardio
• Should you track fiber with your macros
• What to do when youre not seeing results
• What to do when youre not gaining muscle
• What to do when not motivated to train
• Why women over 40 should lift weights
• How to Choose Between a Coach, a Program, or Coaching Apps
• How to Choose Between a Power Rack and Half Rack for Your Home Gym
• Should You Adjust Protein Intake Based on Training Intensity?
• Does Carb Timing Matter for Lifters? Practical Strategies That Work
• How to Maintain Nutrition Habits During Stress and Travel
• Hidden Nutrition Mistakes That Stall Muscle Growth
• Why Most Workout Programs Fail for Busy Lifters
• Avoid These 7 Common Home Gym Mistakes That Stall Your Progress
• How to Push Yourself Without Burning Out: 8 Expert Strategies for Sustainable Training
• Why You Might Be Lying to Yourself About Training Hard Enough (And How to Fix It)
• Building Grit in the Gym: 7 Mental Strategies That Boost Your Training Toughness
• Strength Training for New Moms: A Safe and Effective Guide to Returning to Lifting
• How to Strength Train With Manual Labor Jobs: Balancing Work and Workout for Optimal Strength
• Signs your post workout meal is holding you back