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If there’s one major lesson I’ve learned in my fitness journey, it’s this — you can’t chase every goal at the same time. My biggest struggle? Wanting to hit new PRs on squat and bench while trying to grow my glutes and legs. But here’s the thing: to hit those PRs, I had to train for strength. So how could I expect my body to also prioritize growth? Strength (aka powerlifting) & bodybuilding (aka growth) are not the same — and training for one often comes at the expense of the other. At some point, you have to pick a lane. Chasing both will just leave you stuck, spinning in circles and frustrated by the lack of progress. After 6 years of chasing strength and hitting new PRs almost every month, I finally let go of always needing to lift heavier. I shifted my focus to training for growth — and that’s when the leg gains I had been chasing for years finally started showing up. Maybe I’ll work back up to my old PRs later, but right now, I’m building the physique I actually wanted all along. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Know the difference, and train with intention