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progressive overload
Coverage of progressive overload in the Nexus archive.
- A top personal trainer shares 3 common mistakes people make when trying to build muscle
Personal trainer Harley Pasternak identified three common mistakes that prevent people from building muscle: worrying about looking bulky, performing full-body workouts, and not allowing muscles enough time to recover between training sessions. He stresses that successful muscle gain requires progressive overload, sufficient rest, focusing on specific muscle groups, and maintaining a calorie surplus.