Just because i can....does that mean i should?

[nab12]

On my first cycle and have gotten stronger for sure...on just short of 3 weeks so far and gained 11 lbs.
I was working chest today doing inclined flies and after my second set my right deltoid was effin killin me....my question is...just because i can lift that much weight...does that mean i should? I had good form...but being my first cycle im afraid maybe i shouldn't lift as much as i can....is this good logic or just say fuck it and stay heavy as possible?

 

[thegoodfoods]

i say effit

 

[justinjones1963]

In general I would say do not go to the gym with the intent to break new records every time but it depends on what your goals are and how your body reacts etc.

I love nothing more than being on cycle and hitting the gym and pushing up more weight every time but I listen to my body (particularly my joints) and if they tell me to slow down I do.

I have been noticing some slight discomfort in my left shoulder and rather than go into the gym with the mentality I am going to push more weight up (which could result in an injury) I focus on maybe doing more reps and cutting the weight or maybe even throwing in a different exercise to hit the muscle at a different angle and blasting it that way.

I do what I said above because my goals are to increase muscle mass & strength but also to minimize injury. I am not a professional (or amateur) BBer or power lifter so it doesn't matter if I am going to push up an additional 10 pounds on the bench every time I hit my chest. I HATE injuries and I try to make sure I don't do something stupid to trigger one.

On another note even if your form is good you can still get injured. When you are on cycle your muscles and strength grow much faster than your tendons and this is what leads to serious injuries. Keep the form tight but listen to your body – you may hold back for a few days at the gym but in the long run your body will be better off.

 

[liquidmuscle]

keep in mind your muscles are growing faster than before so just because you can lift it doesnt mean it may not come with consequences

 

[20ss02]

keep in mind your muscles are growing faster than before so just because you can lift it doesnt mean it may not come with consequences

Very true......and nothing will jack you up more than a shoulder injury. There isn't much you can do if you hurt it.

 

[pitbullrocco]

wait until you are pain free in the shoulder. then hit the gym and do less weight. if the pain comes back, repeat. if you always have pain, see doctor.

trust me. i lifted way too much on my cycle and i am paying for it to the tune of tendons, muscles and joints.

 

[NURSEPIMP]

I would say give a it a bit of time and it should heal up nicely. Then go from there. Def listen to your body. It was bothering you for a reason..
Sounds like great gains in 3 weeks too..

-NP

 

[nab12]

good advice...its always good to hear other folks say what your thinking i guess.

JJ kudos to you since your sentence structure was better than everyone elses

 

[justinjones1963]

good advice...its always good to hear other folks say what your thinking i guess.

JJ kudos to you since your sentence structure was better than everyone elses

After a 40K MBA and 100K law degree my sentence structure better be tight lol

 

[pitbullrocco]

After a 40K MBA and 100K law degree my sentence structure better be tight lol

damn, you forgot a period and maybe a comma in there somewhere.....

 

[Sassy69]

Just cuz your muscles can support the weight doesn't mean your tendons & joints are able to - keep that in mind. Weakest link...

 

[dsh89]

And do not forget that your muscles are growing faster than normal, so you have to give the ligaments and tendons time to catch up.

 

[iHulk]

just do legs.

 

[blut wump]

Increase the volume for a while rather than the intensity.

Slip in an extra workout or do more reps or more sets but trying for fresh 1 and 3 -rep maxes during the early weeks is a recipe for injury.

 

[td1111]

On my first cycle I used reps of 10-14 with slightly lighter weights and perfect form, with tons of warmup (super light sets) per exercise. I still made excellent gains and experienced no injury. Take this to heart and try it. You must realize that your tendons and connective tissues may not be ready for a sudden massive increase in force. You can still fatigue the muscle to failure with less weight, just do more reps. You'll have to go slow, be careful and KNOW the difference between good pain (overall burn) and injury (bad pain that feels like damage/strain).

 

[solidspine]

Your muscles will grow 2 or 3 times faster than your tendons and ligaments.

What often happens is you find you have the strength but your body can not accommodate everything that is happening.

In other words the most common injury on gear is tendon and ligament failure.


The muscle can accommodate the new weights but the ligament or tendon can not, and will not and you will have an injury.

The older you are the more severe the injury normally results. You end up having to take a forced break.

I have torn my biceps tendon; it is now non-repairable, and ligaments in the shoulders, rotary cuffs, and currently the tendons in each elbow.


So just because you can,,,,,,


No


Be careful, because you body is a system and everything will have to follow you muscle growth.

 

[gettnlarge01]

Use a higher rep range so you will have to use lighter weight.Since I"m getting a little older that has kept from injuries.

 

[nab12]

Your muscles will grow 2 or 3 times faster than your tendons and ligaments.

What often happens is you find you have the strength but your body can not accommodate everything that is happening.

In other words the most common injury on gear is tendon and ligament failure.


The muscle can accommodate the new weights but the ligament or tendon can not, and will not and you will have an injury.

The older you are the more severe the injury normally results. You end up having to take a forced break.

I have torn my biceps tendon; it is now non-repairable, and ligaments in the shoulders, rotary cuffs, and currently the tendons in each elbow.


So just because you can,,,,,,


No


Be careful, because you body is a system and everything will have to follow you muscle growth.

damn Spine...when did you learn your leason?

Thanks for the advice guys...i'll do more reps and lighter weights for a while.

 

[solidspine]

damn Spine...when did you learn your leason?

Thanks for the advice guys...i'll do more reps and lighter weights for a while.

I started gear at age 47 so by the time I was 50 I made most of the mistakes everyone else makes by age 30.