Is submaximal training underrated for long-term strength?

I think it’s super underrated staying a few reps shy of failure keeps progress moving without burning out.

Submax work seems boring on paper, but it adds up fast when you can train consistently year-round.

Chasing maxes all the time feels good short term, but submax training keeps joints and CNS happy.

A lot of strong lifters built their base with repeatable submax weights, not daily grinders.

You can still get strong without redlining every session that’s where submax shines.

Submaximal work lets you practice clean reps and better bar speed, which carries over to max attempts.

Long-term strength is about showing up healthy, and submax training makes that easier.

Max effort days feel rewarding, but submax days are what actually build momentum.

It’s easier to recover, easier to track progress, and easier to stay injury-free with submax loads.

People underestimate how strong you can get just pushing volume and technique under control.