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Breaking Plateaus

27 Jul

Training hard and dieting without results can be the most frustrating circumstance to encounter in the gym, not to mention how a plateau can stifle goals.  There are numerous articles and tips available online, but one of the best recommendations we found comes from Vince Del Monte on Bodybuilding.com.

He offers 7 tips on how to change it up to break through plateaus to meet your fitness goals.

  1.  Tweak your tempo
  2. Flip your sets and reps
  3. Try a 6-12-25 giant set – “very tough, but valuable”
  4. Wear a stop-watch – time your rest period and stay consistent
  5. Bust your ass, then take a week off
  6. Rotate protein sources
  7. Pick a part, any part – focus on one body part

Read the complete article here:  http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/change-it-up-7-ways-to-break-a-plateau.html