66. Breaking Through Plateaus

Plateaus happen to everyone! What you do when they happen is what matters most! In this episode we give our best tips for breaking through a plateau and talk a little about our own experience with the process. Join The NXTXLVL Show Private Forum! https://www.facebook.com/groups/199807844615950/?ref=share Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalva7 @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Gabe is in Miami, his hotel workout, and what the hell is brunch? (5:31) Difference between sumo and conventional deadlifts (9:41) How should beginners learn to deadlift? (12:15) Mike’s client progress (13:01) Jonathan’s trip to the beach with his pupper (15:13) Dreaming about reviews (16:23) Breaking plateaus - clear these checkpoints! (19:14) Cardio? NEAT! HIIT?! (20:12) Exercise variables (22:30) Unconventional training (24:00) Switch up your routine (25:25) Conjugate vs linear programming (31:46) Gym performance can plateau too! (34:34) Food! Calorie undulation! (39:38) What about a mini bulk? (42:26) If you have the wiggle room... (44:03) Jonathan’s competing experience (47:17) Diet composition - What can change? (48:52) Quality matters (51:54) Lifestyle, stress, sleep (54:53) Gabe gives Mike fatherly advice (56:35) Mike’s plan (57:11) Outro - final thoughts and a dad joke