How to choose the right workout tools

How to pick the right training method at the right time to get the best results and see faster gains

Choice is usually a good thing, especially when it comes to political parties, lifestyles and sandwiches. It’s often a good thing in the gym too: everyone gets bored doing endless deadlifts or running on the treadmill time after time. But it can be tempting to programme-hop like a rabid frog, never sticking with one thing for long enough to see its benefits. 

The solution is to choose your workout weapons carefully and use the right ones at the right time. Here’s how to do that. 

Odd lifts

There’s nothing wrong with adding variety to your programme, but think about why you’re doing it. For example, when doing heavy front squats your form will break down around eight reps in, but you’ll be able to perform back squats better for longer. So if you’re planning a high-rep squat session

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