Channel Your Inner Solomon: A Rotational Approach to Strength Training Variety

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Caroolliina)) asked "Should I mix up my workout plan every 6-12 weeks? If so, how do I mix it up and how many exercises do I change? Which ones do I leave out? Do I get rid of dumbbell press or chest press?"

Yeah you should, Caroolliina)).

First off, let me hit you with some wisdom – switching up your workout every 6-12 weeks is like adding spices to your favorite dish. It keeps things interesting and prevents the dreaded workout plateau. I dug into this study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, and it's basically our cheat code for progress.

Now, the fun part – mixing up our workout routine is as exciting as creating a new playlist. We can tweak the sets, reps, exercise order, or even bring in some new moves. Imagine swapping out the classic bench press for a wild incline or decline bench press, or throwing push-ups into the mix. It's like giving our muscles a new dance routine.

But how many exercises to switch? Well, my friend, that's your call. Change as many or as few as you like, as long as we're giving our muscles a challenge in a fresh way. It's like customizing your favorite pizza – your workout, your rules.

And here's the cool part – no need to break up with our beloved dumbbell press or chest press. They're like the rockstars of our routine, working multiple muscle groups. So, instead of waving them goodbye, let's treat them like VIPs. Rotate them around, let other exercises take the spotlight, then bring them back center stage. It's like having a rocking concert with all our favorite hits.

Now, let's dive into some biblical vibes. You know that story in 1 Kings 4:7?

And Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household; each one made provision for one month of the year. (1 Kings 4:7)

It's like the OG way of keeping things fresh. The governors of each district had their own month to shine, just like how we rotate exercises in our routine.

And to top it off, a little biblical pep talk from Philippians 4:13:

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

It's like having the divine spotter in our fitness journey, giving us the strength to keep our workouts fresh and challenging.

Hope this fitness chat vibes with you. If it does, please UPVOTE, COMMENT, & SHARE.

May your workouts be as diverse as Solomon's officers and as powerful as David facing Goliath.

Faithfully yours,

Strength Training with Gary

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