Weight training: I don't feel the lasting "burn"

[RedLantern]

Originally Posted by modsquad

I cannot let this slide. You have no way of knowing if his training "sucks" or not. Genetics has an enormous influence on how a lifter responds to weight training. That is a scientific fact that no amount of bluster can change. Be constructive or be quiet.

I think why probably knows that genetics influence growth potential. I think his response would likely be that genetics are more likely to come into play in the higher end of things, and that when you hear hoofbeats, think horses rather than zebras.

 

[Peppars]

Try doing your reps a little slower, count to 2 down and then 2 back up. You may be doing your reps too quickly and even though your increasing your weights the fast weights are not giving you full range of motion and your not working the proper muscle group for that workout. If you are doing the wrong motion, your not really focusing on that muscle and you'll feel tired and maybe a little pumped but you won't have really gained.

 

[union1411]

Soreness/burn has no correlation to the quality of your workout. I seriously suggest you learn about strength training before continuing your workouts.

 

[union1411]

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[why]

Originally Posted by RedLantern

I think why probably knows that genetics influence growth potential. I think his response would likely be that genetics are more likely to come into play in the higher end of things, and that when you hear hoofbeats, think horses rather than zebras.

 

[aleeboy]

Trick to making progress is to change it up often. Here are six things I mix up:

- The exercise
- The split
- Rest
- Tempo
- Reps
- Sets

Exercise is important because as mentioned, the body adapts. For example, the squat. You can vary your stance, do them single legged, back or front load.

Splits. You can mix up body parts trained and the days in which you train them. Your muscles will be shocked at the change in frequency / recovery.

Rest, if you keep them short, you push your body harder to respond quicker.

Tempo allows you to vary time under tension.

Reps variations allows you to lift heavier of lighter depending on your goals. I mix heavy with low reps and then high reps with lower weights for a different feeling.

Sets, liked to rest and tempo which will impact the weight you lift.

So many things to play with. Get creative with your exercises and vary the rest. If you want soreness, these will do it for you. I don't believe soreness means anything with regards to gains, however, it is a satisfying feeling.

 

[turbozed]

Originally Posted by Peppars

Try doing your reps a little slower, count to 2 down and then 2 back up. You may be doing your reps too quickly and even though your increasing your weights the fast weights are not giving you full range of motion and your not working the proper muscle group for that workout. If you are doing the wrong motion, your not really focusing on that muscle and you'll feel tired and maybe a little pumped but you won't have really gained.

*does a 2 second slow power clean*

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

I never said that I don't make progress, I only said that it's hard and takes me a longer time than other non-superman metabolism individuals. That being said, I have made progress over the least year, but at the same time it's hard for me to intake enough food to help speed up the process and overtake the speed of my metabolism.

eat more / take supplements

I hope you do stuff other than chest and bis

 

[stickshift]

Up the intensity. Give it 110% effort. Also use the strictest form possible and put your mind in the muscle.

 

[union1411]

Originally Posted by aleeboy

Trick to making progress is to change it up often. Here are six things I mix up:

- The exercise
- The split
- Rest
- Tempo
- Reps
- Sets

Exercise is important because as mentioned, the body adapts. For example, the squat. You can vary your stance, do them single legged, back or front load.

Splits. You can mix up body parts trained and the days in which you train them. Your muscles will be shocked at the change in frequency / recovery.

Rest, if you keep them short, you push your body harder to respond quicker.

Tempo allows you to vary time under tension.

Reps variations allows you to lift heavier of lighter depending on your goals. I mix heavy with low reps and then high reps with lower weights for a different feeling.

Sets, liked to rest and tempo which will impact the weight you lift.

So many things to play with. Get creative with your exercises and vary the rest. If you want soreness, these will do it for you. I don't believe soreness means anything with regards to gains, however, it is a satisfying feeling.

stop posting

 

[bobdobalina]

Originally Posted by stickshift

Up the intensity. Give it 110% effort. Also use the strictest form possible and put your mind in the muscle.

I recommend letting your form suffer, but under no circumstances should you give anything less than 125% effort. Even if that means you have to put some effort on your credit cards.

 

[Zenny]

I've found I break plateaus by increasing the weight alot, then backing down a bit.

 

[tommygustavo]

Prolong your release after curls or contractions to aid in stimulating the work out in your muscle. You'll definitely feel the burn in doing that. Perform more tension/body weight training to promote the burn. Breathe properly and drink 1 glass of water for every 20 lbs of your total body weight to keep your body hydrated all the time and good body circulation. Hope this helps!

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

eat more / take supplements I hope you do stuff other than chest and bis
But of course. I work out everything. Regarding eating, I'm a slow eater, which is one of my problems regarding caloric intake.

 

[ZackyBoy]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

But of course. I work out everything. Regarding eating, I'm a slow eater, which is one of my problems regarding caloric intake.

I am the complete opposite... inherited from my mother. My girlfriend tells me I eat like I am afraid someone is going to steal it.