Changing my workouts to work smarter
In my reading of blog posts by the natural pro’s on this site, I’ve finally gotten it through my head that I have been overtraining, probably all my adult life! It’s tough to be honest with yourself and say, "You know, I really don’t look that much bigger than I did 3 months ago" - but "the truth will set you free". And I’m pretty excited by the gains I’m making with just a few changes in my workout plan. All I have done is to 1) cut back the number of sets for each bodypart, 2) workout only one bodypart per week (and when I feel that I need it, throw in an extra rest day), and 3) use a 2-set pyramid scheme, going to complete failure only on the last set.
These changes allow me the ability to:
- FOCUS for the complete workout
- have ENERGY for the complete workout
- experience RAPID STRENGTH GAINS on all my work sets
- LOOK FORWARD to all my workouts, and not “dread” them
I am sensing greater fullness in the muscles, and a greater feeling of overall strength, as I recover from each workout.
Very fulfilling. I have this website to thank, for information shared that has helped me toward greater "Strength and Health". Specific thanks to TheNaturalOne for generously sharing so much helpful info.
I’ll wait about 60 days to post more progress photos.
All the best in your workouts, guys!
March 25, 2009 at 5:51 pm
YOUR ON THE PATH! FOCUS ON INTENSITY UTILIZING A WEIGHT YOU CAN HANDLE FROM 4-6 REPS ON YOUR WORK SETS,7-9 SETS PER MUSCLE, 2-3 EXERCISES.FOR SMALLER MUSCLE GROUPS(BICEPS,TRICEPS,TRAPS ETC)5-6 SETS IS GOOD. WHEN YOU CAN DO MORE THAN 6 REPS ADD WEIGHT AND PROGRESS FROM THERE!KEEP IN MIND INTENSITY!AND LESS IS MORE!
March 25, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Thanks for the good feedback, Jaedog - when I am happy with the new results I’m getting, I’ll post another pic.
Best of everything to you!