Breaking Out Of A Training Rut!!

[Tim Wescott]

You ever see a guy go to the gym religously,and do the same thing over and over again, and never improve one single iota?? I see it all the time,he`s in a rut.If you get in a training rut don`t just sit there, be attentive to your body`s feedback, and make some drastic changes quickly.Revamp your split ,train heavier,add in some high intensity techniques,etc. Do whatever it takes to make the body respond again.Too many people just wallow in the same sh*t that isn`t doing anything for them.Ask yourself these questions:

Am I enthusiastic about my training?

Am I getting stronger?

Am I adding reps to sets as often as possible?

Am I really training as hard as I can?

Is my diet on the money?

If not, do something about it.Resolve to make new gains again....NOW!! Obviously, we can`t gain everyday, but if you`re in a rut ,the only difference between a rut and a grave, is the depth of the hole! Train hard,and don`t be just another guy who settles for less.Keep moving forward and never say die. No ruts =continued progress! Ask yourself after a workout if you really gave it your all. I don`t mean spending another 3 hours in the gym,I`m talking about really training your ass off. Don`t sqander your time in the gym or anywhere else in your life. We are only here once there is no dress rehearsal. Try to eat better and train harder.Remember if you don`t ,someone else will .Keep pumping!!

[macattack]

I keep trying, each day starting again each workout giving it all i have that day some days i just dont have it somedays i am BALLS TO THE WALL, i always walk away asking myself how i feel about what i just did if i answer back negatively i tell myself next time i'll try harder, it's a FREAKEN MIND GAME all the time...

[Tim Wescott]

Mac, just listen to your body`s feedback, and if you just honestly don`t have it some days, just go lighter and faster, with less rest between sets.You`ll still get a hell of a workout. Obviously we all can`t be "on" all the time but I never really have "bad" workouts just some that are a bit bettter than others.

[Steve Victory]

I've stopped drawling up a set routine for this problem in particular. I follow a more instinctive training principle. I'll mix and match about 3 moves for each part and make sure I don't do them more than 2 weeks in a row, on my biceps especially it seems to work.

[Tim Wescott]

I love training that way.It has been great for me ever since I started it.Once you`ve been training a good while ,I think everyone should train this way, just as long as they really "know" their bodies.