MAO inhibition doesn’t “create” more.
It just stops cleanup.
Neurotransmitters stack up — sometimes more than your brain can handle?
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I think it’s super underrated staying a few reps shy of failure keeps progress moving without burning out.
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Happens all the time the stronger you get, the easier it is to overlook simple stuff that built the base.
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Submax work seems boring on paper, but it adds up fast when you can train consistently year-round.
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Basics stop being “exciting,” but they’re still doing most of the heavy lifting long term.
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Chasing maxes all the time feels good short term, but submax training keeps joints and CNS happy.
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Advanced lifters often chase novelty when consistency with fundamentals would move the needle more.
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A lot of strong lifters built their base with repeatable submax weights, not daily grinders.
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Squat, hinge, press, pull… those patterns never stop working, no matter your level.
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You can still get strong without redlining every session that’s where submax shines.
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When progress stalls, going back to basics usually fixes more than adding complexity.

