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TODAYâS LEVEL UP:
Coachâs Corner: Why You Donât Need More ExercisesâYou Need More Effort
Pro Tip: Master the basics before you chase variety
Question from Our Readers: Can I build muscle with just a few exercises?
Fit Trivia: Which 90s martial arts film featured a training montage with tree-trunk kicks, blindfolded sparring, and a coconut drop challenge?
Why You Donât Need More ExercisesâYou Need More Effort
Scrolling through social media can make you feel like your workout needs to look like Cirque du Soleil to be effective.
Reality check:
You need effort, not entertainment.
Hereâs what actually works:
Repeat core lifts weekly (presses, rows, squats, hinges)
Push close to failure with good form
Track progress and aim to beat your last session
Youâll build more muscle doing 4 great sets of dumbbell presses than bouncing between 9 random exercises with bands, balls, and burpees.
FROM RYANâS DESK
Life won't hand you the perfect moment. You're not always going to be rested, fired up, or ready. But none of that matters. The man who wins is the one who shows up anyway. Put in the reps. Stack the wins. Earn your results.
Pro Tip:
Master the Basics Before You Chase Variety
Chasing the next cool move might feel fun, butâŚ
True strength is built through repetition and refinement.
Do it until youâre not just doing the movementâyouâre owning it.
Question from Our Readers:
âCan I build muscle with just a few exercises?â
â James, 53, from Atlanta
Absolutely. In fact, youâll probably build more muscle that way.
A minimalist approach like:
Dumbbell press
Goblet squat
Row variation
RDL or hip hinge
Loaded carries
âŚdone with intention, intensity, and consistency will outperform any complicated program. Fewer moves, more focus.
Fit Trivia: Which 90s martial arts film featured a training montage with tree-trunk kicks, blindfolded sparring, and a coconut drop challenge?
Answer: Kickboxer (1989âbut iconic into the early 90s)! Jean-Claude Van Damme trained to fight Tong Po by kicking palm trees until they splintered, dodging attacks blindfolded, and bracing under coconut drops. Brutal, low-tech, and unforgettableâthis was old-school conditioning at its wildest.
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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