Are there days you just don't have it while lifting?

KittensMaster

A weak day at the gym that you power thru strengthens your chacter.

hamlet1222

You probably just hadn't quite recovered from the previous workout, could have been poor sleep, not enough rest, non-optimal diet. If the problem persists I would try adding an extra day of recovery between workouts.

Everyone is different and some people can work out more frequently than others.

ovidnine

Yup, I have those days sometimes. I've been lucky enough to keep hitting my main & auxiliary goals, but sometimes my accessory work I'm just roasted for so I'll drop that down.

Sometimes I know why it happens, lack of sleep, ate too little the day before, etc. Other times its just 100% WTF?

I figure as long as I'm having more good days than bad I'll keep plugging away. lol

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stevencloser wrote: »

Yeah that happens. Sometimes you struggle with weight that you managed last session, then next time you breeze through it.

Brett Contreras has said that for every four workouts you do, two will be mediocre, one will suck, and one will be great. I've talked to guys in my gym about this and they feel that assessment is spot-on. I've seen pretty much the same thing.

I think the key is, when you have that really sucky day, don't quit or go home. Finish the workout, and leave it all out there. You'll feel good afterward that you gave your best effort, even if your energy sucked that day.