• Progressive overload stopped working โ€” here's what I found out

    After 18 months of consistent linear progression, strength gains plateaued. The fix wasn't a new program. It was sleep quality โ€” I was averaging 6.2 hours. After adjusting to 7.5+ consistently for 8 weeks, linear gains resumed. Training stimulus was fine. Recovery was the limiting variable.

  • After 18 months of consistent linear progression, strength gains plateaued. The fix wasn't a new program. It was sleep quality โ€” I was averaging 6.2 hours. After adjusting to 7.5+ consistently for 8 weeks, linear gains resumed. Training stimulus was fine. Recovery was the limiting variable.