The Plateau
When we get into our training routine we begin to see the
results we want. However, there comes a point in most, if not all, of our
training programmes where we hit a wall, and the results seem to disappear –
the dreaded plateau.
Can we combat the
plateau?
Yes! Fortunately, there are a number of ideas that can be
implemented in order to battle past our plateau and to help us to continue to
see the results that we want.
Combating a Plateau
Higher reps – if we
have been training with 6-8 reps while lifting weights, we should try
increasing this number to 10-15 reps.
Increase sets – in
a similar vain to increasing the number of reps per set, we can also change our
workout by increase the number of sets that we do. Instead of completing 3 sets
of 8 reps, we can try increasing to 5 sets of 8 reps.
Alter the exercises
– there are many different exercises that work the same muscles. Therefore,
there is nothing to say that we can mix things up by doing different exercises
to what we are used to. Instead of doing pull ups, change to chins ups, for
example. Something as simple as a hand grip/position can make a difference!
Rest – sometimes we
overwork ourselves and we just need a little rest. We should try taking a
couple of days off from exercising before getting back on it!
To conclude
Most of us will reach a point in our training program where
we are not seeing the desired results, we plateau. This is not something that
we need to worry about and there are number of things that we can try to get
through this, for example increasing the number of repetitions we do. Essentially
we must change something in our workout, though, and we will get through the
plateau.
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