Start at Square One: Rethinking What “Foundations” Really Mean in Strength Training

Описание: Most fitness professionals would agree on one thing:
a strong foundation matters.

Where we tend to miss the mark is what that foundation actually looks like—and where it truly begins.

In this Strong Brew episode, we dig into a common blind spot in the fitness industry:
not skipping foundations…
but misidentifying them.

Too often, “foundational training” gets defined by light weights, bodyweight exercises, or arbitrary progressions—without ever confirming true movement mastery. And when faulty movement patterns sneak through unchecked, they don’t show up right away…they show up later as pain, plateaus, or injury.

☕ In this episode, we unpack:

Why most coaches value foundations—but struggle to clearly define them

The difference between doing an exercise and demonstrating proficiency in it

Why bodyweight isn’t automatically the best place to start

How assuming readiness creates unnecessary injury risk

What it actually means to begin at square one—regardless of experience level

Why there’s no timeline on mastery, and why that’s a good thing

At Fitness Lying Down, we don’t guess where your foundation is—we verify it. Everyone starts at square one, and progression is earned through understanding, control, and confidence—not just load or reps.

Because real strength isn’t built by rushing the process.
It’s built by laying the right foundation first.

🎧 Pour a Strong Brew and press play.