Does this count as progressive overload?

[GeofGolden]

Ive been wondering wheter lifting the same weight will still build muscle.
For example

Workout A
Bench 3x5 60kg
On the last set you were fatigue and using all your strenght to complete the last rep.

A week later
Workout A 2
Bench 3x5 60kg
On the last set you begin to feel easier to complete the set you only need to use like 80% of your strenght

Will workout A 2 still build muscle or is it just a waste of time?

[TonedJordan]

If you lift the same in 2 workouts, it does not mean it was a wasted workout.

However, if it’s that easy the second time you should probably look to increase weight or reps next workout.

[GeofGolden]

If you lift the same in 2 workouts, it does not mean it was a wasted workout.

However, if it’s that easy the second time you should probably look to increase weight or reps next workout.

What if it still kinda hard

[Chiz214]

What if it still kinda hard

If its still hard but you are not as fatigued as last time try adding a little more weight like 2.5-5 pounds. Or what i do sometimes before I add weight is try to rep what I have on the bar 2-3 times more than I want to rep it once I add on the weight. IDK if that makes sense but yea.



Also you CAN build muscle lifting the same weight but increase volume if muscle gain is your objective.

[GeofGolden]

If its still hard but you are not as fatigued as last time try adding a little more weight like 2.5-5 pounds. Or what i do sometimes before I add weight is try to rep what I have on the bar 2-3 times more than I want to rep it once I add on the weight. IDK if that makes sense but yea.



Also you CAN build muscle lifting the same weight but increase volume if muscle gain is your objective.

But will workout A 2 still build muscle or waste of time thats my question

[TLWeight]

But will workout A 2 still build muscle or waste of time thats my question

If you want faster progression do Starting Strength

I’m just assuming you’re doing F5

[Chiz214]

But will workout A 2 still build muscle or waste of time thats my question

it will continue building muscle to a point. When your muscles get used to the weight and volume, then you will hit a plateau. thus------> add more weight or reps.

[jk202]

Improved form/ execution is a form of progressive overload. So yes, you can work with the same load for a few workouts and still be making progress

[GeofGolden]

If you want faster progression do Starting Strength

I’m just assuming you’re doing F5

Nah starting strenght doesnt suit me. Ive been doing f5 since the start and its fun

[TLWeight]

Nah starting strenght doesnt suit me. Ive been doing f5 since the start and its fun

Well then you’re doing fine