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05-14-2001, 05:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Toronto
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Progressive Overload
What does "progressive overload" mean?
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05-14-2001, 07:08 PM
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Fat Bastard
Join Date: Dec 2000
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It means to progressively overload the neuromuscular system.
Using progressively heavier weights, shorter rest periods, longer tempo, and higher reps. That is one of the principles involved when it comes to hypertrophy of the muscles in BB. ------------------ Exercise, my drug of choice |
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