Overtraining?

JordanMang · 11-13-2005, 02:59 PM

I've read and read about the downsides of overtraining and I wanted to get some solid facts. At my school I'm in football offseason we're required to workout during a certain period of day. I might do benchpress and squat 4 times a week a piece, but usually a max of 2 or 3. I've talked to my Training Coach ( who does injuries etc ) and he says that we don't work out enough to overtrain. And what's more is I don't feel sore etc, and I'll still increase my max steadily over a year's time and when I take a real good week break off or long ( for a holiday etc, assuming I don't overeat or eat unhealthy ) I don't come back to amazing improvement. Am I overtraining?

TJ Cline · 11-13-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JordanMang

I've read and read about the downsides of overtraining and I wanted to get some solid facts. At my school I'm in football offseason we're required to workout during a certain period of day. I might do benchpress and squat 4 times a week a piece, but usually a max of 2 or 3. I've talked to my Training Coach ( who does injuries etc ) and he says that we don't work out enough to overtrain. And what's more is I don't feel sore etc, and I'll still increase my max steadily over a year's time and when I take a real good week break off or long ( for a holiday etc, assuming I don't overeat or eat unhealthy ) I don't come back to amazing improvement. Am I overtraining?

2x a week is fine....
3-4 is not.....epically during the season........with all the impact and other training you do on the field you really should only hit the weights once a week during the season IMO..

JordanMang · 11-13-2005, 03:13 PM

We're in off season. During the season we'd do light weight and only box squats ( on squat ). Off season we'll be hitting the weights 2-3 time a week splitting body parts. We always have 3 core lifts. On chest day, Bench, Push Press ( Also known as military press? ), and Incline. We'll also have either dips,curls,tri's or other on this day. Leg day, squat ( deep ), powercleans, leg extensions and curls, leg presses, calves, abs. Am I getting enough cardio? And does this all sound zen for my age? Seeming how being younger seems to play a role.

TJ Cline · 11-13-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JordanMang

We're in off season. During the season we'd do light weight and only box squats ( on squat ). Off season we'll be hitting the weights 2-3 time a week splitting body parts. We always have 3 core lifts. On chest day, Bench, Push Press ( Also known as military press? ), and Incline. We'll also have either dips,curls,tri's or other on this day. Leg day, squat ( deep ), powercleans, leg extensions and curls, leg presses, calves, abs. Am I getting enough cardio? And does this all sound zen for my age? Seeming how being younger seems to play a role.

At 15 you really dont need to get fancy or worry about much...
Just hit each muscle once or twice a week.....also make sure you dont lift 7 days a week......4-5 is enough......rest is good.
Also eat, eat, eat...........

Monday: chest...8-9 set, deltoids 8-9 sets....triceps 5-6 sets ( 5-8 reps on all)

Tuesday: Squats 4-5 sets, thigh extensions or hack squats 3-4 sets,
calf raises standing 4 sets ( 5-8 reps)

Wednesday: Rest

Thursday: Deadlifts 4-5 sets, rows 3-4 sets, latt pulls 3-4 sets, curls 4-5 sets, (5-8 reps)

Friday: chest 4-5 sets, deltoids 4-5 sets, triceps 2-3 sets ( 10-12 reps)

Saturday: Rest

Sunday: rows 3 sets, pulldowns 2 sets, SLDL 3-4 sets, hamstring curls 2-3 sets (10-12 reps)

Just an idea..

JordanMang · 11-13-2005, 03:27 PM

Well, I want to cut down is the thing. I'm 248 and I want to lose a good 30-35 lbs.

Lee Delroy · 11-14-2005, 12:11 AM

Take the juice, it helped me gain strength.

TJ Cline · 11-14-2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Delroy

Take the juice, it helped me gain strength.

PWGriffin · 11-14-2005, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Delroy

Take the juice, it helped me gain strength.

The kid is 15 years old..that could stunt him permanently...that was terrible advice.

**CowPimp** · 11-14-2005, 12:58 AM

We can't tell you if you are overtraining. You have to look for the symptoms of overtraining yourself. If you have been steadily gaining strength and/or mass for a while then you are most likely not overtrained.

Scotty the Body · 11-14-2005, 05:15 PM

15 and 248lb, holly geez, I wish.

At 15, your probably fine if your still able to increase your lifts.
I wouldn't worry about trying to loose weight, just try to eat right, your still growing, have fun.

11-13-2005, 02:59 PM	#1
JordanMang Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 862	Overtraining? I've read and read about the downsides of overtraining and I wanted to get some solid facts. At my school I'm in football offseason we're required to workout during a certain period of day. I might do benchpress and squat 4 times a week a piece, but usually a max of 2 or 3. I've talked to my Training Coach ( who does injuries etc ) and he says that we don't work out enough to overtrain. And what's more is I don't feel sore etc, and I'll still increase my max steadily over a year's time and when I take a real good week break off or long ( for a holiday etc, assuming I don't overeat or eat unhealthy ) I don't come back to amazing improvement. Am I overtraining?
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11-13-2005, 03:13 PM	#3
JordanMang Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 862	We're in off season. During the season we'd do light weight and only box squats ( on squat ). Off season we'll be hitting the weights 2-3 time a week splitting body parts. We always have 3 core lifts. On chest day, Bench, Push Press ( Also known as military press? ), and Incline. We'll also have either dips,curls,tri's or other on this day. Leg day, squat ( deep ), powercleans, leg extensions and curls, leg presses, calves, abs. Am I getting enough cardio? And does this all sound zen for my age? Seeming how being younger seems to play a role.
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11-13-2005, 03:27 PM	#5
JordanMang Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 862	Well, I want to cut down is the thing. I'm 248 and I want to lose a good 30-35 lbs.
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Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	15 and 248lb, holly geez, I wish. At 15, your probably fine if your still able to increase your lifts. I wouldn't worry about trying to loose weight, just try to eat right, your still growing, have fun.
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11-14-2005, 12:11 AM	#6
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