HELP NEEDED!
Been going to the gym for about a year now, but lately I'm getting to this point where after about 8-10 sets [third exercise in] of exercises I am completely done. I feel like I'm going to faint, puke, my recovery slows down to the point where I just need to leave.
I'm not quite sure what exactly is going on, but I'm getting very frustrated.
I've pinned it down to 2 possibilities.
1. I'm pushing myself far to much in my first 2 exercises. I'm constantly increasing the weights in my exercises [upward pyramid sets] to the point where I can only get about 5 reps maximum. I feel this could be causing this awful performance in the gym. Muscles tapped out, causing the feeling of fainting and puking.
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2. I've been recently taking one scoop of whey protein with my breakfast and then heading straight to the gym. Before this, my endurance in the gym was much better. I'd do about 18 sets and still want more. Surely, having some whey protein can't be causing the feeling of fainting/puking?
Thoughts fellow bodybuilders?
Pre-Workout or Hitting Failure to Early?
posted on 8/2/14
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posted on 8/2/14
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posted on 8/2/14
why the hell are you doing upward reps, decrease the weight as you go along reps. Also yes, I would quit the supplements like Whey if you feel that's affecting your body - try having a banana and an apple before working out.
posted on 9/2/14
why the hell are you doing upward reps, decrease the weight as you go along reps.
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It's designed to increase your strength. I thought it was stupid at first, but within 2-3 weeks my strength has increased a lot faster than what I was initially doing. Added an extra 10kg on almost all my compound exercises.
Thank you all for the advice
posted on 9/2/14
I do upwards reps for some of my exercises and I feel totally fine with it. Certainly wouldn't say it's a bad thing to do.
posted on 9/2/14
My workout consists of, usually, 5 - 10 mins warm up on each of the muscle groups i am going to be working on. Going around each area with an easy set of weights to begin with. After i have done this i will go round again and start my workout.
12 reps of a weight i know i can manage.
Another 12 really pushing myself.
Then the final 12 is another manageable weight.
This works for me but everyone is different. I will add i am not going for bulk as i don't feel it lasts unless you are strictly maintaining it. I am going for a stable core with a good build.
Hope this helped you out.
posted on 9/2/14
posted on 25/2/14
Hi, apologies for the delay in response.
I dont find that whey is great for giving me an energy boost. Milk based proteins rarely are, they tend to cause lethargy and your body has to put into a lot of work processing the valuable nutrients.
Also, not everyone recommends this, but I think nothing is more worthwhile than a 'taper' week. Whether it be once every 4-8 weeks, but sometimes I need a week of easy working out just to recover and gain more of that energy that helps me squeeze out a final set. There is no exact science behind this, I just think it works for me.
If you cba changing anything in your routine, I would recommend coffee before a workout and BCAA's with an energy drink during. That always helps boost energy.
posted on 2/7/17
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