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KingCol

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I just keep getting weaker...
« on: April 08, 2008, 06:53:31 PM »
WTF!???  Over the last 3 months I have progressively gotten weaker.  I took the last week and a half off and now I'm weak as fuck!  Things I was doing for 8-10reps,  I did 1 rep today.  I have some ideas of why this is happening but then I tell myself its just an excuse.  I injured my shoulder a while ago and I have had some extra stress lately and my intensity sucks!  Im DEPRESSED.  All the progress I was making or at least maintaining is gone. 
  I'm thinking of throwing myself in the trash.

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008, 07:08:13 PM »
examine EVERYTHING. sleeping well? diet good? stress can KILL your performance in the gym, take it from me. you'll bomb out warmups. i've done it.

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 07:39:23 PM »
Everyone plateaus!!!!!
Don't let it get you down what ever is wrong right now (even if you can't figure it out) won't last long.

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2008, 05:18:37 AM »
If the current poundages that you are using feel heavy,then they are heavy.

In other words,if you are training as heavy as you can for the amount of reps you are shooting for,then you are training hard regardless of the weight on the bar.

Nobody could ask for more if your effort is intense.

The body has no clue how much weight is on the bar,it only knows heavy or light.

Add small weight increments slowly when you are able and keep pushing.

Also,are you doing too much volumewise,or not getting enough rest,eating 100% to support your training?

Stay positive and get busy..............leave your ego at the door and just bust ass in the gym regardless of the numbers on the bar.

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2008, 06:44:44 AM »
nothing more to say in here..everyone landed good advice on this one... sometimes we all drag ass. Examine everything and if it's all in check..just keep pushing!

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2008, 07:46:01 AM »
I don't know one single person (I mean among those who train hard) who hasn't experienced a setback (or many more actually) at one point or another. Sleep and nutrition are of course key factors. Once those are in check you can have a better outlook and start questioning your training methods. Over-training of course can be the cause. And always remember that what works for others might no work for you. I used to train the exact same way all the time when I started lifting. One would thing that once your system has adapted to certain weights, it can't go back. Wasn't true for me. I experienced the same thing as you do. Now, I never keep the same routine more than three weeks. Has worked for me this far.

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2008, 08:20:34 AM »
maybe you need to get laid
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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2008, 08:40:11 AM »
WTF indeed. Of course you did not tell us  how many times a week and how long the workouts were. Two, 3 or 4 splits a 7 day week. (some guy's will use a 9 day workout cycle for better recovery time) Sound like you may have hit the famous WALL.  Could have taken at least a full 2 weeks off, 3 would be better. Just for the sake of a mental break as well as a physical one. Outside the gym influences like job or family pressure drain the mental energy adding to extra stress. But I think you know that.

Let's be real here, you are going to have to eat it for awhile and begin again with much smaller weights and shorter and fewer workouts at first. Your ego may be bruised for awhile using small weights, but so what, sometimes you have to take a step backwards to make a giant leap forward. Take a few training weeks to begin ramping up the workouts slowly. And try and keep any gym time brief and to the point. One exercise each body part for now. And maybe a full body workout, which will probably only take 4 to 6 exercises (3X10-12 reps) to do. You strength and size could improve to the point where you may be using more weight and making better progress than ever before after awhile. And if you can, get a training partner for more motivation in training.

Did not say if you had been using supplements or the general diet was good. Good food produces good results and most supplements are never needed. An exception would be a high quality Whey protein. Too another degree, I have seen many athletes add a superior grade Creatine to their training diet with exceptional results. This is one of the only supplement that really seems to work on most people for increased power and hypertrophy. Just my view......whatever.  Good Luck.
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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2008, 06:32:10 PM »
  Thanks for the input all.  I know all that for the most part.  I just felt like crying for a minute.  Now about that trash can.........

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2008, 06:53:08 PM »
STOP IT!  DON'T MAKE ME BITCH SLAP U!   >:(

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 08:02:42 PM »
STOP IT!  DON'T MAKE ME BITCH SLAP U!   >:(

  Thats probably what i need.  Looking for a training partner? ;D

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Re: I just keep getting weaker...
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2008, 03:49:29 PM »
get yourself a nice"bitch", preferably in pink spandex with nice big juicy tits! that'll get your test levels up, and your muscles pumped!  ;D