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The Performance Compass
Hosted by Decker Lindsay, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, and entrepreneur, The Performance Compass is your ultimate guide to unlocking your full athletic potential. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a seasoned athlete, or just passionate about improving your health and fitness, this podcast delivers actionable insights and strategies to elevate your performance.
Each episode is packed with expert tips, real-world advice, and practical steps that you can implement right away to optimize your training, recovery, and overall well-being. From strength training and conditioning to nutrition, mindset, and injury prevention, The Performance Compass provides a holistic approach to becoming your best self—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Join Decker as he explores the science of performance, breaks down complex topics, and shares proven techniques for getting stronger, fitter, and more resilient. Whether you're looking to improve your athletic performance, break through plateaus, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle, The Performance Compass will help you chart your course for success.
Tune in and take the first step toward mastering your performance—no matter where you’re starting from!
The Performance Compass
Episode 26: 3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Training
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When you're new to strength training, it's easy to think progress means lifting heavier every workout, pushing every set to failure, and forcing yourself to do the "big" exercises everyone talks about.
The reality is much different.
In this episode of The Performance Compass, coach Decker Lindsay shares three of the biggest lessons he wishes he had learned when he first started training. We discuss why you don't need to add weight every session to make progress, why you should almost never miss a lift during training, and why there are no exercises you absolutely have to perform to build strength and muscle.
Whether you're just getting started or you've been training for years, these principles can help you train smarter, stay healthier, and make better progress over the long term.