Traps

PushAndPull · 11-01-2009, 03:55 PM

I started working out my traps twice a week and they seem to be responding well to it.
Do you think this is overtraining or is it fine?

m11 · 11-01-2009, 04:32 PM

Without seeing your routine, one cannot determine whether or not the change may put you in position to overtrain. You likely aren't overtraining if you are responding favorably.

Overtraining generally doesn't occur terribly often either -- most people simply don't do the volume or intensity of work required to overtrain. You'll know if you are overtrained based on how you feel. Symptoms are typically similar with those of illness (weakness, fatigue, etc.).

If you start feeling sick and the cause isn't immunological, then you may consider scaling back your training and seeing how you respond to the decrease in work.

PushAndPull · 11-01-2009, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the reply.
I generally go with what I feel. Doing them twice a week feels good, and they're getting stronger, seemingly faster than before.
I feel fine otherwise, no fatigue or anything.

gtbmed · 11-01-2009, 07:34 PM

I train them 3-4 days a week.

PushAndPull · 11-01-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtbmed

I train them 3-4 days a week.

Wow, maybe i'm slacking -lol-

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PushAndPull Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California(San Diego) Posts: 57	Traps I started working out my traps twice a week and they seem to be responding well to it. Do you think this is overtraining or is it fine?

11-01-2009, 04:32 PM	#2
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	Without seeing your routine, one cannot determine whether or not the change may put you in position to overtrain. You likely aren't overtraining if you are responding favorably. Overtraining generally doesn't occur terribly often either -- most people simply don't do the volume or intensity of work required to overtrain. You'll know if you are overtrained based on how you feel. Symptoms are typically similar with those of illness (weakness, fatigue, etc.). If you start feeling sick and the cause isn't immunological, then you may consider scaling back your training and seeing how you respond to the decrease in work. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

11-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#4
gtbmed Greg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 370	I train them 3-4 days a week. gtbmed's strength journal

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11-01-2009, 04:43 PM	#3
PushAndPull Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California(San Diego) Posts: 57	Thanks for the reply. I generally go with what I feel. Doing them twice a week feels good, and they're getting stronger, seemingly faster than before. I feel fine otherwise, no fatigue or anything.