Had My Worst Workout EVER Today!

Pumpatron · 01-10-2006, 10:43 PM

I'll get to the point straight away so there's no confusions... I've only ever done 3 exercises per session for legs (1 for quads, hams & calves) as they're already huge, not pro bb'er huge but let's put it this way, I'm a 32" waist and I had to buy size 38" jeans the other day just to fit over my legs and they're still tight.

Well I was reading up on how doing a high intensity/volume leg session can release hormones that help the rest of your body grow. I decided to add another 3 exercises to my leg routine (another for quads, hams & calves).

Well today in the gym I did Front squats followed by hack squats and I felt the most tired I'd ever felt in the gym (and my other sessions are pretty high intensity/volume anyway). I had SLDL's to do next so I loaded the bar, did 2 reps and then just put it back down again. I felt as if I'd been running a marathon, I was THAT tired. I decided to call it a day and go home as even if I tried to do more, I just couldn't.

I felt terrible walking home, I felt as if I'd let myself down completely and that I wasn't meant for bb'ing. I feel like crap now aswell just thinking about it. When I do legs usually, I enjoy it because I only do 3 exercises and feel like I've acomplished something at least.

I was listening to the music that motivates me the most, I was thinking of all the gains doing these high intensity leg sessions are gonna get me, nothing could have motivated me more today but by the end I lost ALL motivation and just wanted to go home. I'm gonna have to stick with what I was doing. I just know my gains aren't going to be as good now.

HK

**DarkFalcon** · 01-10-2006, 10:49 PM

Jeez bro don't let yourself get defeated that easily. You can't expect to double your volume in one session and not have your ass kicked. Work your way up slowly. Add one set of each new exercise with light to moderate weight and build your way up session to session until you can handle the added volume. It takes time, no need to rush things.

**EME** · 01-10-2006, 10:59 PM

Bro...

Trust me.... I WISH that was the worst workout of my life.

What if you left your workout and found out you couldn't train again for 5-6 months???

You can go in next week and hit them again... Hell, you can go in a few days and hit them again if you feel like it.

I used to HATE cardio... I did it because I knew I had to do it to get in competition shape.. and I did as much as I had to do..... but I hated it the whole time.

I WISH I could do cardio right now. I wish I could do ANYTHING in the gym.. instead of sitting here on my ass by the computer.

So, you're workout didn't go as well as you wanted.... get in there next time and kick some ass bro.

We don't know what we have until it's gone.

Fortunately my setback is only temporary... but I can tell you that I WON'T be missing any workouts in the future... now that I know what it feels like to have them taken away from me.

You had one workout that you didn't feel great about, but tomorrow is a new day and tomorrow can be your best workout ever.

Get in there and hit it hard, and never forget how lucky you are just to be able to train!

- EME

**DJSTARER** · 01-10-2006, 11:26 PM

Was your diet the previous day in check?

As I like to say... every meal on every is, technically, both pre- and post-workout nutrition. If I don't get all the carbs i normally do for some reason, my workout the next day suffers bad.

Sleep and hydration are also other KEY factors.

Not to mention doubling the volume of ur routine.

**NewSpawn** · 01-11-2006, 12:42 AM

the mind needs rest days too just like the muscles we work. relax, eme makes a great point and don't over analyze it. get plenty of rest and keep consistant on your nutrition and things will be as one again. (my zen philosopher side is showing). hope you have a good day tomorrow.

pammiejoe6 · 01-11-2006, 01:39 AM

dude we have all had experiences like that during a workout..i say just chaulk it up to a bad day and try again next time...

i would also like to comment on the rep/set routine you got going dude...maybe try doing a quad dominant or hammie dominant exercise followed by another quad or hammie exercise ( depending on what exercises you are doing for that day ) and then add in an accessory (opposite exercise)
to accentuate the other muscle group you havent worked.....either quad dominant or hammie dominant...
i.e. if youre working quads do a hammie accessory...if youre doing hammies do a quad dominant exercise....either one you wanna do higher reps with a lighter weight for the accessory....

just my opinion...lol

Pumpatron · 01-11-2006, 02:32 AM

Thanks a lot guys, you really have been a great help, I expected a load of "cmon dont be a pussy, you're right, you don't deserve to bodybuild" comments. I appreciate it... Not that I always look to the Internet for people's opinions/motivation but it does help

HK

**DJSTARER** · 01-11-2006, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpatron

Thanks a lot guys, you really have been a great help, I expected a load of "cmon dont be a pussy, you're right, you don't deserve to bodybuild" comments. I appreciate it... Not that I always look to the Internet for people's opinions/motivation but it does help

HK

It's okay to turn here for these kinds of things. I am only beginning to meet people who share the same passion. I didn't think they exist, but tey do.

METAL VIPER · 01-11-2006, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpatron

Thanks a lot guys, you really have been a great help, I expected a load of "cmon dont be a pussy, you're right, you don't deserve to bodybuild" comments. I appreciate it... Not that I always look to the Internet for people's opinions/motivation but it does help

HK

Remember, we aren't at BB.com

ZackMurphy · 01-11-2006, 04:56 AM

So you go back in a few days fro now and do it again - we all have crap workouts now and then. I have one about once/month. It happens. And for each one of those, I have two great ones.

Get back on the horse.

The questions about diet are good ones - I find that my workouts follow my nutrition.

A_N_91 · 01-13-2006, 11:51 PM

cmon dont be a pussy, you're right, you don't deserve to bodybuild!

Lol, just playin. Like DarkFalcon said, work your way up to it, and also take a week off training, or it could have been just a bad day. We all get those, just next leg day, go in the gym and work even harder.

