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When it comes to designing a strength training program, one of the key questions is how often you should actually hit the gym. You might think more is always better, but there’s a science to finding the optimal training frequency for you. This article dives into a concept from the book “Scientific Principles of Strength Training” called SRA (Stress, Recovery, Adaptation) to explain why simply training more isn’t the answer.

Imagine you hit the gym for an intense powerlifting session. You push yourself to the limit, aiming for those sweet strength gains. But what happens to your body after that grueling workout? The answer lies in the concept of the Stimulus-Recovery-Adaptation (SRA) cycle.