PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD
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?What is a progressive overload workout
Progressive overload is the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body during exercise training. … The technique is recognized as a fundamental principle for success in various forms of strength training programs including fitness training, weight lifting, high intensity training and physical therapy programs.
?What is muscle overload
Overload is placing your muscles under greater stress than they’re accustomed to. … There’s another form of muscle overload called relative overload. Rather than increasing the weight, with relative overload, you increase your training volume, i.e. the number of reps or sets you do without increasing the resistance.
?What is the effect of progressive overload on the body
Your body needs time to adjust to new demands and to build up the strength to appropriately handle new weight. That’s why it’s called progressive overload: it helps you improve over time, step by step. Besides the physical effects, your brain also gets a boost from progressive overload
?Can 5 reps build muscle
Yes. While it may not be optimal, you can still build muscle in the 4-6-rep range. It is good to train in this rep range anyway, because it builds strength which can help you build muscle later when you switch to an 8-12 (hypertrophy) rep range.
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