The ONLY Strength Standard You Need to Progress Forever (Control Systems) | Ep 282
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Stop chasing arbitrary strength standards and learn why progressive overload is the only metric that matters for continuous progress.
Discover how engineering Control Systems reveal the three key components that regulate your training adaptation, and why understanding them transforms your approach to building strength.
Whether you&aposre plateaued or just starting out, this framework will help you create sustainable progress without burnout.
Main Takeaways:
Your body operates like a control system with built-in feedback loopsThree components (PID control) determine training adaptationProgressive overload requires strategic adjustments based on dataSmall, consistent changes beat random progress chasingTimestamps:
0:01 - Why arbitrary strength standards hold you back
2:53 - Control systems and progressive overload
8:01 - Understanding PID control for training
10:22 - Proportional control: Immediate response
13:15 - Integral control: Accumulated training effects
14:35 - Derivative control: Rate of adaptation
16:48 - Practical metrics to track
20:25 - Creating a sustainable feedback loop
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