You’ve seen it: single-leg squats on a BOSU ball while curling a kettlebell.
That’s not training. That’s a cry for attention.
Nothing builds less muscle or screams “I don’t get it” — louder.
It’s the gym equivalent of clapping when the plane lands, pointless, cringe, and somehow still a thing.
The Problem
Most guys train like they’re collecting participation trophies.
Ten exercises. Six different angles. A pump. A scroll.
Zero intent.
They think more = better.
Wrong.
You’re not building. You’re bleeding efficiency and frying your recovery.
What the Research Actually Says
Study after study confirms it:
Low-volume, high-intensity training — even single sets — beats the bloated 3x10 bro split.
A 2025 study found that just two 30-minute workouts per week delivered real strength and size gains.
Read about the study on Health.com
You don’t need more exercises.
You need better decisions — and fewer distractions.
Burn the old playbook and start training like every set actually matters.