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2552: From Plateau to PR... How to Break Through Strength Barriers

2025/3/13
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From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers

Defining what a plateau is. (1:18)

Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20)

The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37)

The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38)

From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers

#1 - Focus on strength. (13:45)

#2 - Change the exercises. (17:06)

#3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13)

#4 - Change the tempo. (23:01)

#5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13)

#6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01)

Questions:

I haven’t lost any weight for 30 days. Is this a plateau? (31:46)

Can diet changes break a plateau? (32:55)

How often do you guys plateau? What do you personally do? (33:58)

Does sleep affect plateaus? (36:17)

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People Mentioned

Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)) Instagram

Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle)) Instagram