Another Over-Training Question...

[vegman]

If my muscles are no longer sore from the previous workout, would you say it is ok for me to train them again? or do I need to give them more rest even if they are not sore? My goal is muscle mass. thanks!

 

[PreMier]

72 hours is the general rule. You could hit them more, but you would need to adjust volume and intensity.

 

[Celtic Bhoy]

I dont get this either.People say if ya train each muscle twice a week then keep the volume/intensity down a bit, but i could train my triceps for example and do 12-15 sets before id get a good pump goin on.But if i did the "recommended" amount of sets id be doin 6 or so and gettin no stiffness or soreness the next day.Or is it the CNS or your kidneys/liver/etc. your really overtraining?So whtas the story?How can ya tell when your overtraining or training to an optimum level?Is the pump a good indicator to go by?

 

[ChrisROCK]

I dont get this either.People say if ya train each muscle twice a week then keep the volume/intensity down a bit, but i could train my triceps for example and do 12-15 sets before id get a good pump goin on.But if i did the "recommended" amount of sets id be doin 6 or so and gettin no stiffness or soreness the next day.Or is it the CNS or your kidneys/liver/etc. your really overtraining?So whtas the story?How can ya tell when your overtraining or training to an optimum level?Is the pump a good indicator to go by?

celtic...if you need 12 to 15 sets to "get a good pump goin on" then i think you're doing something wrong, and not training with nearly enough intensity. Do a few sets of skull-crushers and close grip bench to failure...and you'll feel some pump i think!

Your body should tell you if you're overtraining. Have your gains stopped? DO you feel sluggish and tired all the time? Overtraining doesn't happen in one session necessarily...it's the cumulative results that are the most telling sign IMHO.

 

[Celtic Bhoy]

celtic...if you need 12 to 15 sets to "get a good pump goin on" then i think you're doing something wrong, and not training with nearly enough intensity. Do a few sets of skull-crushers and close grip bench to failure...and you'll feel some pump i think!

Well i usually only did presses and over head extensions, but it is intense, seriously.I can get my chest,biceps,legs and abs really pumped, but my tris and shoulders are really difficult.Its rare that theyde be sore next day.Thanks for the advice, Ill start doin S.C.'s and C.G. benches next day.Oh yeah,I never feel tired or sluggish or have difficulty lifting weights i was lifting the session before.

 

[SlimShady]

Soreness is not an indication of anything. You can't use soreness to judge the intensity of a workout or if you are over trained.

 

[CowPimp]

I will train a muscle while it still sore sometimes. You will know if it's too sore.