09/29/2026
Attention, PFIT members and Grow Your Glutes challengers! Coach Max explains what progressive overload looks like and how to use it in your training.
Progressive overload means gradually making an exercise more challenging. You can do that by adding weight or reps, improving your range of motion, slowing your tempo, or moving with better control and technique.
One simple method is double progression.
For example, Max is doing belt squats for 3 sets of 6–8 reps. He started with 4 plates and completed 3 sets of 6. He kept the same weight until he could do 3 sets of 8. Then he added a 25-pound plate and started building his reps back up.
6 → 7 → 8 reps → add weight → repeat.
When you increase the weight, your form may take time to catch up. Focus on controlling the load and moving well as you work toward the top of your rep range again.
Progress doesn’t mean adding weight every week. Sometimes it means doing more reps, improving your range of motion, or performing the same weight with better control.
Think of it as earning your way to the next weight.
Filming a set can help you check your form, especially when you don’t have a mirror. Turning your head to watch yourself during a movement can affect your balance and stability. Review the video afterward, or ask a coach for feedback.