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2006/06/05, 03:31 PM
I just finished my first workout, I'm a healthy guy, but only recently decided to start exercising less for 'general health' and more for muscle gain.
The weight were heavy (heavy enough for about 8-10 complete reps) but i made sure to warm up properly and give myself time to stretch.
After the workout I feel very 'weak' (I worked out my chest shoulders and triceps today by the way), as in I dont find it difficult as such, but i find it had to lift things up?
It's kind of hard to explain?
My logic was that I just gave my muscles a proper work out and now they're worn out? I dont feel pain just a bit fatigued I guess.
Cheers for anyanswers!
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2006/06/05, 08:41 PM
It's your first workout. It'll get better as time goes on. Be sure to eat a well-balanced meal post-workout to boost your glycogen stores and help you start recuperating.
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--JBennett
"I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!"
"Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
"Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
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2006/06/05, 09:37 PM
You may have done too much for your first workout. It may sound weird, but you actually need to work out a bit to get your body accustomed to working out. That is,I would suggest something like 3 full body workouts per week, rest Saturday and sunday. Do no more than 2 exercises pre bodypart, and make them compound movements. Do this for about 30 days, then go into a split if you desire.
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Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
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