Direct answer: When the gluteus seems to have stopped growing, review records, execution, effort, nutrition and recovery. A small visual change in a few weeks is not enough to confirm a plateau. The adjustment needs to respond to a hypothesis and be accompanied by comparable data.
Confirm stagnation
Compare photos made with similar posture and lighting. Observe measurements, body weight and exercise performance over the period. A workout may be producing strength improvement before the aesthetic difference is easy to perceive. Avoid deciding from a photo under different conditions.
Check effort and execution
Check to see if the sets end due to muscle difficulty or balance, support and discomfort. A small change in execution can change exercise. Videos and records help the coach distinguish a stagnant load from a technique that is more controlled.
Test an identifiable fit
After the review, it may be appropriate to change distribution, number of sets or choice of movements. Sleep and nutrition also need attention, with the nutritionist when there is nutrition coaching. Keep track of the change to evaluate the response, avoiding adding several techniques at once.
What to record and discuss
- Gather photos and records of a comparable period.
- Report recovery and difficulties in the sets.
- Follow a definite change with the coach.
Questions about this topic
Do I need to increase the load in every session?
Is changing all the exercises working out?
References and further reading
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