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How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:40 pm
by Tayeb8
I used to think progressive overload meant adding weight every single workout but that approach eventually caught up with me. Now I focus on improving reps, technique, control and load gradually while giving myself enough recovery. Curious how everyone else approaches progression during bodybuilding training?
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:42 pm
by Edgar
Adding reps before adding weight works really well for me it keeps progression steady without forcing heavier loads too quickly.
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:43 pm
by JJ tucker
Man better form is progress too A cleaner rep with the same weight can be more valuable than rushing to add plates.
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:44 pm
by Fitfan Williams
I stopped trying to PR every session nd consistent progress over months has worked much better for me.
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:45 pm
by Rusty
I started tracking every workout and it made a huge difference. Seeing small improvements on paper keeps me motivated
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:46 pm
by Peter webb
Tayeb8 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:40 pm
I used to think progressive overload meant adding weight every single workout but that approach eventually caught up with me. Now I focus on improving reps, technique, control and load gradually while giving myself enough recovery. Curious how everyone else approaches progression during bodybuilding training?
Sometimes adding an extra quality set is enough progression bro
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:47 pm
by Cameron
Recovery is a big part of progressive overload. It doesn't always have to mean more weight.
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:49 pm
by HHdon8
I like using a rep range and gradually working toward the top of it. Once that feels soliid I increase the weight and build back up.
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:50 pm
by 46197
Patience made the biggest difference for me yeah
Re: How Do You Keep Making Progress?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 7:51 pm
by Powerpoker
Broo even a small improvements repeated consistently eventually turn into serious gains.
