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Bryony Firth-Bernard

What actually is progressive overload?

A man doing the bench press at the gym.

You’ve probably heard the term progressive overload thrown around in conversation, or read about it online, particularly when it comes to building muscle and getting stronger. At T3, we’re constantly mentioning it in our workout articles. But do you actually know what it is?

If not, your training is missing a trick, quite literally, and you’ll struggle to see those strength and muscle gains. But fear not, with the help of an expert we jump into everything you need to know about this golden training principle, so you can unlock the results you’re looking for.

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