We all have all been there in our High Intensity Strength Training program- that is, we have reached that dreaded plateau and have tried everything in our “tool bag” to rev up our High Intensity Strength Training workouts but with little success. We just aren’t making the strength gains in High Intensity Training workouts no matter how hard or how often we press through it. So what should you do to stay motivated and rev it up your High Intensity Strength Training workout a notch or two?
Well, here are my top 4 things you can do to take your High Intensity Strength Training program to the next level (naturally- without supplements) and break through that plateau:
#1-Take a week off from High Intensity Strength Training and Rest!
I know, this is not what you were expecting to hear, but it is my #1 suggestion. More is not always better! “Rest & Recovery” usually solves the High Intensity Strength Training plateau issue fairly quickly. You see, your body needs to rest after your High Intensity Strength Training workouts in order for your muscles to recover and show improvement in your strength level. So take at least 5-7 days off between workouts and you will return to the gym rested and stronger. I usually improve my resistance by 5% from my last High Intensity Strength Training workout.
#2-Start training with another High Intensity Strength Training partner!
If you are not training with a partner, you may want to for a few workouts. A High Intensity Training partner can motivate you. A partner can also help you physically get those last few negative lifts accomplished by assisting on the positive lift while you do the negative portion of the exercise. Be sure to choose a partner that can both motivate you and understands High Intensity Strength Training.
#3-Add a set of Proper Strength Training “change up” exercises to you routine!
I have literally hundreds of routines that I have developed and performed over the years so when I reach a plateau, I change it up and perform a completely new High Intensity Strength Training routine that my body has not been through in a while. For example, if last week I completed a Total Body Proper Strength Training routine, the next “change up” routines could be an:
Auxiliary Exercises Routine (concentrating on neck, forearm, calves, abs, lats, traps)
All Compound Movements Routine
All Rotary Movements Routine
All Positive/Double Negative Reps Routine
#4-“Change up” your diet to get more energy!
Last but not least is for you to analyze what you are eating. If you have less energy and motivation, it may be your diet. You may not be eating enough complex carbohydrates which will produce needed energy before you do your High Intensity Strength Training workouts. So plan out your pre-workout meals and add fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to increase your energy output along with a portion of lean protein. You will show improvement in your energy level which will help keep you going throughout your workout.
Try these 4 suggestions and keep accurate records of your High Intensity Strength Training workouts. With a little extra planning, you can break through that plateau and show significant gains in your High Intensity Strength Training program.
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