Overtraining

[gizzy06]

I have been reading alot about overtraining and wonder if I am. My current routine is as follows:
Mon-Legs
Tues-chest/back
Weds-Bi's/Tri's
Thurs-Legs
Fri-Chest/back
Sat-Bi's/Tri's

I do abs 5-6 times a week and cardio 6 days a week ranging from 25-40 minutes each time.


I have been on this routine for @4 months, and am not fatigued or anything like that. I am just wondering if this schedule will allow me to see the best gains.

Thanks

[threenorns]

nope.

do abs twice a week like any other muscle group.

put a rest day between the cycles.

keep cardio WELL separate.

[CF-OC_gal]

The intensity of your individual workouts will play a big part in your gains.

It's hard to comment on what you are doing to reach your goals without more specific information about you and your workout plan.

[jenJolt247]

cut cardio down to 5 days a week

[maverick]

Shoulders?

[Italianang]

Make sure you get some active rest every 4th week of the month, then go on as you are, with progressions etc.

Linda

[m@xpower]

4 months is a good amount of time for u to see if u see any agains like increase in strenght, fat loss, etc...This depends on what your going for.


Also, i cant tell if your over training or not, u dont post the exericise u do and your reps etc...

[Jarhead]

I have been working out on and off for quite sometime.
I dont think I overtrain but I am concerned I hope I can get some help.
Heres my routine.

Mon: Chest

Flat bench(straight bar) 3 sets 225 ---10-8-6 reps
on 2nd rep after 8; I drop to 135lbs and pump out 4 more.
on 3rd rep after 6; I drop to 135lbs and also do 4 more

Decline (straight bar) 3 sets 225----10-8-6 reps
same as flat bench

pullover Dumbell 3 sets 95lbs---10 reps

flat flys 3 sets 55lbs----10 reps

flat bench dumbells 2 sets 60lbs----12 reps

Tues:
Biceps
Straightbar curl 3 sets 115lbs----10 reps
preacher curl close grip 3 sets 100lbs ----10 reps
preacher curl wide grip 3 sets 90lbs------10-8-6
concentration curl single arm 3 sets ----35lbs 10 reps
hammer curls 3 sets ----50lbs 10 reps

weds
triceps
skull crushers 3 sets 110 lbs----10 reps
pulldowns (machine) 3 sets------------10 reps
reverse pulldowns 3 sets------------10 reps
tri extensions 2 sets------------12 reps
dips 5 sets------------10 reps

thurs
shoulders
overhead dumbell press 3 sets 75 lbs increase 5lbs every set-----10-8-6
front lat raises 3 sets 35 lbs 10 reps
side lat raises 3 sets 30 lbs 10 reps
straighbar shrugs 4 sets 315lbs 10 reps increase 10 lbs each rep
straight bar military press 3 sets 135lbs----- 12 reps

friday
legs
squats 5 sets 225lbs 10 reps
leg press 5 sets 380 to 420 lbs 10 reps
ham extension 3 sets 45lbs single leg 10 reps
lunges dumbell 3 sets 45lbs 10 reps

sat:
back
bent over row ---- 3 sets 95llbs increase 5lbs 2nd and 3rd---10 reps
close grip pulldown ----- 3 sets 135 lbs-------10 reps
and I use two different machines for my back that work well
usually about three sets apiece for about 10 reps.

My day off is usually never the same. I take one on the day I feel slugish. Its usually about 3-4 days apart. And continue my routine. I do mix it up.

I am in the Marine Corps and understand fitness. I haven't done much cardio; I am in Iraq right now and I want to build to my frame. 30 years old and I am 5'11 and weight about 190-195 lbs. My body fat is about 13-14%.
I have always been into sports. I eat healthy and do not drink beer. Well ocassionally I cheat with a cookie or so. Mainly about 2 diet cokes aday is my pleasure. I eat about 4 meals aday, and I take about 3-4 protein shakes aday. I don't eat much carbs but when I hit the gym I hit it hard.
I've been on this routine for 4 weeks, and before I was hitting two bodyparts per workout...... I wanted to change it up..
I sleep about 8 hours aday...right now I have down time from the action.
Thats a good thing.
I am trying to build more muslce nothing crazy but a little more size is good.
Just solid and over all defined. I know cardio is the way to go and I will force that in there maybe about 2-3 times weekly 30-45mins.
Well thats about it.....
I am new to this forum (3weeks) and I am looking for some good advice.
Any help would be appreciated.....