07/06/2026
Most people stay stuck because they never actually push the weight. They hit 10 to 12 reps with the same load week after week and wonder why nothing changes.
The whole point is simple. Increase the weight until you can only get 6 to 8 reps. Stick with that weight until you can hit 10 to 12 again. Then increase it and repeat. That is progressive overload.
And my favorite way to do this — in my opinion an even better way — is using a 5 to 8 rep range. Start at 5, work up to 8, increase the weight, and start back at 5 again.
Different ranges, same principle. Push heavier over time and your body will have no choice but to grow.