I’m feeling really bored and restless sitting around today. Is it possible that I might have a good recovery rate due to age? I never feel sore for more than a day or two after workouts, and I really love throwin heavy stuff around. I guess what this post is really looking for is someone to give me some sort of OK to lift 6 days a week like I want to. Sigh. Probably not a good idea.
On a side note, since you’re reading this, what does everyone think of Ian King’s superstrength and Limping Legs programs?
u ever try an “active rest day”? like run a few sprints or the GPP like coach davies prescribes? it gives u the same feeling of a tough workout-because it is-and u get the boosted metabolism, and some fresh blood in an aching body-it may actually improve your recovery!
To answer the second question, I think King’s programs (all of them) are awesome. It was from his writings that I learned to split back training into horizontal and vertical pulling and to sepearte the workouts.
To your main question, are you training clean or ‘enhanced’. If the former, I’d say take your days off. If the latter, get to it and train. However, something to keep in mind is that if you’re highly motivated to train, chances are you’re CNS is recovered and ready to go. Soreness, or lack thereof, is not a great indicator of overall recovery.
These forums need an edit button. I hate to whore my own posts like this. Anyways, I’d like to combine Limping Legs and Superstrength. Is this doable? Could someone give me a sample routine for it, please?
I think it’s pretty individual, but you can’t always tell if your fully recovered by soreness. Normally I would suggest if your having a tough time taking days off use it for some cardio, even if you bulking a little cardio won’t hurt ya. I normally get on the bike and take a ride staying below 145bpm. If I’m real revved I’ll do some interval sprints (unless I’m doing legs the next day of course)
fyi-over the years I’ve done about every possible combination/schedule possible from 1-7 days/split routines etc. I’ve always made my best gains on a 3-4 days a week type routine.
From your previous post and stated goals, you NEED REST. Not to say that you need to be a couch potatoe.
Like one of the previous posters replied in your thread, go be a kid. Go shoot some hoops, play football, hockey, Chase some girls if you want to run, catch one and get a good work out. Over all learn to enjoy your self.
Like I stated befor, I have been through many of the probs. you are currently going through. This whole rest thing is also tied into your mental issue of not wanting this new calorie surplus to lead to you getting fat again.
It might be, as it was for me,
the best thing for you is going to be going through a good bulking phase where you do add some fat. A reasonable amount that is, but well out of your comfort zone. Then cutting down, but in a healthy way, not your previous method. Then you will know that even if you do gain BF you have the knowledge and will to take it off.
Hey bro, I know as young as you are you feel like superman. You still need your rest days! This will really help you grow, remember you don’t really build on your workout days but on your rest days. Besides don’t you need time to chase after all those little hotties? Take some time off and enjoy yourself.
i agree with the gpp comment. on my off days i do some, eg upper body: CT mega shoulder glider or speedball work (theres a boxing gym where i train); lower body, i run the stairs in my flat (12 flights) or play football!!
important to listen to your body. if you notice any of the classic signs of overtraining (fatigue or sleep disturbances, difficulty in gaining or performing, frequent injuries or infections, mood swings, increased morning hr etc.) time to cut down.
I have tried the limping series…and all though I was dillusional when doing it (you need to be to do it properly), it gave me some great gains. Prepare to be humbled in every way possible.
Goldberg: I think you meant “If you feel like lifting every day you AREN’T lifting hard enough”
LoneLobo: I love King’s programs…made great gains with them!
You can do them overlapping (Start week 1 for both programs in the same week), or staggered (Start week 1-3 of one program (A) while not starting the other (B). When program A is in weeks 4-6, start week 1 of program B.) The second option is a bit easier to recover from, but I didn’t find overlapping the 2 programs terribly difficult in terms of recovery.
1 suggestion though…EAT LIKE A MADMAN! I found that unless Eating Massive (Way more than I expected to be), my gains were hindered.
For your goals a good activity for your non training days would be high rep sets of plate to mouth fork curls. Rotate this with chase the hottie, catch the hottie.
Could be a great form of HIIT. High intensity hottie sprints, with fork curls in between for recovery.