How to Train for Optimal Gains: Overcoming Plateau's

Feeling sore, stagnant, or stuck in the same workouts without progress? In this episode of My Verbal Journal, I share what I’ve been learning about training smarter, not harder — from Andrew Huberman’s conversation with Bret Contreras to my own struggles with overtraining. We dive into why exercise variation matters, how to structure workouts using the “rule of thirds” for glute growth, and what MRV (max recoverable volume) really means. I also talk about the role of Pilates in recovery, why fewer high-quality sets may be better than endless sloppy ones, and how deload weeks can refresh your body and mind.Alongside the science, I get real about the mental side of plateauing, overexercise, and how negative self-talk shows up in the gym. If you’ve ever wondered whether more is always better, this episode is for you.Personal IG: @macileejones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/macileejones?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast IG: @myverbaljournal.letschat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/myverbaljournal.letschat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