Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2534: The Top 5 Ways to Break Through a Training Plateau & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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Feb 15, 2025 Discover top strategies to break through training plateaus in fitness, emphasizing the importance of rest and varied routines. Explore the health benefits of Omega-3s and real vs. lab-created shilajit. Learn how creatine can protect against head trauma and delve into the complexities of cannabis legalization. The discussion also addresses smartphone addiction and mental health implications tied to substance use. Finally, hear personal stories about overcoming challenges, including the impact of Hashimoto's disease on strength training.
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Plateau Buster: Refine Form
- Lift lighter weights with stricter form to overcome plateaus.
- Focus on a full range of motion and controlled reps.
Plateau Buster: Lift Heavier
- If you avoid heavier weights, challenge yourself by lifting heavier.
- This can be a plateau buster for those who lift too light.
Cheat Curls vs. Strict Curls
- Cheating on single-joint exercises like curls offer no additional benefit.
- A study showed no difference between strict and cheat curls, only higher risk.