#135: How to Tell if Your Workouts Are Actually Building Muscle & Strength

Not all workouts build muscle even if they feel hard.

In this episode, I look at ways to tell if your training is actually helping you build muscle and strength or just making you sweat.

You’ll learn:

• Why soreness, sweat, and ‘feeling the burn’ don’t mean you’re getting stronger
• 4 real signs your workouts are building strength and muscle
• How to track your workouts (and why that matters more than you think)
• Red flags that your current routine might not be effective at building muscle & strength
• What to change if you suspect your workout is not effective

If you're not seeing results — or you're wondering whether your strength training is actually working — this episode will help you know what to look for, and what to do next.

Resources mentioned:

• Episode #121: Are You Strength Training or Just Working Out with Weights? >
• Episode #106: How to take form videos > 
• Free strength training tracker >
• How to take progress pictures > 
• Flip stick (to stick your phone onto various surfaces) > 
• Learn to Lift Programs > 

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