lifted weights....and got weaker?

[cableguy]

Got a question. Just started really lifting with a co-worker of mine. The first week I was doing all right for a guy who hasn't lifted in almost ten years. Now when we did another cylcle the next week ( Chest and shoulders ) the weights I did before I could barley even lift off the ground? It got worse two days later when I tried bi's tri's and back. Is this normal that I had to shift to a lighter weight?

 

[ktj4l]

You're overtraining. You should only go to the gym once a year.

 

[brokenbananas]

I'm thinking KTJ4L is kidding.

The body needs adequate rest, nutrition to support growth whether in strength, power, endurance. Even those who regularly lift, periodically have to lift lighter weights. We can't always all go up.

I would suggest ramping up in a gradual manner, paying for close attention to your rest, nutrition, and how you execute the exercises. Good form is essential, otherwise you increase your risk of injury.

Getting into good shape takes time.

 

[cableguy]

Thanks. Talked to a couple of buddies of mine, and they told me that I just don't get enough sleep ( only five hours a night latley due to working exstended hours ). You bring up points, speacialy about form.

 

[Big Rob]

Stress can screw a workout pretty good too. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Take their advise on sleeping more. Also, because you just started, you should have plenty of very easy strength gains ahead.

 

[fitmom]

Stress can screw a workout pretty good too. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Take their advise on sleeping more. Also, because you just started, you should have plenty of very easy strength gains ahead.

True, also what time you worked out, a.m. or p.m., what you ate or did not eat, temperature in the room, etc. I know when I teach an a.m. class i am on fire, when I teach an evening class, it takes a while to get going and I have to think harder, and I don't have the same energy/strength etc. For females, monthly cycles play a role too.
Another great question, and yes I agree with Big Rob, you do have plenty of strenght gains ahead, God Bless,J

 

[Voice of Thunder]

Right on! Great tips from the gang....Try going alittle lighter with the weights, technique is more important now. Try the dumbbells rather than the straight barbell if you are using that. Try getting more sleep than what your getting and do drink plenty of water and do eat the "right" foods, ie fruits,vegtables, lean sirloin,buffalo,turkey(white meat) fish high in omega 3's and 6's, lean organic free range chicken, and egg whites(also organic). Limit your intake of dairy. Do try to always work out with a partner besides the Holy Spirit the first month, to hold you accountable and enourage you if you get the temptation to slide by a day and perform couch techniques using the remote. Ha!
Blessings!