🔁 Why “Just One More Rep” Is More Than a Slogan

PLUS: Effort compounds faster than motivation

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Michael Pender & Ryan Engel
June 27, 2025

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: Why “Just One More Rep” Is More Than a Slogan

  • Mindset Shift: Effort compounds faster than motivation

  • Question from Our Readers: Should I train to failure every set?

  • Fit Trivia: Which 90s boxing movie sequel showed the hero training by chasing chickens and sprinting through snow, proving grit > gadgets?

Why “Just One More Rep” Is More Than a Slogan

That last rep you almost skipped? That’s where growth happens.

Most guys stop when it gets uncomfortable. But if you want to see change, you’ve got to lean into the resistance—literally.

Here’s why “just one more rep” matters:

  • It pushes your muscle fibers beyond their comfort zone

  • It builds mental toughness alongside physical strength

  • It separates coasting from gaining

You don’t need to crush every set. But when it’s time to dig deep—dig.

That last clean, tough rep is where transformation begins.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Most men confuse being tired with being unconditioned. You’re not worn out—you’re just not used to pushing. Train harder. Push longer. Build a body and mind that can take hits and keep moving. That’s how you become dangerous—in the best way.

Mindset Shift:

Effort Compounds Faster Than Motivation

Motivation is nice.

Effort is non-negotiable.

Every set you push through, every clean meal you stick to, every night of decent sleep—those build on each other. They don’t need to be flashy. Just stacked.

Get 1% better today. Then again tomorrow.

That’s how men over 40 get ripped—and stay that way.

Question from Our Readers:

“Should I train to failure every set?”

– Keith, 48, from Milwaukee

Not every set—but the right ones.

Here’s how to do it smart:

  • Compound lifts (like bench, squats, rows): stop 1–2 reps before failure

  • Isolation/accessory moves (like curls or leg extensions): go to or near failure

  • Keep form clean—don’t chase failure at the cost of injury

The goal: Train hard enough to grow, recover fast enough to do it again.

Fit Trivia: Which 90s boxing movie sequel showed the hero training by chasing chickens and sprinting through snow, proving grit > gadgets?

Answer: Rocky IV (1990). Okay, technically released in late ’85, but the legacy of Rocky IV carried well into the 90s. Stallone’s brutal outdoor training montage—lifting logs, doing sit-ups from rafters, and hauling sleds through snow—remains one of the most iconic no-gym-needed workouts ever filmed.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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