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

[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?????

 

[Big J]

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

 

[reg56]

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

 

[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.

 

[Squaggleboggin]

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

 

[The Monkey Man]

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]

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]

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]

What is dreamquest???

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

 

[LAM]

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]

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]

You sound depressed, maybe you need some prozac.

 

[The Monkey Man]

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]

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