Luke Girke.
A life in pursuit.

The Girke Group is the personal folio and venture portfolio of Luke Girke, based in Melbourne.

Explore the work, ideas and independent pursuits connecting health, movement, creativity and practical enterprise.

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.