Motivation

[blakkat52]

Hey guys. I appologize in advance if I this is in the wrong forum. I'm having a motivation problem. Can't seem to concentrate. Any help would be appreciated. Here are my stats:

33 yr old
6'1
235lbs (been as high as 262lbs - powerlifting and lots of sust and winny)
14% BF

Wkout Routine: 2 on/ 1 off/ 2 on/ 2 off
Mon - Legs
Tues - Chest/Biceps
Wed - cardio/abs only
Thur - Back
Fri - Delts/ tris
Sat - Cardio/abs only

Lifting since 1988. On again off again the past 3 years.

Personal Best (lifts) 2002
Bench: 405x3 reps
Squat: 555x5 reps (no wraps)
Dead: 675x1 rep straps / 585x1 no straps

Bros I up for anything. Change of workout, music, what ever. I got to get my mojo back

RL

 

[Grizzly]

I'm afraid there is no help for you. Someone concerned enough about cooties to dedicate their signature to ranting about girlie shit like wiping off a bench can not possibly grow muscles. Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news.

 

[z06vettepilot]

I think the two things that affect my motivation the most is my workout routine, and the need for short term and long term goals. I've found that I have to have goals in order to keep up my intensity and focus both inside and outside the gym. If your workout starts getting stale, change it, this will also help bust plateaus as well. Another thing you can do is find someone in your gym that you can workout with (if possible). I find I always push myself harder when I'm working out with someone. If you are getting bored with your gym, find another one in your area and join it, the new scenery may help you stay motivated.

 

[Preacher]

I'm afraid there is no help for you. Someone concerned enough about cooties to dedicate their signature to ranting about girlie shit like wiping off a bench can not possibly grow muscles. Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news.

in one way I agree with ya Grizz but in another.... I find it quite grouse when a guy walks away from a bench and there's a huge sweat stain from his ass. Why should i be the one to clean that up. He should give it a little wipe atleast.

 

[Grizzly]

in one way I agree with ya Grizz but in another.... I find it quite grouse when a guy walks away from a bench and there's a huge sweat stain from his ass. Why should i be the one to clean that up. He should give it a little wipe atleast.

Certainly. I wipe up whatever puddles I leave, too, but I'll be damned if I'm spraying it with germ killers or any silly shit like that.

In fact, which is why I made the post, it's become one of my major gym pet peeves. People are always wiping down shit like the treadmill when they're done. Seriously, folks, let's be a little less anal. But what do I know? I'm used to rolling in puddles of sweat entangled with a sweating man trying to put my arm in his crotch to break my elbow. Sweat ain't shit to me.

 

[jasthace]

So you've been lifting weights for 17 years and are having trouble with your motivation.thats is strange I wonder why?
What are your goals anyway bro?
Sounds like you are at a good enough level for a recreational "bodybuilder".After all its just about being strong is'nt it.
Your 2 0n 10ff 2 on 2 off routine should be ok.
Just keep on doing it,sounds like you know the ropes.

 

[AnimalMass]

do you compete in anything? Would you be interested in competing in bodybuilding, powerlfiting, or strongman? Nothing lights a fire under yoru ass like a comp coming up.

Matt

 

[blakkat52]

I'm afraid there is no help for you. Someone concerned enough about cooties to dedicate their signature to ranting about girlie shit like wiping off a bench can not possibly grow muscles. Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news.

Wow grizzly that was intelligent. I sprawl and tumble as well. Again I was referring to the weights man. No biggs you have a right to your opinion. Thanks for the knowledge it was quite invaluable.

Side note: I lift at the house. The quote was from a former client.

 

[Grizzly]

Wow grizzly that was intelligent. I sprawl and tumble as well. Again I was referring to the weights man. No biggs you have a right to your opinion. Thanks for the knowledge it was quite invaluable.

Side note: I lift at the house. The quote was from a former client.

I see you're very good at taking a joke.

 

[blakkat52]

I see you're very good at taking a joke.