A_N_91

01-10-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Pumpatron Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 161 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Had My Worst Workout EVER Today! I'll get to the point straight away so there's no confusions... I've only ever done 3 exercises per session for legs (1 for quads, hams & calves) as they're already huge, not pro bb'er huge but let's put it this way, I'm a 32" waist and I had to buy size 38" jeans the other day just to fit over my legs and they're still tight. Well I was reading up on how doing a high intensity/volume leg session can release hormones that help the rest of your body grow. I decided to add another 3 exercises to my leg routine (another for quads, hams & calves). Well today in the gym I did Front squats followed by hack squats and I felt the most tired I'd ever felt in the gym (and my other sessions are pretty high intensity/volume anyway). I had SLDL's to do next so I loaded the bar, did 2 reps and then just put it back down again. I felt as if I'd been running a marathon, I was THAT tired. I decided to call it a day and go home as even if I tried to do more, I just couldn't. I felt terrible walking home, I felt as if I'd let myself down completely and that I wasn't meant for bb'ing. I feel like crap now aswell just thinking about it. When I do legs usually, I enjoy it because I only do 3 exercises and feel like I've acomplished something at least. I was listening to the music that motivates me the most, I was thinking of all the gains doing these high intensity leg sessions are gonna get me, nothing could have motivated me more today but by the end I lost ALL motivation and just wanted to go home. I'm gonna have to stick with what I was doing. I just know my gains aren't going to be as good now. HK __________________ Trainee Under Myself! "2 Mice Fell Into A Bucket Of Cream. The 1st Mouse Gave Up Trying To Get Out And Drowned. The 2nd Mouse Was Determined Not To Give In And So Struggled And Struggled For A Good 10 Minutes. All This Struggling Churned The Cream Into Butter Which Allowed The Mouse To Escape From The Bucket" Now Ask Yourself... Which Mouse Are YOU?

01-10-2006, 10:59 PM	#3
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Bro... Trust me.... I WISH that was the worst workout of my life. What if you left your workout and found out you couldn't train again for 5-6 months??? You can go in next week and hit them again... Hell, you can go in a few days and hit them again if you feel like it. I used to HATE cardio... I did it because I knew I had to do it to get in competition shape.. and I did as much as I had to do..... but I hated it the whole time. I WISH I could do cardio right now. I wish I could do ANYTHING in the gym.. instead of sitting here on my ass by the computer. So, you're workout didn't go as well as you wanted.... get in there next time and kick some ass bro. We don't know what we have until it's gone. Fortunately my setback is only temporary... but I can tell you that I WON'T be missing any workouts in the future... now that I know what it feels like to have them taken away from me. You had one workout that you didn't feel great about, but tomorrow is a new day and tomorrow can be your best workout ever. Get in there and hit it hard, and never forget how lucky you are just to be able to train! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

01-10-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,048 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	Was your diet the previous day in check? As I like to say... every meal on every is, technically, both pre- and post-workout nutrition. If I don't get all the carbs i normally do for some reason, my workout the next day suffers bad. Sleep and hydration are also other KEY factors. Not to mention doubling the volume of ur routine. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

01-11-2006, 02:32 AM	#7
Pumpatron Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 161 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks a lot guys, you really have been a great help, I expected a load of "cmon dont be a pussy, you're right, you don't deserve to bodybuild" comments. I appreciate it... Not that I always look to the Internet for people's opinions/motivation but it does help HK __________________ Trainee Under Myself! "2 Mice Fell Into A Bucket Of Cream. The 1st Mouse Gave Up Trying To Get Out And Drowned. The 2nd Mouse Was Determined Not To Give In And So Struggled And Struggled For A Good 10 Minutes. All This Struggling Churned The Cream Into Butter Which Allowed The Mouse To Escape From The Bucket" Now Ask Yourself... Which Mouse Are YOU?

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01-10-2006, 10:49 PM	#2
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Jeez bro don't let yourself get defeated that easily. You can't expect to double your volume in one session and not have your ass kicked. Work your way up slowly. Add one set of each new exercise with light to moderate weight and build your way up session to session until you can handle the added volume. It takes time, no need to rush things.

01-11-2006, 12:42 AM	#5
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,223 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	the mind needs rest days too just like the muscles we work. relax, eme makes a great point and don't over analyze it. get plenty of rest and keep consistant on your nutrition and things will be as one again. (my zen philosopher side is showing). hope you have a good day tomorrow.

01-11-2006, 01:39 AM	#6
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	dude we have all had experiences like that during a workout..i say just chaulk it up to a bad day and try again next time... i would also like to comment on the rep/set routine you got going dude...maybe try doing a quad dominant or hammie dominant exercise followed by another quad or hammie exercise ( depending on what exercises you are doing for that day ) and then add in an accessory (opposite exercise) to accentuate the other muscle group you havent worked.....either quad dominant or hammie dominant... i.e. if youre working quads do a hammie accessory...if youre doing hammies do a quad dominant exercise....either one you wanna do higher reps with a lighter weight for the accessory.... just my opinion...lol

01-11-2006, 04:56 AM	#10
ZackMurphy IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 547 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	So you go back in a few days fro now and do it again - we all have crap workouts now and then. I have one about once/month. It happens. And for each one of those, I have two great ones. Get back on the horse. The questions about diet are good ones - I find that my workouts follow my nutrition.

01-13-2006, 11:51 PM	#11
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	cmon dont be a pussy, you're right, you don't deserve to bodybuild! Lol, just playin. Like DarkFalcon said, work your way up to it, and also take a week off training, or it could have been just a bad day. We all get those, just next leg day, go in the gym and work even harder. A_N_91