noun General Slang

plateau

pla-TOH · noun · informal

A stall where a lift or physique stops progressing.

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A point at which progress on a lift or in physique development stalls despite continued effort.

“I've been stuck at the same bench for a month — total plateau.”
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plateau In A Sentence

I've been stuck at the same bench for a month — total plateau.

Origin & Usage

General term adopted by lifters for stalled progress.

People Also Ask

What is a plateau in the gym?

A plateau is when your progress on a lift or your physique stalls and stops improving despite continued training.

How do you break a plateau?

Common fixes include a deload, changing rep ranges or exercises, adding volume, dialing in nutrition and sleep, or applying fresh progressive overload.

Why do I keep hitting a plateau?

Plateaus often come from doing the same routine too long, under-recovering, or not eating enough to support growth, so the body has no reason to adapt further.

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