Barbell Medicine Podcast Episode #350: Progressive Overload II (How-To Get The Most From Training)
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May 30, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of progressive overload! Explore its evolving definitions and historical context. Discover the differences between training stress and stimulus, and why they matter. Learn how to measure true strength gains with metrics like RPE. The hosts break down effective training strategies and the psychology behind progression. They tackle common misconceptions and emphasize the importance of patience and individual adaptations in the journey to optimal strength. Get ready for insights that could transform your training approach!
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Conflicted Definitions of Progressive Overload
- Progressive overload is a fundamental concept in strength training but is often misunderstood.
- Fitness organizations provide conflicting and incomplete definitions, causing confusion for trainers and trainees.
Origin Story of Progressive Overload
- Dr. Thomas DeLorme coined "progressive overload" while rehabbing injured soldiers after WWII.
- He used adjustable iron boots to gradually increase exercise load as patients improved.
Progressive Overload Maintains Training Stress
- Progressive overload means increasing training stimulus only to maintain consistent training stress as fitness improves.
- Training stress depends on internal response, not just external workload.