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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 1H 7M

Progressive Overload Is More Than Adding Weight : Kuba Cielen

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IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins Scott McNally to break down what progressive overload really means for muscle growth. Most lifters think it's just adding weight to the bar, but Kuba explains the deeper principles that continue driving progress long after the beginner stage. If you're serious about bodybuilding, hypertrophy, and maximizing every set, this episode will change the way you think about training. 0:00 Welcome back Kuba ! 2:30 Learn The Movement First 7:30 Training With Control vs Training Slow 9:45 Does Training Frequency Matter? 12:00 The 6 Principles of Progressive Overload 30:00 Real World Training Example 33:50 Using Pauses To Remove Momentum 39:10 Eliminating The Elastic Response 41:00 Powerlifting Strength vs Bodybuilding Strength 44:25 Why Good Technique Hurts More 46:45 Why You Should Film Your Sets 54:00 Is It OK To Be Obsessed With Bodybuilding? 57:45 Mental Cues For Better Performance Support the show on Patreon, get a shirt or shop with our sponsors : https://thinkbigbodybuilding.com

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