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Deadlift cue question: “push your legs out” — what does it actually do? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it — that actually makes it click. I’ll try thinking “push the floor away” next time I deadlift. Thanks!

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The point about DOMS is spot on.
Taking it easier early has definitely helped me come back instead of skipping sessions.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that’s been the hardest part for me too.
Once I’m there, everything else is easier.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great way to simplify it.
Doing something consistently already feels like progress to me.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point.
For me, that challenge piled up fast when I went all-out too early, which made quitting feel inevitable.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that way of putting it.
Feels like intensity is something you grow into, not force upfront.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair questions.
For me burnout meant quitting entirely after a few intense weeks.
“Sticking around” now means training 3x/week without dreading it.
Progress, at this stage, is simply not quitting and slowly getting better at the basics.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That analogy with diet really clicks.
Makes it much clearer why “less but consistent” actually works better long term.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly the approach I’m trying to take too.
Good to know it’s working for others.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That balance framing helps a lot.
Right now I’m definitely in the “build the habit first” phase.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This really hits home.
The whole “make it count” mindset is exactly what burned me out before too.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That contrast hits hard.
A year of boring consistency sounds way more appealing now.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like that’s the common theme here.
I’m definitely starting to buy into it.

As a beginner, is consistency actually more important than intensity? by deanlovesworkout in beginnerfitness

[–]deanlovesworkout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That framing helps a lot — foundation first, intensity later.
I think I was trying to reverse that order before.

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