When is enough??

[Fitch]

After every work out - i feel it was insufficent. Thinking to myself: Wtf, you didnt do good enough...

What is a "good" workout? How do you know your done - for the day?

 

[Porky]

when you feel the need to go home and cry.

 

[Fitch]

Damn, then i never had a good work out...
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Real tips...please

 

[Jariel]

I usually workout to the point where I feel drained and my muscles feel weak.

 

[Cheiradawg]

Originally posted by Fitch
After every work out - i feel it was insufficent. Thinking to myself: Wtf, you didnt do good enough...

What is a "good" workout? How do you know your done - for the day?

Alot of people have posted thet they "feel" this or that. I don't think this is a good way to judge a work, but each to his own.

Some people judge workouts by the numbers. If I did more weight or sets then the prior workout then I consider it good.

 

[Fitch]

yeah, but sometimes my goal for a set may be...lets say 8 right?

And i only get up to 5 or 6... i feel like **** after that - haha

Is this a good thing? i heard that if u lift between 4 - 8 then its a good work out...

 

[Porky]

4-8 is good for bulking.

higher reps is good for toning. if you can't do anymore, you can't do anymore. pat yourself on the back and go home.

 

[Bulldog6971]

doing legs Ive known a few times by throwing up or passing out.

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

Originally posted by Bulldog6971
doing legs Ive known a few times by throwing up or passing out.

Me too.

 

[TheRelic]

No such thing as toning - period.


If you follow Diesels bulking guide, you'll find it's a great framework for satisfying workouts.

I'm usually in the gym for an hour, and I cycle routines each 2-3 weeks. Keeps it fresh, and doesn't allow your body to get too comfortable with the workout. I usually work around the 6 rep range, and up the weights once I can do 8.

I always leave the gym feeling pumped, and wake up the next day f*ckin sore!

Its also a mental thing. Use the mind/muscle connection. Sounds like some new age crap, but it works! Concentrate intensly on each rep, and picture the target muscles doing the work. Take each rep slowly.

I guarantee that if you block everything else out during a working session and truly bust your ass, you will walk out feeling satisfied.