These 7 Lifting Mistakes Cost Me ...

These 7 Lifting Mistakes Cost Me Years Of Gains

Strength Academy Podcast by Nick Byom
S1 · E42
Jan 15, 2026
19:26

Episode notes

If you’re lifting and not seeing results — this episode is for you.

I’ve been lifting consistently for over 10 years, and there are a lot of things I had to learn the hard way. In this episode, I break down 7 lessons I wish I knew when I first started lifting — from exercise selection, supplements, programming, eating enough, and why patience matters more than motivation.

This episode covers: • Why hard ≠ effective • Why most supplements are a waste of money • The importance of mastering the basics • Why program hopping kills progress • Why you must eat to grow • How intensity actually builds muscle • Why results take way longer than you think

If you’re serious about building muscle, strength, and a physique that lasts — this is the blueprint.

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