Training question. Not getting tired?????

[life_is_good]

I have been training for about 2.5 years but only 1.5 years have been serious (includes diet and lifting). For the past 6 months (maybe longer) i have realized that i dont get tired. After a few sets i get tired for like a min and then im ready to go. I usually leave the gym because im done not because im tired. As soon as i get in my car i feel as if i could do it all over again right then. Does this happen to anyone else? I train hard and not many of my workout partners can go the distance. Im usually look like i ran 10 miles but dont feel like it. Thanks in advance.

25, 5'9", 170lb, 12%bf.

 

[eando]

I have this problem as well, but it is really a mental thing in my opinion. Just because you are not tired or sore does not mean that you did not get a good workout.

Stick to whatever it is that you are doing, if you are getting the results that you want, if not, change the routine.

 

[Nathan]

You need to try upping the intensity. You ever work so hard you can't even maintain consciousness anymore? How about to the point of vomiting? Try it. It jades you though - it's hard for me to feel like I am working hard without that sort of intensity and you realyl only get it with deads, squats and a few other exercises. I usually tire myself out in the frist 3-4 sets of the workout and am so drained the rest is just getting blood into the muscle. But hwne I take out the deads and squats, yeah, I don't feel like I'm working hard at all. The reason being you aren't really working hard.

 

[life_is_good]

well thats odd, if i take off a week, the next time in the gym i get that feeling. i get thet feeling sometimes now but only everyonce in a while. thanks

 

[Tweakle]

does your workout consist of crossovers on the stability ball and kickbacks?

try 5x5 on the basics and I'm sure that will solve your problem

 

[Nathan]

well thats odd, if i take off a week, the next time in the gym i get that feeling. i get thet feeling sometimes now but only everyonce in a while. thanks

Not saying you aren't working hard or anything, I'm just sayign that there are certain exercises which demand that from you pretty much everytime. If you can go through 4 sets of heavy deads (pushing it at least close to failure) and not feel like you are working hard then you are my hero.

I do think something like the 5x5 routine will benefit you as far as making you feel liek you are working harder, but it really depends on your goals. I wouldn't recommend teh 5x5 to anyone who isn't literalyl brand new to lifting. It's just not a well-designed routine as far as hypertrophy or even bringing up your strength. Maybe there is a variation of it that works well but as far as I've seen and tried, frankly, the 5x5 is only good because it's easy to understand.

 

[life_is_good]

i do the following on almost all exercises
2 sets 12+ reps (12th is hard) 30 sec rest
3 sets 8-10 reps (8th is hard other 2 i get little help) 1-2min rest
1 set back to 12+ reps. 2 min rest then next exercise

thats if i am alone. working with someone the rest times vary.

 

[s8nlilhlpr2]

why not double your weight and cut the reps? that outta wear you out better than doing crap loads of light reps.

 

[life_is_good]

thats what i use to do but started this new routine. i still didnt get tired doing that. this feels like im working harder. i know its different for everyone.

 

[H_T_]

get up to my bodyweight and you'll feel tired while reading the morning paper.....