What is the correct order of steps for motivation in training?

• A. Determining ability; Setting training target; Making training plan
• B. Setting training target; Determining ability; Making training plan
• C. Making training plan; Determining ability; Setting training target
• D. Determining ability; Making training plan; Setting training target

Answer: (B)

Setting a clear training target first anchors motivation by giving you a definite endpoint to work toward. When the goal is defined, you can honestly assess your current ability and any constraints (like strength level, injury history, time, and equipment) so the target is realistic and safe. That understanding then guides the actual training plan, turning the goal and your starting point into a concrete, progressive pathway. If you start by assessing ability or by making a plan without a target, you risk either chasing an unfit goal or producing a plan that lacks a meaningful outcome. For example, decide to increase your squat by 20 kg in 12 weeks, evaluate your current max and constraints, then design a plan with specific weekly progressions and accessory work to reach that exact target.