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**audis4** · 07-11-2007, 10:11 PM

ya, been working outside in 106 degree weather for 8 hours everyday then working for my dad for 2-3 hours in the evening. I throw pallets, lift heavy things and haven't been to the gym in 1.5 weeks. I feel like I'm having one hell-ova workout and was wondering if going to the gym would be overtraining. I'm constantly carrying something and I'm beginning to cut down. I eat every 2-3 hours.
Let me know what you guys think....haven't been on in a while, been so busy

thanks guys, take care!

**SMAN12b** · 07-11-2007, 10:54 PM

Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids in that heat.

If you feel you are getting enough of a full body workout, then take a break for a bit
Or if you feel some body parts aren't getting hit then just go to the gym and hit them

**Renesis** · 07-11-2007, 11:56 PM

Yeah Audi4 I am in the same situation as you. I work 10-13 hours on 3-5 days a week depending on how many jobs we have and man do I get some workouts. It isn't 106 here but its 90 degree Long Island humid heat and omg -.- So back to the point, no I don't personally see it as overtraining since that constant lifting mostly destroys your biceps. I have never felt soreness in my chest/back/legs. Are they tired at the end of the day? Well only my legs, and biceps, everything else I feel 100% and I will rest and go to the gym. I love my off days though gives me time to do w/e I want!

**audis4** · 07-12-2007, 07:13 AM

ok thanks guys. My back, lower/upper is getting hit well but i'll hit up my chest and some squats in the gym. Thanks guys!

RA · 07-12-2007, 07:20 AM

Personally I would still do at least 3x/week hitting each muscle group. Probably would be shorter workouts too...

**audis4** · 07-12-2007, 06:56 PM

That's a good point. I'll hit the gym beginning monday and follow my previous powerlifting routine. Workouts only take about 30 minutes

**UberSteroids** · 07-12-2007, 07:08 PM

Audis!!!
Just drink lots of water! As far as lifting, for a power plant like you, I don't think you couldn't hit the gym 2-3 times a week. No need for more. Kind of full body workout days, just to keep things moving. I would split day 1 as upper body, not too heavy and day 2 for lower body.
Take care brother!