Serious question.
Men today have:
→ unlimited food
→ unlimited entertainment
→ constant dopamine
→ less movement
→ less sunlight
→ less physical struggle
At the same time:
low energy, low motivation, low testosterone, anxiety, and depression seem more common than ever.
Do you think modern comfort and overstimulation are actually hurting male hormones and mental drive?
Or is that exaggerated bro-science?
I think it’s super underrated staying a few reps shy of failure keeps progress moving without burning out.
Happens all the time the stronger you get, the easier it is to overlook simple stuff that built the base.
Submax work seems boring on paper, but it adds up fast when you can train consistently year-round.
Basics stop being “exciting,” but they’re still doing most of the heavy lifting long term.
Chasing maxes all the time feels good short term, but submax training keeps joints and CNS happy.
Advanced lifters often chase novelty when consistency with fundamentals would move the needle more.
A lot of strong lifters built their base with repeatable submax weights, not daily grinders.
Squat, hinge, press, pull… those patterns never stop working, no matter your level.
You can still get strong without redlining every session that’s where submax shines.
When progress stalls, going back to basics usually fixes more than adding complexity.
