Old-school bodybuilding logic that still works?

Full body sessions 3x week keep everything balanced

Deep squats just feel hormonally powerful

Training large muscle groups is key legs especially

Increased sleep to nine hours improved recovery.

Daily walks post meals reduced systemic inflammation.

Magnesium glycinate nightly improved sleep depth significantly.

Lowered training volume, strength rebounded quickly afterward.

Cold exposure mornings improved mental resilience noticeably.

Creatine consistency enhanced recovery between heavy sessions.

Higher protein intake reduced soreness dramatically.

Eliminated alcohol completely, recovery skyrocketed immediately.

Added naps twice weekly improved performance consistency.

Tracking HRV helped auto regulate training intensity.

Electrolytes during workouts prevented fatigue accumulation significantly.

Switched to deload every fourth week religiously.