Strength training is one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness.

In this episode, Paul Bassett breaks down what it actually means to get strong, why most people stall or plateau, and how strength really develops over time. Rather than chasing complicated programmes or random exercises, this episode focuses on the core principles that drive strength: stimulus, consistency, progressive overload, technique, and recovery.

This is a practical, no-nonsense explanation of strength training for everyday people who want to feel capable, resilient, and confident without turning fitness into a full-time job. 

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What strength actually is and how the body adapts

• Why most people fail to get stronger despite “training”

• The role of progressive overload and why it matters

• Why big compound lifts are so effective

• How poor technique and fear limit progress

• Why getting “bulky” is far harder than people think

• The balance between strength, endurance, and recovery

• How often you really need to train to get results

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Who This Episode Is For:

• People who feel stuck or plateaued in the gym

• Anyone confused by conflicting strength advice

• Those worried about getting bulky from lifting weights

• Busy adults who want efficient, effective training

• Beginners who want to understand strength properly

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About the Show

Beast of Burden is a weekly podcast hosted by Paul Bassett, founder of Hounds of Health in Wandsworth, London. The show explores strength, fitness, mindset, and accountability through real-world coaching experience rather than theory or trends.

Each episode is designed to help listeners build long-term capability, not short-term motivation.

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Connect & Learn More

To learn more about coaching with Hounds of Health:

Website: https://www.houndsofhealth.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houndsofhealth

Enquiries: [email protected]