A Secret to Better Results in the Gym!

“Feed your muscles, not your ego”

I believe I once heard this in a lifting “how-to” video, and I thought it was brilliant. For me, it says that by having a proper training mindset, you will gain faster, more sustainable, and better results.

So, here are a few reasons why mind-to-muscle matters:

Better Muscle Growth

When you focus on the muscle you’re targeting, you recruit more muscle fibres, leading to greater muscle activation. This translates into more efficient and effective growth, helping you build lean muscle faster.

Improved Form = Less Risk of Injury

By concentrating on your form and the muscle you're working, you reduce the chances of using momentum or bad posture to lift weights. This lowers your risk of injury, meaning you can train more consistently and safely, without setbacks. Trust me, nothing stops you faster from achieving your goals than an injury. Think about how you feel every time you hurt yourself or experience pain—does it make you feel like training? Energised? Focused? For me, most of these qualities go out the window when dealing with an injury.

Maximising Efficiency

Quality over quantity – when you focus on the technique and engage the correct muscles, you’re able to train smarter. It’s not always about doing more reps or lifting heavier weights; it’s about doing it correctly. This leads to more results in less time.

More Control and Better Results

Mind-to-muscle connection forces you to slow down and control every rep. This slow and deliberate movement improves muscle tension and time under tension—key factors for growth and strength development.

Sustained Progress

Consistently focusing on the muscle you’re working means you’re training with purpose. This improves the effectiveness of each session, resulting in better long-term results that you can maintain.

If you need help understanding these points in more detail or would like to discuss things you're struggling with, email me or book a mobility assessment

My email: Oli.Fit@outlook.com

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I can confidently say most of my clients struggle with this (mind-to-muscle) connection, and if I had a pound for every time I ask a client where they feel their muscles after a set or during, and they either don’t know or just point in a different direction to where we are working, even after explaining what and where we are working, I’d be a millionaire! Lol. No fault of my client, as this is why I am here.