What's up with my F$#king concentration!?

The Monkey Man · 06-03-2005, 07:32 AM

I think the main problem I have been having with my training is...

I am having trouble concentrating on performing my reps/motions...

It seems 5-7 years ago when I started training, I had the ability to rev myself up for each set. To get that 1-3 extra reps. I used to train in the 6-8 rep range for everything, and maintain that intensity through the entire WO.

Now it seems like I am training more in the 8-15 rep range, burning the muscles more than outright shocking them..

Am I just getting too old? Why does it take a high power caffine supplement to get a super WO?

Is this just plain retarded?????

Big J · 06-03-2005, 09:39 AM

Have you been getting plenty of rest lately? try switching up your routine and maybe taking a 2 week break alltogether.

reg56 · 06-03-2005, 02:13 PM

I suggest taking a week off from training. You'll feel refreshed and motivated to get back.

animalmachine · 06-03-2005, 02:43 PM

so, why don't you go back to 6-8? ... maybe try 4-6 for awhile? you don't really want to "burn" or "shock" the muscle... keep it low rep, heavy weight. it makes it easier to keep up the intensity.

Squaggleboggin · 06-03-2005, 03:14 PM

I concur. Cut back on the number of reps or take some time off.

The Monkey Man · 06-03-2005, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animalmachine

so, why don't you go back to 6-8? ... maybe try 4-6 for awhile? you don't really want to "burn" or "shock" the muscle... keep it low rep, heavy weight. it makes it easier to keep up the intensity.

I guess I'm scared of another injury?? (puss)

But that's the way I think it's going to have to be

juggernaut · 06-04-2005, 10:04 AM

take 2 weeks off. And dont go near a gym. Keep the protein the same but cut the carbs by about 35-40%.

I do this after six months of working out and it works wonders for my pysche and the bod.

Also, watch (any) Rocky movie, Dreamquest and Pumping Iron. If these dont do it for you, take a rifle and blwo your brains out.

The Monkey Man · 06-04-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juggernaut

take 2 weeks off. And dont go near a gym. Keep the protein the same but cut the carbs by about 35-40%.

I do this after six months of working out and it works wonders for my pysche and the bod.

Also, watch (any) Rocky movie, Dreamquest and Pumping Iron. If these dont do it for you, take a rifle and blwo your brains out.

What is dreamquest???

juggernaut · 06-04-2005, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

What is dreamquest???

i'm getting to old for this shit. It's a movie! dammit! Anyone ever heard of it?!

LAM · 06-04-2005, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

I think the main problem I have been having with my training is...

I am having trouble concentrating on performing my reps/motions...

It seems 5-7 years ago when I started training, I had the ability to rev myself up for each set. To get that 1-3 extra reps. I used to train in the 6-8 rep range for everything, and maintain that intensity through the entire WO.

Now it seems like I am training more in the 8-15 rep range, burning the muscles more than outright shocking them..

Am I just getting too old? Why does it take a high power caffine supplement to get a super WO?

Is this just plain retarded?????

you need to do some research on periodization training cycles

The Monkey Man · 06-04-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAM

you need to do some research on periodization training cycles

There is going to have to be more than that...

I need to change my entire lifestyle...

I used to be a badass, now I just feel old

MillerMan · 06-04-2005, 11:21 PM

You sound depressed, maybe you need some prozac.

The Monkey Man · 06-05-2005, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillerMan

You sound depressed, maybe you need some prozac.

Oooooh... that's gonna help my motivation!?!?

NO drugs for this boy

On that topic though... My GF's MD just put her on low dose ZOLOFT, cause her BP was up from work stress...
She's freakin stoned out of her mind

.

(I actually took the stuff... About two years ago, (I had a nervous breakdown), and was on it for about six weeks... No-No-No... Bad stuff!)

Me on behavior MOD Drugs

FishOrCutBait · 06-05-2005, 07:33 PM

have some craisins! that's what keeps me going!

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06-03-2005, 02:13 PM	#3
reg56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 265 Photos: 3	I suggest taking a week off from training. You'll feel refreshed and motivated to get back.

06-03-2005, 02:43 PM	#4
animalmachine Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 206 Photos: 4	so, why don't you go back to 6-8? ... maybe try 4-6 for awhile? you don't really want to "burn" or "shock" the muscle... keep it low rep, heavy weight. it makes it easier to keep up the intensity.

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juggernaut Creator of Chaos Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,463 Photos: 2	take 2 weeks off. And dont go near a gym. Keep the protein the same but cut the carbs by about 35-40%. I do this after six months of working out and it works wonders for my pysche and the bod. Also, watch (any) Rocky movie, Dreamquest and Pumping Iron. If these dont do it for you, take a rifle and blwo your brains out.

06-04-2005, 11:21 PM	#12
MillerMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 160	You sound depressed, maybe you need some prozac.

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