Why intensity beats volume every time in the gym

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When I first started working out, I thought the more time I spent in the gym, the better results I’d get. So I’d do endless sets, spend hours lifting, and think I was making progress.

But here’s the truth: more isn’t better—better is better.

It wasn’t until I started focusing on intensity over volume that I saw real changes. Instead of doing a bunch of mediocre sets, I started hitting fewer, more focused sets with max intensity. Every rep was all out, no half-measures. I pushed myself harder in less time and got WAY better results.

It’s the same principle: quality over quantity. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym if you’re not giving it everything. A shorter, intense workout will do more for your body than hours of going through the motions.

So next time you’re in the gym, ask yourself—are you there to check the box, or are you there to make serious progress?

Intensity > volume, every single time. What’s one way you can step up your intensity next workout?

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