Hitting a plateau in the gym is one of the most frustrating things that can happen. Whether it’s weights or cardio-based, not being able to see yourself progress can take a big hit on your motivation, confidence, and resilience. Here are three top tips to help you break that stubborn cycle and smash your progression again.
Break down and target specific components of the movement
It might be the lockout of your deadlift or the final 200m of your 5K time. Pinpointing on one aspect of your target will add specificity to your training for you to be successful in your overall goal.
Switching up your exercises
To get a better squat you will need to squat. No way of getting around that. However, throwing in some barbell reverse lunges, hip thrusts, or concentric speed back squats would provide a different stimulus to your movement patterns which could spot a weakness within your lifts and halt progression.
Might be time for a deload
Always be open for a de-load during your program. Having scheduled periods of limiting exercises will allow your body and mind to recuperate and thus allowing you to face your goal effectively. Yes, that's right, no lifting, no running, no sweating, nothing. A de-load will not ruin your strength, make you fat, or mean that you become ugly.
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