Why Boredom is OK

Hot take: Strength training is boring.

And most people think boredom in training is a bad thing. A sign that they need something new: a new program, new exercises, a new challenge, etc.

But boredom isn’t necessarily a problem that needs to be solved. And honestly, it could be a sign of progress.

Because what lives on the other side of repetition is mastery.

When you first start training, everything feels new. Every movement demands your attention.

But once you’ve built a solid foundation, the real growth comes from doing the same lifts again and again with more intention, control, and focus.

The best lifters know that progress doesn’t come from constantly changing what they do, but from consistently doing the basics better week after week.

So if your training is starting to feel repetitive and you feel yourself craving variety, try reframing your mindset from:

“I’ve done this exercise so many times and I need something new,” to...

“I’m refining my skills with this exercise, and every rep is making me stronger.”

Because in the end, progress isn't found during an exciting workout. It's built through unglamorous repetition, workouts that no longer feel novel, and the discipline to keep showing up anyway.