Yeah. Gotta pay my dues I guess.

AnimalMass

I did a local show (Bluegrass)in 2001 and the prep for the Northern (N. Ky/Ohio). Dropped out due to injury. Sounds like thats what I'll have to do. Got to get motivated. I'll check in my area for something in a year. Powerlifting might agree with me more. I have a pair of high calves that suck ass.

 

[AnimalMass]

Nothing is better for motivation than two things...

1) Training for a powerlifting or strongman comp - bodybuilding shows don't really count as much because once the dieting starts your training gets flushed down the toilet.

2) Finding a handful of hardcore guys to train with who share similar goals and are stronger than you and will push you everyday in the gym.

blakkat, PM me where you live and I'll see if I can put you in touch with some powerlifters or strongmen.

 

[Madcow2]

Bros I up for anything. Change of workout, music, what ever. I got to get my mojo back

The above is all good advice but honestly I'd spend some time examining when/where you might have lost it. What was it that kept you at this before, what do you like about it, what's important to you as a person and is this still a priority? These are just basic life analysis. Sometimes we are used to doing something but it turns out it may not really be a major goal for us anymore or a focus area at that point in our lives.

Not to put a dampener on your lifting or anything but it's important to periodically review what's important to you and examine what you are doing to make sure they align. Maybe some time off, if you are a bit beat down by your training you might rebound and regain your enthusiasm. Alternatively you may gain a greater appreciation for your lifting once you remove or or don't focus on it so much (i.e. you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone kind of thing).

Bottom line, we all change as we go through life and as life's demands on us change. Lots of us got into lifting for one reason or another, after a while those reasons might have changed and that change may or may not include a hardcore committment to your lifting - the guys who really stick to it either compete in some way or simply love doing it for it's own sake (maybe both). Granted, you still want to maintain a healthy lifestyle and resistance training is a part of that but taking the time to really examine what it is that is important to you, what it is that you want, and the type of life you want to lead is worthwhile. Then just make sure your daily actions reflect those goals and desires. If you do it sincerely, it adds a lot of perspective and happiness, plus through deliberate action regret isn't an option because you made your best choices possible. Kind of a 'Franklin-Covey' system thing but there is substantial value in it and frequently when our actions do not match our deepest goals and intentions - this is where confusion and lack of motivation come up.

Hope that helps.

 

[dennis]

Training @ home sucks....I know hundreds of people that have equipment at home and it never get's used.I have treadmill at home for my cardio and absolutely never get motivated enough to use it but i can easily stay on tm in gym for 1 hour.get some bro's to lift with..join gym,take 1-2 weeks off to really examine your long term/short term goals..maybe restructure your routine too...switch from a power lifting/body building routine to a high rep lighter weight routine w/ lot's of cardio for 6 weeks.Caffeine up before lifting..turn the tunes up..get agressive ..you have come too far to quit now..a long break will restore your batteries and you should crave going back into the gym..please keep us posted on your progress...i get unmotivated about 2-3 times per year but usually come back w/ a vengeance !

 

[monsoon]

you couldn't be more wrong dennis. I train at home because I am motivated. In fact, I train like my life depended on it. I don't need any "bros" to get me going, Idon't want anyone in my way.
Motivation has nothing to with location or scenery, it's inside you.

 

[Preacher]

I train at home too but sometimes a change of scenery is nice, I enjoy hitting the gym couple months out of a year with some buddies. Even if we just mostly shoot the shit some days. But the change of weights, mirrors, people and atmosphere really help sometimes.

 

[elgaringo]

Nothing is better for motivation than two things...

1) Training for a powerlifting or strongman comp - bodybuilding shows don't really count as much because once the dieting starts your training gets flushed down the toilet.

2) Finding a handful of hardcore guys to train with who share similar goals and are stronger than you and will push you everyday in the gym.

blakkat, PM me where you live and I'll see if I can put you in touch with some powerlifters or strongmen.

Were honoured. The deadlift king