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Sep 1, 2026 1 hr 25 min

Plateaus, Progress & the Training Process | Ep.5 (Pt-1)

from Project StrengthCast Hosted by Jay and Tapas

This is Part 1 of Episode 5 of Project StrengthCast. Today we talk about a wide range of topics ranging from breaking plateaus, accessory selection, data & education in powerlifting, off-season in powerlifting (why thats not a good way to phrase it), and a lot more. This episode has been split into 2 easily digestible parts. Make sure to watch the first one in it's entirety before moving on to the second one where we talk about deloads, tapers, and even have a qna. Timestamps for this episode: 0:05 - Welcome back + episode overview 1:24 - Plateaus and how to approach them 17:50 - Psychological side of long plateaus 25:42 - What counts as a plateau? Multifaceted progress 31:56 - Self-sabotage, momentum, and training mistakes 35:49 - How to help a lifter who feels stuck 44:05 - Why highlights don’t show the full process 51:21 - Off-season vs in-season mindset 59:07 - Chronic fatigue, pain, and technique drift 65:48 - Accessory work, stimulus, and movement quality 70:30 - Aerobic fitness and general conditioning 77:20 - Why data and education matter in powerlifting Connect with us on instagram Podcast: @projectstrengthcast Kaushal: @kaushal_ironcreed Jay: @Jay.tries.to.move Tapas: @the.quadzilla Shop at Siege Fitness for the most premier comp standard equipment you can find in India: https://www.siegefitness.in Follow Siege Fitness on instagram: @siegefitnessindia

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