I'm so worried about overtraining but at the same time so worried about not lifting hard enough so how do you know your sweet spot?
It's currentlyWhat is your workout routine? If you are working different parts of your body everyday of the week. And you don't do repetitious exercises. You shouldn't be over training.
Ok chest tris would be like thisCan you be more specific? What exercises are you doing to work these muscle groups?
You could, but why? More overload is made via compound movements than the isolation ones.Do you think I could fit an arm day in?
Feel the same.Unless you're undereating or are hypogonadic, then you're not overtraining. IMO, this term is used far too liberally and very few train with enough volume and at a high enough 1RM% to actually be overtrained.
Unless you're undereating or are hypogonadic, then you're not overtraining. IMO, this term is used far too liberally and very few train with enough volume and at a high enough 1RM% to actually be overtrained.
^^^This, trust me overtraining is overrated unless your diet sucks or you are dealing with injuriesYou could, but why? More overload is made via compound movements than the isolation ones.
Write down everything you are doing in the gym and eating. Take pics. If you notice you are just getting fatter and weaker (via pics and workout log), then you probably need a break and a need to evaluate diet/training. If not then just keep going. Over Training is overlooked as well as blasted out of proportion. Some people can get by with 2 heavy sessions a week, and maybe 1-2 days of cardio. I have a feeling these people REALLY push on the two days. Ever have a workout partner who does the exact same routine as you, exact amount of cardio, eats good, but has no results? While you on the other hand just keep getting stronger/leaner? Usually it means his mental state is just not good in the gym. Or he lifts different. Faster/slower negatives, doesn't push each rep with maximum force, or doesn't spend enough TUT. Too many factors to even run a test on. So take it down to the basics. Find a routine you like, eat in a way that makes you perform and look as you wish to, and track the progress via the pics. Make adjustments as you must.I'm so worried about overtraining but at the same time so worried about not lifting hard enough so how do you know your sweet spot?
i agree. it seems people under recover or just need a deload week.Unless you're undereating or are hypogonadic, then you're not overtraining. IMO, this term is used far too liberally and very few train with enough volume and at a high enough 1RM% to actually be overtrained.
You don't seem to be overtraining unless you're not recovereing quickly, 2-4days should usually be the limit depending on the person and diet.Ok chest tris would be like this
Decline bench 4 sets 8-10 reps
Chest flys 3 sets 8-10 reps
Dips 2 sets body weight (wide grip) 8-10 reps
Incline bench 3 sets 6-8 reps
Then for tris
Dips 2 sets body weight (narrow grip) 8-10 reps
Skull crushers 8-10 reps 3 sets
Pulldowns 3 sets 8-10 reps
This doesn't apply if you're training for maximal strength. Calories do not overcome CNS fatigue.Firm believer too that u cant over train but can under eat
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