M6:D69 (D547) Change Things Up For Massive Growth

• Change up your repetition scheme. If you are doing low reps and heavy weight, change things up to use higher reps and lighter weight.
• Change up the number of sets you are doing. If you are doing 3 sets, increase or decrease the sets depending upon how you are recovering.
• Decrease the frequency of your workouts. Yes, I said decrease your frequency. It works. If you are working out 3 days a week, reduce it to 2 days a week for a period of time.
• Make sure you are following the progressive overload principle. You should be adding weight and/or repetitions each workout. If you have been doing this and are stuck, try one of the other tips in this article. If you have not been doing this, what's your problem? Get with it and start progressing!
• Take a step back. If you are deadlifting 300 lbs. and just can't seem to add weight or repetitions, step back about 20%. That's right, lower the weight down to 240 lbs. and start progressing again. You will be surprised to find that you will blast right past the 300 lb. roadblock in no time at all.

While some of these tips seem counterintuitive, they all work and work well!  If you find yourself stuck at a plateau, dig out these tips and try them out.