Progressive overload training involves gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of workouts over time. It can promote the development of muscle mass and strength. Training using the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. As you get stronger, ...

Building strength and muscle is a process that involves a healthy dose of consistency, effort, and a plan. If you’re setting goals at the gym but not considering how you’ll continue, well, progressing ...

If you’ve ever Googled “how to gain muscle?” there is no doubt the term “progressive overload” popped up. At its core, progressive overload training is a style of strength training where you gradually ...

As you get stronger, you become able to lift heavier and heavier weights. That's the idea at the heart of an often-misunderstood fitness concept: progressive overload. Unfortuantely, there are a lot ...