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progressive overload

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Heard in 3 episodes across 3 shows since Apr 2026

A training principle involving the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body during exercise to stimulate physiological adaptation and improvement.

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3
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First heard

Apr 2026

Expert statements

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What experts have said about progressive overload

2 statements · 2 positive

  1. Sam SulekPositiveOct 1, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Gradually increasing training demands makes harder effort feel normal.

    “I'm always just trying to creep up. Like, what can I do a little better? Like, what can I do a little bit harder? And like, the more you do that, going harder becomes more normal.”

    Listen at 2:18

    Open the episode · How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157
  2. Dr. Andy GalpinPositiveApr 2, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Continued improvement requires progressive overload.

    “If you want to continue to improve, you have to have some method of overload”

    Listen at 3:08

    Open the episode · Essentials: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin
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Episodes

3 episodes featuring progressive overload, newest first

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