OverTraining?

[ScotnSac]

I am currently in week 5 of my 10 week cycle of sus250 (500mg/wk). This is my first cycle and things are going GREAT! My body is responding well and my workouts are freakin' on fire! I want to get the most out of this cycle in terms of gaining all the mass and muscle I can.

Which brings me to my question: HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE OVERTRAINING?

Some facts about me:
1) I am 56 yrs old. Been working out for 30 years.
2) Weigh in now 235lb. I am eating every 2 hours (protein, good carbs, and fatty acids)
3) Currently working out 6 x week focusing on one main bodypart a work out (ie. chest, back, legs, shoulders, arms). Allowing at least 48 -72 hours before hitting the same bodypart again.
4) Get 8-9 hours of sleep a night (no problem with the zzzzz's lol)
5} OTC supplements include whey, soy and casein protein, BCAA's, L-arginene, NO2, multi-v, and creatine

Again, I want to gain muscle and mass, not tear it down. Is my workout schedule counter-productive?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Scot in Sacramento

 

[musulman]

For someone who has been training for 30 years you should know when your body has had too much and is over taxed or stressed. Juice does not magically hide overtraining symptoms, you still get the same symptoms when you go more than your body can handle.

 

[ScotnSac]

Yes. I get that. But what exactly are those symptoms?
I need to add, I am obsessed with going to the gym. I LOVE LIFTING! And that obsession could be my worst enemy. So I need a slap in the face!
THESE ARE THE SIGNS OF OVERTRAINING!
Otherwise, I fear, I just keep on going.
scot

 

[Reinheart]

Those are symptoms of overtraining for sure. Do a 3 or 4 day split and be sure to sleep at least 7 hours every night.

 

[MAYO]

Nothing wrong with a 6 day split. It all depends on your body. I know guys that train 2x/day 3days on one day off....repeat; and i know guys, myself included, that train 1 bodypart a day over a 6 day spread. Both groups see results. Bottom line: Listen to your body! You didn't make it 30 years in bodybuilding by being a dumbass