Definition: A workout routine so simple and repetitive that fitness influencers weep from lack of content opportunities. Characterized by doing the same foundational lifts (like 5×5) forever, focusing purely on progressive overload instead of neon resistance bands or “muscle confusion.”
This perceived dullness is actually its superpower. The consistency builds real strength while exposing flashy, overcomplicated programs as pure hustle. If your gym session feels like Groundhog Day but the weights keep going up? Congrats, you’ve mastered boring. Effectiveness disguised as monotony.
Example:
Ignoring the latest fitness fads, he stuck to his foundational lifts, focusing solely on progressive overload session after simple session.
Despite its boring 5×5 repetition, her unwavering consistency with squats and deadlifts yielded impressive strength gains over months.