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Prgressive Overload: Training Fundamentals Ep 1

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Lift Podcast, Coach Harry breaks down progressive overload—the #1 key to muscle growth. While trendy training methods focus on lengthened partials, slow eccentrics, and advanced techniques, the truth is that 95% of your gains come from simply getting stronger over time. Whether you’re lifting for hypertrophy or strength, this episode clears up misconceptions and gives you a practical roadmap to progress efficiently.

Episode Notes

In this episode of the Lift Podcast, Coach Harry breaks down progressive overload—the #1 key to muscle growth. While trendy training methods focus on lengthened partials, slow eccentrics, and advanced techniques, the truth is that 95% of your gains come from simply getting stronger over time. Whether you’re lifting for hypertrophy or strength, this episode clears up misconceptions and gives you a practical roadmap to progress efficiently.

Key Takeaway:

Progressive overload is the most important factor for muscle growth. It comes down to two things:

1. Lifting more weight than before.
2. Doing more reps with the same weight.
   That’s it. Not more sets, not slowing down reps—just increasing the challenge on the muscle over time. Stick to lower rep ranges (5–8 reps) to maximize strength gains and ensure faster, more efficient progression.

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