Top 10 Reasons You're Not Getting the Results You Want in the Gym

By: Mark Sisson

Are you struggling to see results at the gym? Has your strength training hit a dead end? Maybe you've noticed that lifting heavy things doesn't automatically build muscle. It doesn't automatically get results.

There's nothing worse than putting in the work but seeing no benefits. Carving time out of a busy schedule to lift heavy things is already a Herculean effort. That time needs to be productive. So, if you're struggling to get results, here are the ten most likely reasons.

1) You're Not Fully Motivated (Yet)

Building a lean muscular physique takes considerable work. There's nothing quick or easy about it. To maintain your motivation, it helps to remember the benefits.

Not only is it fantastic for your health, and a great longevity strategy, but it's arguably the best form of exercise to lose fat.
A lean, muscular physique is useful, visually appealing, and built for adventure. Whether you're climbing trees with your kids, portaging a boat or carrying someone away from danger, muscles help get jobs done.

Strength training checks all the boxes, and it's hard to imagine a better use of your time at the gym. But it's not always easy to make consistent progress. If you're struggling to get results, your training may lack progressive overload.

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