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Old 11-20-2007, 07:32 PM
theblackkeys theblackkeys is offline
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Default Re: workout intensity?

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Is this standard and I am expecting too much out of myself, or do I need to do something different to increase the intensity of my workouts?

-Jeff

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Jeff, you certainly don't need to go to failure to progress. Soreness also isn't an indicator of the quality of your workout. I am barely sore from my workouts, but somehow I am able to progress.

Also, pump doesn't do anything for you except that feeling everyone likes. While it can mean that you blasted your muscles good, you can also get a pump lifting light weights for a ton of reps. It is not the indicator of a quality workout.
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