General
plateau
What does plateau mean?
A point at which progress on a lift or in physique development stalls despite continued effort.
"I've been stuck at the same bench for a month — total plateau."
Origin
General term adopted by lifters for stalled progress.
Frequently asked questions
What is a plateau in the gym?
A plateau is when your progress on a lift or your physique stalls and stops improving despite continued training.
How do you break a plateau?
Common fixes include a deload, changing rep ranges or exercises, adding volume, dialing in nutrition and sleep, or applying fresh progressive overload.
Why do I keep hitting a plateau?
Plateaus often come from doing the same routine too long, under-recovering, or not eating enough to support growth, so the body has no reason to adapt further.
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