Stuck in your workout? The technique that will help you build more muscle

Many trainees reach a point where they cannot progress in weight or repetitions. Meet the 'Rest-Pause' technique – a simple method to break through the plateau, add quality reps, and stimulate renewed muscle growth.

An article on Channel 14 presents the 'Rest-Pause' training technique as a way to break through plateaus in strength training. The article explains that many trainees reach a stage of 'technical failure' where they cannot add weight or reps, and the technique allows stopping for 5 to 15 seconds (or 'three deep breaths') after failure and performing another 2-4 reps with the same weight. A small study is mentioned that found a greater increase in thigh muscle thickness and endurance compared to traditional sets. The article recommends applying the technique to only one exercise per workout, preferably the last exercise, and notes that it is safe and especially effective on machines or isolation exercises.