How to Use Progressive Overload for Fast Results

I want to talk about how to use progressive overload for fast results because it is the single most important concept for any beginner to understand. If you lift the same weight for the same reps every week, you will not change.

It does not always mean adding more weight to the bar. You can increase the number of repetitions, shorten your rest periods, or improve your lifting technique. I have seen many people get stuck because they only focus on the heavy plates.

In my experience, keeping a detailed training log is the only way to ensure you are actually progressing. I have been training in New York for a decade and I still track every single set.

Does everyone here have a plan for how they will increase their intensity next week? I would love to hear your strategies for staying ahead of the plateau.