Dave Tate argues the biggest lie in strength training is its supposed complexity, simplifying it by framing periodization as a journey across the "world map" of an 8-bit video game. Each training block is a new territory that you must successfully navigate and conquer. To travel through these territories, you must master fundamental techniques ("skill gates"), manage your recovery ("energy bar"), and gather resources like good nutrition and sleep ("coins"). Successfully navigating a territory is proven by defeating its "boss"—a metric-based test that determines if you are ready to advance to the next region. Ultimately, true progress comes from mastering the skills needed for this journey, not by seeking shortcuts or "power-ups" to bypass the essential work.
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