#194 Breaking Through Training Plateaus: Strategies For Strength And Endurance Gains

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we are diving into a topic we’ve all run into—plateaus. Whether it’s in the gym, your nutrition, or just your overall progress, getting stuck is part of the process… but staying stuck doesn’t have to be.

We break down what a plateau really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it before it turns into long-term frustration. More importantly, we talk strategy—how to evaluate your training, track the right metrics, and make the kind of changes that actually move the needle.

Enjoy today's show!vWelcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we are diving into a topic we’ve all run into—plateaus. Whether it’s in the gym, your nutrition, or just your overall progress, getting stuck is part of the process… but staying stuck doesn’t have to be.

We break down what a plateau really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it before it turns into long-term frustration. More importantly, we talk strategy—how to evaluate your training, track the right metrics, and make the kind of changes that actually move the needle.

Enjoy today's show!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:34 Understanding Plateaus

04:50 Importance of Structured Programming

06:15 Breaking Through Plateaus

15:01 Volume vs. Intensity

26:15 Adjusting Exercises & Rep Ranges

32:12 Endurance Training Mistakes

37:24 Tracking & Technique

38:39 Rest Times & Strength Gains

43:51 Program Evaluation & Adjustments

54:48 Smarter Recovery Strategies

57:21 RDF Strong