Has my trainer lead me astray?

mittencat77

Wondering your thoughts. I used to focus very much on heavy lifting- major exercises like deadlifts, barbell squats, barbell rows, etc
I got a trainer and we are doing lots of sets of three exercises together like dB thrusters, planks, farmers walks. I was hopeful at first but I am starting to wonder. I am consistent, it has been several months and I have even tightened up my diet but I feel like I am not getting anywhere. I would squat 70 lbs before but when we do thrusters because I need to rely on the strength of my arms I can do 30...barely.
I feel like my legs are getting weaker despite every workout being a challenge and I feel soft despite consistent 5 days a week.
Any ideas welcome.

watts6151

What is your actual goal ?

DancingMoosie

Have you talked to the trainer about your goals? I don't know what db thrusters are, or how they relate to squats, but talking to the trainer about what you want would be the best way to get it. Otherwise, just follow a lifting routine. I like stronglifts 5x5.

mittencat77

Thanks everyone. Yep. Certainly need to talk to this trainer. My goals were to continue to build muscle/strength and cut down some fat that was gained during a serious injury. Prior to working with them I was on more of a routine of squats, lunges, deadlift, overhead shoulder press and was getting very strong. I was always lifting heavy. Now we are really focused on my upper body. I am doing way, way less with my legs and what I do with them usually incorporates my arms in some way so I feel like I am lifting less as my arms are weaker then my legs and so my legs are not getting much weight at all which is so very different for me. Maybe I am overtraining too possibly...I do weights 3 days a week and cardio 2-3 days. I should probably be more patient...it’s just that my legs felt so strong lifting heavy. I tried the trainer because a new gym and I had an elbow injury that I was rehabbing and wanted support.
I appreciate everyone’s input