Focus on the 1%
How can we improve our performance? Obviously, we can train harder or train more. But what if we focused on the little things? The 1%'s. All to often, it is easy to get caught up with the big, grand gestures towards improving ourselves. We put in the extra hours and the extra effort, but is this really the most efficient use of our time? Sometimes, the extra hours are needed to improve ourselves, but before we put in the extra hours next time, lets check the little things are all done. The little things will vary based on what you are aiming to achieve. But, lets say, you want to improve your squat strength (or strength on any lift). The hours you put in squatting will improve your strength, but, there is a number of little things to get right first. Firstly, technique. Correcting your technique will not make you instantly stronger, but it will ensure a more efficient movement. And if a movement is more efficient, you will waste less energy on the ...