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Originally Posted by Msmall143
This is a cool thread.
I would disagree about your overtraining comment. When people first start out it's not as much overtraining as just general fatigue I think some think they are "overtraining" when the reality is they aren't rested and aren't eating right. They use the pain from soreness as an excuse not to push themselves. People that are dedicated push through the "soreness" type pain
But after a year or two and once you get into some heavier weights 400+ DL 300+ bench 315+ squat some of the weaker links start to take a beating. The recovery time is often longer than what you body tells you and its easy to start overtraining. Basically starting chest day only to discover your shoulder still hurts, starting squats and realizing your knees still tweaked. Those days suck and then you realize all you've done is re-aggravate the weak link. At this point you've overstrained. It can become a tough cycle. This type of pain is really different from the soreness pain, it's bone aches, ligaments, and tendons.
Realizing when you need a break is just as important as diet and regimen
Lift heavy or don't lift!
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That fatigue is caused by inadequate nutrition. Pushing thru soreness after is just dumb as there is no benefit to it and hinders further growth, even becomes catabolic. As you point out you "overstrained" not "overtrained". Improper form causes weak links in the first place. I train for 6 months on end day in and day out dieting for shows. I can lose 50lbs in 12-16 weeks on a whim. Not once do I get to the point of over training. I only naturally take time off after as I don't need to put my body under that load. My cycle could be maintained indefinitely.