Over Training Legs

[ExtraMile]

Iv torn my RC I think so its gonna be just lower body and grip training for now until it heals. I was thinking of doing this.

Mon - Quads
Wednesday - DL's, lower back
Friday - Hams

Also add in farmers walk most workouts and maybe some light arm work, my arms are lagging big style, biceps are like 14 inch and forearms are over 13 inch lol.

Now I was wondering if there is possibility of over training legs, especially as I do cycling as my cardio. I do 20mins fast biking straight after breakfast in the mornings, 3-4 times a week with 20mins slow steady cycling in the afternoons. I also ride to the gym which usually take 20mins either way.

I cant change the duration of my cardio as its just riding my bike to and from school.

Squatting 3 times a week is common which is why I think I should be good to go but just wanted to get some thoughts...

 

[thelion2005]

Iv torn my RC I think so its gonna be just lower body and grip training for now until it heals. I was thinking of doing this.

Mon - Quads
Wednesday - DL's, lower back
Friday - Hams

Also add in farmers walk most workouts and maybe some light arm work, my arms are lagging big style, biceps are like 14 inch and forearms are over 13 inch lol.

Now I was wondering if there is possibility of over training legs, especially as I do cycling as my cardio. I do 20mins fast biking straight after breakfast in the mornings, 3-4 times a week with 20mins slow steady cycling in the afternoons. I also ride to the gym which usually take 20mins either way.

I cant change the duration of my cardio as its just riding my bike to and from school.

Squatting 3 times a week is common which is why I think I should be good to go but just wanted to get some thoughts...

Every time I overtrain, my legs suffer. Here are the signs:
- Restless sleep
- My pant legs get baggy
- The tape says I'm getting smaller

Watch for these indicators.

 

[SouthernLord]

Iv torn my RC I think so its gonna be just lower body and grip training for now until it heals. I was thinking of doing this.

Mon - Quads
Wednesday - DL's, lower back
Friday - Hams

Also add in farmers walk most workouts and maybe some light arm work, my arms are lagging big style, biceps are like 14 inch and forearms are over 13 inch lol.

Now I was wondering if there is possibility of over training legs, especially as I do cycling as my cardio. I do 20mins fast biking straight after breakfast in the mornings, 3-4 times a week with 20mins slow steady cycling in the afternoons. I also ride to the gym which usually take 20mins either way.

I cant change the duration of my cardio as its just riding my bike to and from school.

Squatting 3 times a week is common which is why I think I should be good to go but just wanted to get some thoughts...

If your RC is torn squatting will make things worse. Squatting could also be a big reason you are having RC problems.

 

[ExtraMile]

If your RC is torn squatting will make things worse. Squatting could also be a big reason you are having RC problems.

why does squatting effect the rotator cuff? i did squats today and have no problem getting into position if you were thinking getting my hands up on the bar may hurt my rotator...

it only hurt when I put my hands out infront of me, in the benchpress position or if I do heavy shoulder presses or if I move my arms straight up at my sides, like a lateral position...

overhead nothing hurts and getting my hands on the bar when squatting is fine...

leg workouts would suck without squats

Btw squats arnt the reason Im having RC trouble, It happened doing dips then just as it was pretty much better a heavy set of bench made my shoulder buckle and made it worse...

 

[iggy]

EM, take a break from everything for a week bro....

 

[artificialaspirations]

you need time off. What makes you think its torn? Have you had an mri?

you should have a wicked case of tendonitis before anything tears and that stuff can take years. Did it happen in an accident?

ligament tears at 16yo is no joke. if you keep pushing you won't be lifting anything

 

[thebigoz]

I would take a break and get it checked out by a doc/physio first.

RC's are not something you want to play around with. Injuries to RC's can be with you forever if you don't be careful.

 

[mattu3743]

if you torn you rc you deff would not be able to squat you woulnt be able to put any type of pressure on your shoulders bro. You're young take some time off go get it looked at by a doc and see what he says it is.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

Every time I overtrain, my legs suffer. Here are the signs:
- Restless sleep
- My pant legs get baggy
- The tape says I'm getting smaller

Watch for these indicators.

and these-

1. Reaching a plateau
2. Having sleep problems
3. Perfroming everyday tasks becomes difficult
4. Decreased appetite
5. Muscle mass loss
6. Irritabile and anxiety
7. Depression

forget #8- i didnt realize the poster was only 14!!!

 

[ExtraMile]

EM, take a break from everything for a week bro....

I just took a week break, 4 weeks back lifting and it happened, I hate taking weeks off. And about 4 weeks before that week off I took another week off, so kinda been on and off alot lately.

you need time off. What makes you think its torn? Have you had an mri?

you should have a wicked case of tendonitis before anything tears and that stuff can take years. Did it happen in an accident?

ligament tears at 16yo is no joke. if you keep pushing you won't be lifting anything

Well no Iv not had an mri, my mum wont take me to the doctors she said Iv been liftin at the gym, nobody else by age will do the sort of lifting I do and Iv hurt myself, I just need to rest it. It happened whilst doing dips, then I thought it was fully recovered so did 2 sets of dips on a wednesday, then the friday after than completely fucked it doing flat bench.

""ligament tears at 16y0 is no joke" damn well Im 14 not 16 but maybe this isnt a tear...

if you torn you rc you deff would not be able to squat you woulnt be able to put any type of pressure on your shoulders bro. You're young take some time off go get it looked at by a doc and see what he says it is.

OK so maybe its not a tear, I have no idea what happened. Mum wont take me to the doc though, she says I always want to go to the doctor with every little thing and all he will say is rest it.