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143. 5 Tips to Break a Plateau and See Progress in Your Workouts


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If you are feeling frustrated and discouraged because no matter how hard you work out, you're not seeing any progress in your strength training, then listen up! Despite spending hours at the gym and pushing yourself to the limit, you may find that your muscles are not getting stronger and your body is not changing as you had hoped. You might be stuck in a plateau, experiencing minimal improvements and feeling stuck in your fitness journey. Today Andrea is sharing five tips to get out of that rut and shift to seeking progress. 

In this episode, you will be able to

  • Uncover ways to break through your workout stagnation and keep making gains.
  • Harness the power of proper form to amplify your exercise effectiveness.
  • See the value of using mirrors as a tool for flawless form execution.
  • Navigate the art and science of choosing the right weights for your strength training routine.
  • Absorb the key role of consistency and progression in making lasting workout improvements.


The key moments in this episode are
00:00:00 - Introduction, 
00:00:51 - Importance of Form, 
00:04:32 - Importance of Weight Selection, 
00:09:47 - Using Mirrors and Filming, 
00:12:18 - Choosing the Right Weights, 
00:13:29 - Choosing the Correct Weight, 
00:14:53 - Progressive Overload for Muscle Growth, 
00:16:43 - Importance of Varying Intensity and Rest Time, 
00:19:57 - Research-backed Benefits of Progressive Overload, 
00:23:48 - Bilateral Movements for Muscle Activation, 
00:28:03 - The Importance of Range of Motion, 
00:29:01 - Learning from Mistakes and Prioritizing Mobility, 
00:29:54 - Recommended Mobility Resources, 
00:31:08 - Aligning Goals with Workout Programs, 
00:32:46 - Prioritizing Functionality and Feeling Good, 




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