Training question. Not getting tired?????

[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.