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.....

 

[StuWard]

There are many types of fitness and each have different training demands. It sounds like you body is used to low sets, medium to high reps. Someone further up this thread suggested more sets and higher weights. I second that. Also try more metabolic conditioning stuff. Mix it up and get out of your comfort zone. That's the only way to grow. Above all, jack up the intensity. Intensity is more sets, more weight, less rest, more frequency, etc. You might want to try some Crossfit type workouts.

 

[Nathan]

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.

Up the weight, cut the reps. Do it with deads and squats and pressing movements mostly. That's the issue I bet.

 

[life_is_good]

thanks for the advice, im going to try some "uncomfortable" movements and see if that kicks my ass. I have bad knees so deadlifts and squats kill so i do the machines for legs.

 

[Nathan]

thanks for the advice, im going to try some "uncomfortable" movements and see if that kicks my ass. I have bad knees so deadlifts and squats kill so i do the machines for legs.

Get past the knee stuff. Not only will you feel liek you're working, but you'll gain ten pounds of lbm in the next six months if you focus on first getting form right, then getting stronger in your core lifts, and eating a lot (don't fall apart there after all that work). I would bet anyone a million dollars that if a person is just starting those exercises and follows that advice, they can easily gain 10 lbs of lbm in six months.

 

[StuWard]

I tend to agree about the knees. Squatting especially will strengthen your knees and make them more stable. Start with weights you can handle with confidance and work your way up.

 

[s8nlilhlpr2]

thanks for the advice, im going to try some "uncomfortable" movements and see if that kicks my ass. I have bad knees so deadlifts and squats kill so i do the machines for legs.

OMG thats hilarious....there's your reason right there. you left out the two most important exercises....

 

[life_is_good]

well my knees are not an issue i can fix. my femoral head is flat therefore my patella does not have a groove to move in. it goes where it wants. was born this way so im fucked. i have a foam circle cut in half that i use to strengthen the muscles around the knee but its tough. my doc said its the worst "deformity's" he has ever seen, hes a local colleges sport md. not an excuse because i have tried these before with ill effects. thanks again, i will try but this time take it slow.

 

[life_is_good]

alright so yesterday i took the suggestion and did heavy sets of 5 reps, dead lifts and uncomfortable movements, also tied in some crossfit exercises.
Did the following: im 5'9", 170 lbs, 12% BF.
Flat bench- 225 5x5
Incline- 185 5x5
Decline- 225 5x5
Dead Lift- 185 8x5 (lite weight better for knees)/Dips 12x5 back and forth no brake.
Cable Flys- 70/side 5x5

During the workout i felt it a little more but when i left I still was not tired, was a little pissed. Went home drank a shake, cooked dinner, took a shower, laid down for a minute and Fell the fuck out. i usually toss and turn for like an hour and need it dark and quite. my girl had the tv and the light on but i still passed out. that shit caught up with my ass after words. thanks for the suggestions everyone, got stuck in a rut for a min. good words Nathan.