Luke Girke.

Writing, media

& ventures.

The Girke Group brings together Luke Girke’s writing, creative work and independent ventures. Based in Melbourne, with projects spanning health, sport, media and everyday life.

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Ideas worth exploring.

Writing on strength, health, philosophy, culture and the work of building a meaningful life. Explore the Journal, follow an idea, and discover the projects it connects to.

Progressive Overload and Ratchet Loading: Making Small Increases Count

How to progress weights and repetitions, distinguish workout structure from long-term progression, and use small increases without chasing personal records every session.