Playing small psychological tricks on yourself can help build training momentum.

You can eat the frog — also known as a descending pyramid.

Which is where you start with the toughest task while you’re fresh. And as you go on, everything else gets a little easier.

Or…

You can eat the elephant one bite at a time — also known as an ascending pyramid.

Which is where you start with the easiest weight and gradually build your way up.

Each completed set gives you a little more confidence until you’re ready for your heaviest weight.

Physically, both can build strength.

Psychologically, they feel completely different.

So… frog, elephant, or a buffet of both?