Avoid Overtraining on Bulk
I started lifting about four months ago and got really into it. At first the progress was crazy — strength going up every week, muscles feeling fuller, the whole beginner boost. So I figured if I trained more, I’d grow more. Now I’m in the gym six days a week, sometimes even adding extra sets at the end because I don’t feel “destroyed” enough. The problem is I’m constantly sore, my motivation dips some days, and my lifts have kind of stalled. I’m trying to gain mass, not run myself into the ground. For beginners, how do you push hard without crossing into overtraining?
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What actually helped was reducing frequency to 4–5 solid sessions per week and focusing on progressive overload instead of just volume. Once I started tracking performance and making sure I was adding reps or weight gradually, I didn’t feel the need to do junk volume. I also paid more attention to sleep and calories. I once came across broader discussions under something labeled Wellsfargocenterarts while browsing online, and it reinforced the idea that structured planning beats doing “more” randomly. You’ll even see extreme chatter online about oral steroids for sale as a quick fix for size, but beginners grow really well from consistent basics. Eat enough, follow a proven program, and schedule rest days like they’re part of the workout plan.