if your strength is continually going up does this mean your not overtraining

[rush]

Or is it still possible??

 

[revexrevex]

That is a tough question to answer. Very often training programs are structured so that overtraining is reached, and then backing off to allow the body to re-cupperate. I am sure people like CoolColJ and others can provide more input on this.

For me, I use common sense. If my strength keeps going up for about a month without slowing down, then obviously I am training in that optimal territory which is neither overtraining nor undertraining.

 

[BlkWS6]

Overtraining is so confusing to me now. Anyways I know Im in a state of "something" when I start getting weaker and more importantely my motivation goes to shits. That is the time when I normally take some time out of the gym and then come back feeling better.

 

[IJ26]

Thats a good way to look at it. Once u begin to feel blah b4 and during a workout thats when u know your overdoing it in my experience. I usually just cut down intensity for a few weeks to get my body back and then I go ball to the wall agian.

 

[anabolicmd]

Overtraining can be avoided by careful excercise rotation. Taking time off is the last resort solution.

 

[anabolicmd]

Or is it still possible??

To answer your question, if you are gaining strength, you arent overtraining.

 

[collegiateLifter]

if you're continually getting stronger,

i think the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" adage would apply.