Say Bye-Bye To Your Weight Plateau!

All of us train for different reasons, among which are weight related issues. The most frustrating thing about trying to loose or gain weight is when we reach that plateau and no matter what we seem to be stuck. I found a great post and very detailed post about how to break a weight plateau:

I don’t know about you, but I love a good plateau from time to time. That’s because it brings change. So, I start with searching for a good training program on the Web. I assess my short term goals and pick a plan that complements them. Do you want to gain or to lose weight? Maybe you need to bring up those arms? Preparing for a marathon race, perhaps? Or are you looking for overall strength in your lifts? One thing is certain – the new program should be totally different then the last one, thats the secret to Breaking A Weight Plateau. Swap exercises, rep ranges, set numbers. If you’re used to cycling five times a week for an hour, try doing it twice a day at shorter intervals and with more intensity. Our bodies are built for survival, which means they are quick to adapt to various influences. If you’ve been doing 3 sets of ten reps in the squat since the Clinton administration, it’s about time for you to change things. Why not try ten sets of 3 reps with a higher weight? Or try switching to the front squat, in which the bar rests on your clavicles, supported by your arms. Bodybuilding great Tom Platz, known for his outstanding thigh development, used to work his legs with reps varying from one to one hundred.

for more of this great post, and for an Idea for a training program go here