Josh @gettingstrong11

Former College Track & Field Athlete | Strength Training | BJJ | Subscribe to my free newsletter ⬇️ linktr.ee/gettingstrong Boston, MA Joined February 2024

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Quick write up I did on types of training modalities: open.substack.com/pub/gettingstr…

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BowTiedOx | SOF Athlete/Bodybuilder @BowTiedOx

2 years ago

An exercise is just a tool for a desired outcome Outside specific sports like powerlifting or Oly lifting, getting married to a movement instead of looking at it as a tool can limit progress At times it’s smart to use different movements & equipment to better obtain our goals

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Walking into a packed gym can turn a good workout into 💩 in a HURRY. Waiting for machines, no space, etc. Key is to know what your training goals are for the day and know exercise substitutes so you can alter your workout accordingly, without affecting the integrity of your lift

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Get to the gym at open on Saturdays/Sundays. Major life hack if you can swing it. You’ll have free rein of the place for the majority of your workout before folks start to wander in. Should be 100x better than any workout during the week - especially if you go to a busy gym.

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Something I’ve been toying with lately is lifting with no headphones. Did it for an entire summer a few years ago to eliminate distractions when I was short on time - it works and your workout will be more efficient, but the added endorphins from a good playlist is hard to beat.

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

I’ve messed around with a number of different methods for logging my lifts over the years - notebooks, Excel on my phone, apps, apple notes, etc. Currently using these printouts for Ox’s Density Program. Doesn’t really matter how you do it, but tracking is a must for improvement.

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Something I’ve always struggled with is defining my fitness goals. Since the end of my athletic career I’ve bounced between strength training, endurance training, hypertrophy work, BJJ, etc. Key is to clearly define goals for each training block and stick to it for a set time.

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Consider myself fortunate to have started my lifting journey in an athletic capacity. Forced me to learn free weights on day 1 and grow from there. Much easier to go free weights ➡️ machines than vice versa. Now I have the flexibility to bounce back and forth depending on goals.

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

On that note, thrilled to get into Week 2 of the @BowTiedOx Density Program tonight. Let the progressive overload commence

Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

On that note, thrilled to get into Week 2 of the @BowTiedOx Density Program tonight. Let the progressive overload commence

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Week 1 of a new training block is like syllabus week in college. You walk around confused as hell and overwhelmed by all the new stimuli. You’re in the midst of figuring out what’s going on and before you know it it’s over.

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Tried the IG angle a few years back. Soon realized that I hated filming in the gym and that doing the same lifts week after week is crap content. Funny how what is effective doesn’t equate to what people want to see. Feel like that applies to more than just lifting but I digress.

Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

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Josh @gettingstrong11

2 years ago

Giving Twitter a whirl. Former college athlete (T&F) that has since pivoted to strength training. Figured there’s a million of us out there and wanted to have a place to connect