i'm stuck, can't seem to bust through this plateau

icezero_5092uk · 02-08-2004, 12:53 PM

I need some guidance guys. After 3 months of training I hit a plateau and decided to change my workout. I am 2 weeks into the new regime and so far no weight gain. I have also added an extra protein shake making it 3 a day and have also added a protein bar to my breakfast. I now do 4 different workouts a week - chest+side/front delts, back+rear delts, legs, arms. I used to do 3 a week - chest+shoulders+triceps, back+biceps, legs. I take dymatize elite whey. I cannot find the source of my problem. The only other option I could try is creatine for a month or so.

Ice,

tissue · 02-08-2004, 08:34 PM

give it another 2 weeks m8t and if it dnt work well figure summin out

Benj · 02-08-2004, 09:14 PM

When was the last time you had a break from training?

icezero_5092uk · 02-08-2004, 09:58 PM

havent really had a break in 14 weeks, except 4 days out with a mouth infection which was fairly recent. I seemed to put the weight back on fairly quickly but since then my weight has been up and down.

Gail · 03-08-2004, 07:32 AM

I agree with Tissue, give it another couple of weeks, a new schedule can take time to kick in. Remember you are breaking the muscles down in different ways than your body is used to, give it a bit more time, I'm sure you'll see results.

Also, i find that when I feel a bit despondent about my training, I don't train as well and results can be sluggish. I know it sounds daft but try to be positive, throw yourself into it and give it 100% each session. Visualise the results you want to see rather that where you are at now. When you get to a plateau you can sometimes just go through the motions without realising it.

Stick at it ice, let me know how you get on.

gailx

Benj · 03-08-2004, 12:04 PM

Could try a week or so off from traning, your muscles & CNS might need a break!

Its advised to take a week break every 8 - 12 weeks of traning

Ric · 17-08-2004, 12:01 PM

Give it time mate.

Post your stats and diet information and we can see if we can help.
You should not hit a plateau untill you have at least been training for 6-9 months, before that you should gain weight just turning up at the gym and doing any sort of weights

02-08-2004, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
icezero_5092uk Under Construction Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 43 Rep Power:	i'm stuck, can't seem to bust through this plateau I need some guidance guys. After 3 months of training I hit a plateau and decided to change my workout. I am 2 weeks into the new regime and so far no weight gain. I have also added an extra protein shake making it 3 a day and have also added a protein bar to my breakfast. I now do 4 different workouts a week - chest+side/front delts, back+rear delts, legs, arms. I used to do 3 a week - chest+shoulders+triceps, back+biceps, legs. I take dymatize elite whey. I cannot find the source of my problem. The only other option I could try is creatine for a month or so. Ice,

02-08-2004, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
tissue Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 421 Rep Power:	give it another 2 weeks m8t and if it dnt work well figure summin out ______________________ "don't diss the spelling lol "

02-08-2004, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Benj Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk - North West Posts: 289 Rep Power:	When was the last time you had a break from training? ______________________ Benj

03-08-2004, 07:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gail Making Progress Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 147 Rep Power:	I agree with Tissue, give it another couple of weeks, a new schedule can take time to kick in. Remember you are breaking the muscles down in different ways than your body is used to, give it a bit more time, I'm sure you'll see results. Also, i find that when I feel a bit despondent about my training, I don't train as well and results can be sluggish. I know it sounds daft but try to be positive, throw yourself into it and give it 100% each session. Visualise the results you want to see rather that where you are at now. When you get to a plateau you can sometimes just go through the motions without realising it. Stick at it ice, let me know how you get on. gailx ______________________ Oh yes.........it WILL be mine!

03-08-2004, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Benj Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk - North West Posts: 289 Rep Power:	Could try a week or so off from traning, your muscles & CNS might need a break! Its advised to take a week break every 8 - 12 weeks of traning ______________________ Benj

02-08-2004, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
icezero_5092uk Under Construction Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 43 Rep Power:	havent really had a break in 14 weeks, except 4 days out with a mouth infection which was fairly recent. I seemed to put the weight back on fairly quickly but since then my weight has been up and down.

17-08-2004, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ric Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North West - UK Posts: 168 Rep Power:	Give it time mate. Post your stats and diet information and we can see if we can help. You should not hit a plateau untill you have at least been training for 6-9 months, before that you should gain weight just turning up at the gym and doing any sort of weights ______________________ "Training is not a hobby but a way of life" "All of my advise is for role playing purposes only, I do not in anyway condone the use of steroids"

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