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11 Reasons You're Not Breaking Training Plateaus

Everyone hits plateaus, but there's no reason your progress should come to a complete stop. The most common reasons you're not getting better and how to remedy them.

By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, M.Sc.Kin.(c), C.S.C.S., C.E.P.
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Some people work out better on their own, but most enjoy the company of a training partner. An awesome training partner can provide motivation, inspiration and a spot. You’re less likely to explore higher weights without a spotter. Your spotter doesn’t have to help each rep—just having the assurance of their presence is enough to give you confidence in trying for new maxes.

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11 Reasons You're Not Breaking Training Plateaus

10) You’re always training exhausted.

Hitting the gym after a stressful day of work? Try training first thing in the morning or during your lunch break. A tired brain means a tired body and a lousy workout. Go to bed earlier and hit your training hard the following morning. You’ll be amazed how much energy a great workout will leave you with for the remainder of the day.

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