Strong Bodies Are Built on Simple Moves
Why I Don’t Change My Main Lifts (And Why You Shouldn’t Either)
Every few months, someone asks me why I’m still doing the same old lifts.
“Don’t you get bored of benching?”
“Still squatting?”
“Ever try something new?”
Yes. I’m still benching. Still squatting. Still deadlifting. And no, I’m not bored — I’m building.
Here’s the truth: the best lifters in the world aren’t constantly reinventing their workouts. They’re not doing burpees on balance balls or chasing the next flashy movement they saw on social media. They’re putting in the reps — week after week — on the big foundational lifts that deliver results.
My training is built around a handful of movements:
Bench press
Hex bar deadlift
Back squats
Reverse hypers
Military press
Arnold press
Pull-ups
That’s it. That’s the core. The weight changes. The sets and reps shift. The intensity cycles. But the lifts? Rock solid.
Why?
Because these movements work. They hit multiple muscle groups, build strength from the ground up, and force your body to adapt and grow. They’re the blue-collar lifts. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just iron, gravity, and effort.
And the truth is, you don’t need more variety — you need more consistency.
See, progress isn’t sexy. It’s not always exciting. But it’s reliable. You show up. You do the work. You chase small wins. One more rep. Five more pounds. A little deeper. A little smoother.
These “basic” lifts? They teach you discipline. They teach you patience. They expose your weaknesses and demand your focus. They’re not just building muscle — they’re building you.
You want results? Stop program-hopping. Stop overcomplicating it. Pick the main lifts. Master them. Own them. Then keep pushing.
There’s a quiet kind of satisfaction that comes from lifting something today that you couldn’t budge six months ago. That’s real progress. That’s earned. And that comes from staying the course.
So yeah, my program might look the same from the outside. But on the inside? Every rep is a fight. Every set is a step forward. Every session is a brick in the foundation.
Want to grow? Want to get strong? Then fall in love with the fundamentals. You don’t need to be entertained — you need to be committed.
Lift heavy. Lift smart. Stay consistent.