Quote (CMBurns @ Jul 22 2013 03:14pm)
I didn't start training again to max out, so no "max numbers". But I was about 40% of what I used to be. And I stopped again cause I'm bored out of my mind in the gym. I'd rather play sports. I play badminton twice a week. Good enough for me.
Yeah, I completely understand it. I'm now implementing some weightlifting exercise to maintain knee health, but I'm definitely not "lifting", nor do I feel like it.
Badminton eh? Guess you still rock climb and swim? Ever thought of trying some martial arts? There are some styles out there which are funny as hell to train
Quote (Afficionado @ Jul 22 2013 03:17pm)
not that i think it holds much weight given how new i still am to lifting, BUT, on a hypertrophy routine i have already broken previous pr's and am stronger than before i took 3+ months off. the magic of actually eating enough i guess? I'm not sure how much that would reflect for someone that had a couple years of training rather than a half year as i did.
Better routine now probably, eating well, having been working in a very physical work which has probably strengthened your back/legs mainly...
But yeah, anyway. Did you break them on your first week, or have you recovered back your strength?
Whoever speaks about muscle memory got it right; it's true that you gain back your strength much faster than you gain it at first, but the physiological adaptations you induce through strength training disappear in a matter of weeks.
Doing your basics twice per week now?
Chit this shit didn't post.
This post was edited by ThomasPaine on Jul 22 2013 02:50pm