40fit Radio

It's an innocent question... when is strong, strong enough? For most people, the answer is never. They will never be strong enough. Because most people aren't actually training, and if they are training they are not training for strength. Those of us in the 40fit Nation aren't most people though. So back to the question: how strong is strong enough?   Like many things, the answer is "it depends." Mainly, it depends on your goals and interests, and how much priority you place on them in life. For the competitor, the athlete, she may never be strong enough. Every athlete needs a high level of strength, and athletes in strength sports, naturally, need as much as they can attain. For those with no competitive aspirations, it may not be worth the time, effort, and pain to pursue the highest level of strength.   Everyone would benefit from at least running through the entire novice phase of their linear progression. Coach D recommends, for men, working toward a 2x bodyweight deadlift, a 1.75x squat, 1.5x bench, and