GoingCrazy20
12-10-2004, 08:16 PM
I've been weight training for the past 3 months, and lately, instead of being able to lift more or maintain what I can lift, I have been having a harder time doing either of those. Is it time to take a break, and for how long?
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llw03c
12-10-2004, 09:24 PM
whats your nutrition like?? you training habits?? how often per week?? your sleeping/resting habits?? your genetics?? i think all these factor into what you can lift or the rate at which you progress.
alexthegreat
12-10-2004, 11:02 PM
3 months is not that much time. Give it time. Nutrition is the key to grow.
ChappyBoy
12-13-2004, 09:39 AM
I would like to see the info that IIw03c requested as that is important to see if you are overtraining. While three months isn't long it is long enough to overtrain if you are doing things optimally (to much training, too little rest and less than great nutrition) You should have measurable gains every three - four weeks or you need to "tweak" your program.
Kastro2
12-14-2004, 10:16 AM
I think you are over-training, usually the longer you go the more you can lift, assuming your getting enough rest time and proper nutrition.
I just recently took a break and getting back into the heavy routine I maintained for 5 months is VERY hard now, I wont be taking such a big break again.
Maybe you should post an idea of your workout routine, we can probably tell you whether or not your muscle groups are getting the right amount of rest that they need.
I just recently took a break and getting back into the heavy routine I maintained for 5 months is VERY hard now, I wont be taking such a big break again.
Maybe you should post an idea of your workout routine, we can probably tell you whether or not your muscle groups are getting the right amount of rest that they need.
never2L8
12-14-2004, 06:18 PM
3 months is a bit quick to need a break but as you haven't told us your routines and workout schedule it is hard to judge. If you are working out with wieghts every day, you probably are overtraining and need a break. If you are working out every second day, you probably just need to change your exercises/routine/sets/reps etc, to stimulate your body again. Either way you should look at changing your routine every 6 to 8 weeks to prevent your body getting comfortable and lazy.