<p>📲 Get my free lifting calculator &amp; RPE guide to start actually training hard enough in the gym: https://bit.ly/4mtleF5</p><p><br></p><p>→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/BbT4XGUwGXs</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:</strong></p><p>→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ </p><p><br></p><p>Do you struggle when the next dumbbell or barbell jump feels way too heavy? You’re not alone — this is one of the most common lifting frustrations, especially in commercial gyms where weights only increase in 5–10 lb jumps.</p><p><br></p><p>In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly what to do when you’re stuck between weights so you can still progress, get stronger, and apply progressive overload without stalling.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll learn:</strong></p><p>- How to progress if the next dumbbell jump is too heavy</p><p>- Smart ways to increase reps instead of weights</p><p>- How to use cluster sets and partial sets to bridge the gap</p><p>- Why change plates (even fractional plates) are a game-changer</p><p>- How to use top sets and back-off sets for continued progress</p><p><br></p><p>These strategies work whether you’re training with dumbbells, barbells, or machines — and are especially useful for women, beginners, and anyone lifting in a gym without smaller increments.</p><p><br></p><p>🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs</p><p>🤘🏻 FOLLOW LYSS ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/</p><p>🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>0:30 - What to do with dumbbells</p><p>1:00 - Increasing reps/matching RPE</p><p>2:00 - 1/2 heavier sets</p><p>2:30 - Break up your sets</p><p>4:00 - Increasing barbell movements</p><p>4:25 - Change plates</p><p>5:20 - Backoff sets</p><p><br></p><p>#StrengthTraining #ProgressiveOverload #WeightLiftingTips #GymProgress #DumbbellWorkout #LiftingTips #GetStronger #BarbellTraining #BeginnerLifting #HybridTraining</p>