Need a break

[rockyshaun]

Hello Mr. Stanley

I have been on Texas Method for 2 or 3 months and am starting to feel run into the ground. My 5x5's are getting harder and harder and I have bee dialing back sets to keep up.

I am thinking about taking next week and only warming up for the three workouts so I can recover. What do you think, is it wise?

Also how should I program sets after the week off? Go back to 5x5 or 3x5? I appreciate any advice.

Shaun Giese

[Charles Staley]

It's Staley BTW.

If you asked Rip he'd say stop being a pussy and eat more. Im not sure I could improve upon that advice


Hello Mr. Stanley

I have been on Texas Method for 2 or 3 months and am starting to feel run into the ground. My 5x5's are getting harder and harder and I have bee dialing back sets to keep up.

I am thinking about taking next week and only warming up for the three workouts so I can recover. What do you think, is it wise?

Also how should I program sets after the week off? Go back to 5x5 or 3x5? I appreciate any advice.

Shaun Giese

[Carnivroar]

A 1 week break is good here and there for your mind and body. Just keep eating so you won't lose strength/muscle. Good luck. :)

[rockyshaun]

Forgive for the name goof.

Telling me to eat more would be dumb because I eat tons and tons, milk my own goats for the raw milk and have put on considerable weight. For argument's sake, if it is not food, what then?

[paul_b]

sit down for a sec and think to see if you have any of the other signs of overtraining: interupted sleep, lack of motivation, tiredness, short temper, never seeming to recover from workouts etc.

If you think your overtraining take the break and let your body rest.

[rookdick]

It's Staley BTW.

If you asked Rip he'd say stop being a pussy and eat more. Im not sure I could improve upon that advice

I believe he offered two solutions ...If the eating thing is squared away....try the other one.