Progressive overload explained properly: build muscle, increase strength, fix plateaus, and train without injury. Stop lifting heavier without a plan—learn how real progress works. Think progressive overload is just about adding more weight? That’s the fastest way to hit a plateau—or worse, get injured. This video breaks down how real, consistent progress happens with the UMS method: ✅ Rep progression before weight increases ✅ Perfect form, every set ✅ Programmed progression over 3 key phases ✅

There are many times in my posts where I mention, progressive overloading, but I have never fully explained it and all of its benefits. Here is an example where I was doing an upper body workout, and I progressive overload on every single movement. This workout consisted of four upper body movements, but for this video, I am only showing you the progressive overload of the bicep curl. I will post all four movements at a later time. I rested 60-90 seconds between sets. Progressive overloading is