If you’ve ever wondered “How do I know I’m progressing?” — the answer is simple: progressive overload.
That means:
- Week after week, you add a little more weight.
- Or you squeeze out an extra rep.
- Or you move the weight with better form and more control.
But here’s the key 🔑 → you need a way to track your workouts.If you’re not writing down what weight you used and how many reps you hit, you’re guessing… and guessing doesn’t build strength.
👉 Here’s how it works in practice:
- If the goal is 8–12 reps, and you hit 12 reps with good form at a certain weight…
- Next week, you should increase the weight slightly (even just 2.5–5 lbs).
- Then build back up in that rep range until you hit the top again… and repeat.
Strength isn’t built by crushing yourself in one workout — it’s built by stacking small wins week after week.
So, next time you train, ask yourself: Did I add a rep? Did I add weight? Did I move better than last week?
If the answer is yes → you’re progressing, and that’s how we know we are moving in the right direction 🔥