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You're putting in the work. You're hitting the gym regularly. But the results just aren't coming. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Most plateaus aren't about working harder—they're about identifying what's holding you back.
You’re in the middle of a killer workout. You just crushed a heavy set of squats, your heart is pounding, and you’re feeling powerful. You sit down on the bench, grab your phone to log your reps, and then it happens...