7 Tips to Bust Through Plateaus

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Welcome to The Ripped Report! Here’s what we’ve got for you today: 

• 7 ways advanced lifters can keep the gains coming

• Ronnie Coleman’s best and worst bodybuilding tips 

• Why Michal Krizo is opting for the 2025 Prague Pro over the 2025 Mr. Olympia

TRAINING 

Break on Through

When you start lifting, your body quickly adapts to resistance training, resulting in noticeable gains in strength and muscle growth. To maintain and build on this progress, consistent and progressive lifting is essential. However, advanced lifters often face plateaus that are less common for beginners. That’s why we’ve compiled seven strategies to help experienced lifters break through stagnation and continue making progress.

By incorporating advanced training techniques, such as slowing your lift tempo, using accommodating resistance, and adjusting your training frequency, you can achieve consistent gains year after year. Discover these seven principles and reignite the progress you enjoyed when you first started lifting.

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TRAINING TIPS 

“The King’s” Best & Worst Bodybuilding Tips 

Winning eight Mr. Olympia titles like Ronnie Coleman requires more than just hard work — it demands smart, science-backed lifting strategies. Naturally, genetics also play a key role in becoming one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. But how much of “The King’s” advice can actually work for you?

Below, we break down Ronnie Coleman’s top three best and worst bodybuilding tips. For example, his famous advice to lift heavy and perform exercises through their full range of motion is well supported by research as a proven method for muscle growth. On the other hand, his advice to aim for 2g of protein per pound of body weight every day is absolute quackery.

Discover the dos and don’ts of bodybuilding, according to one of the sport’s most iconic figures, and learn how to apply his wisdom to your own training.

BODYBUILDING 

Krizo Opts Out of Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Krizanek recently announced that he plans to compete at the 2025 Prague Pro, scheduled for October 26 in Prague, Czech Republic. He made this announcement on his YouTube channel after placing third at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17.

Krizo has chosen to prioritize his health, focusing on recovery and rebuilding, which led to his decision to withdraw from the 2025 Mr. Olympia. “We’ll focus on recovery to cleanse the body, remove all toxins, and start bulking, followed by another prep,” Krizo confirmed. 

THE DROP SET 

• Six Olympia spots are up for grabs at this weekend’s Legion Sports Fest Pro in Reno, NV. The event is highlighted by the Men's Open showdown between Blessing Awodibu, who is returning from a year-plus break, and Tonio Burton. We’ve got a full preview of the action.

• Four-time Women’s Physique Olympia champ Sarah Villegas is on a quest to make history. Check out our exclusive interview with her and how she plans to win her record-breaking fifth Olympia title. 

• Rowing is a surefire way to engage your back muscles. This is how adding chest support can lead to serious lat gains. 

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