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EP 92: How to Break a Lifting Plateau (5 Proven Tips for Gaining Muscle)
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- Jan 16, 2026
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📲 Get my free lifting calculator & RPE guide to start actually training hard enough in the gym: https://bit.ly/4mtleF5 Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST: → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ → This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/KPVP2HNr3hQ Stuck on the same weights in the gym? Not making progress on your lifts? You might be in a strength plateau. In this video, Dr. Alyssa Olenick (PhD, Exercise Physiology) shares 5 evidence-based strategies to help you break through a lifting plateau and start making gains again. What you’ll learn: • Why training intensity (RPE) might be too low • How training volume & frequency affect progress • The role of protein, carbs, and overall calories in strength gains • Why sleep and recovery are critical for adaptation • How to use time, rep ranges, and micro-progressions to keep improving Plateaus are normal — but they don’t have to last forever. Apply these tips to unlock your next level of strength. 🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs 🤘🏻 FOLLOW LYSS ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ 🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Are you training at a high/hard enough level? 0:52 - Are you lifting frequently enough? 1:36 - Are you eating enough? 2:29 - Are you sleeping enough? 3:15 - Simply, give it time.