I’ve been doing the same exercises for the past 12 years.

I’ve been doing the same exercises for the past 12 years.
The principles have remained the same, but my methods did change—especially through and after pregnancy, injuries, and surgeries.😅
Your body adapts, and you learn new ways to move.

If you’re a beginner, less is more when it comes to exercises. You don’t need advanced movements more importantly you need consistency and practice.🙌

While variation has its place, lifting weights is a skill.
Sticking to the same lifts or program for 4–8 weeks helps you:

* Improve movement patterns as repetitions increase,
allowing your nervous system to become more efficient at
recruiting the right muscles.
* Refine your technique and get more effective muscle.
engagement.
* Avoid slowing progress—too much variation, especially
changing exercises every session, can hold you back.
* Build your training around these key movement patterns:
Squat, Hinge, Press and Pull

We all like variety, and there are a lot of “optimal” exercises trending that people chase. But there isn’t one optimal exercise—just many effective ones.💪🏻

Stick to a plan, focus on doing the basic movements well, progressively overload, and stay consistent.
Keep it simple—and always come back to the basics.
That’s where we all start.☺️💪🏻