You shouldn’t be progressively overloading in the gym.
SIKE… That’s just clickbait. Here’s what you actually shouldn’t be doing:
You shouldn’t be adding 20lbs to your working weight every session. You also shouldn’t be adding 10 reps each time you lift. Progress doesn’t happen that fast—it’s much more gradual. Real progress looks like adding 2.5 lbs per side or maybe just 1 more rep per week on a lift.
If you’re progressing too quickly, you’re likely not pushing yourself hard enough in the first place.
But hey, if you realize you’ve been holding back, don’t dwell on it—just make a change. Moving forward, you need to truly challenge yourself. Progress will slow down, and every small improvement will take more effort.
Most weeks, I’m fighting for 5 more pounds or 1 extra rep on each set of an exercise.
That’s a good thing. Slower progress means you’re working at the right intensity and actually pushing yourself in the gym. This is true progressive overload and this is where change happens.
#shorts
