diff --git a/borg-backup.sh b/borg-backup.sh
index 0cbd214..7722d5a 100755
--- a/borg-backup.sh
+++ b/borg-backup.sh
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ fi
 
 if [ "${SHOW_PROGRESS:=0}" -eq 1 ]; then
     PROGRESS='--progress'
+else
+    PROGRESS=''
 fi
 
 if [ -n "${SSHFS:-}" ]; then