Overtraining Strategies
When dealing with overtraining, consider reducing volume on both big lifts and smaller exercises. Big lifts have a significant impact on recovery and muscle-building signals, so if you're feeling fatigued, it may be wise to cut back on both. However, if you're just on the edge of overdoing it, focusing on smaller lifts might be the way to go. Ultimately, finding the right balance is key to maintaining progress and avoiding burnout.In this clip
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How should I reduce my workout volume if I'm overtrained?
I have a question about the episodes 1624: Low Energy From Training, How to Train After an Illness & More (Listener Live Coaching) and Listen to Your Body, as well as the episode Reduce Sugar & Food CRAVINGS By Taking Care of Your Gut Health | Mind Pump 2124 and the Overtraining Insights. I suspect that I'm overtrained. I've been doing heavy weights at low reps with long rest times for pretty much the whole year. I've taken a few different weeks off here and there, but I kind of feel tired all the time and have a low libido. I was thinking about taking a four-week break away from weightlifting. Is that a good idea?
How do I know if I'm overtraining or doing too much volume?