You hit the gym consistenly, five days a week, fuelled by that pre-workout
that makes your fingers tingle and replenished by that post-workout shake
you were told would guarantee “serious gains”. You’re feeling good, looking
good, and lifting heavier than ever before. But then, suddenly, all that all
changes – or should I say, nothing changes. You’re not packing on any more
muscle and you’re not lifting any heavier weights. No matter how much time
and effort you put in, you just can’t make any changes. You, my friend, have
hit the dreaded plateau. But don’t cancel your gym membership and turn to
a lift-free life just yet. Help is at hand in the form of these simple strategies
for mixing up your routine and seeing progress once more.
It’s a tale as old as time
The maximum number of
weeks you should stick to
one training program. After
that, your body will adapt
and your muscles will
have it too easy.8