I recently just started training for boxing again. I also am currently on a weight training program as well. My program is:
Day 1
Bench press, tricep pushdowns,preacher curls, reverse preacher curls
Day 2
Squats, deads, hyperextensions 1 set till failure with 25 lbs. plate, calve raises 3x15
Day 3
Military press, bent over lat raises, lat raises, shrugs
Day 4
Lat pull downs, chin ups, machine rows, neck machine 3x 10
Here's my problem, I was lifting on a rep scheme of 5 sets (10,8,6,4,failure while incresing the weight each set). Lifting till failure my last set is a bitch. But I was always told lifting till failure was the way to go.
Well anyway the day after I lift, especially biceps, I am so sore I can't even throw a punch. Keep in mind I am just starting lifting again (and boxing/running) after a 3 year layoff. So I was thinking instead of (10,8,6,4, failure) I would just do 10,8,6. Will this decrease my soreness and at the same time help me develop size and strength. (I am just looking to get some hardness and some strength for the ring). Or should I just keep doing what I've been doing and hope the soreness gradually goes away? Boxing is my first priority and I feel if I am too sore to train for boxing than there's no point and the lifting is counterproductive.
All in all would I would like to know is for my situation do I have to lift to failure or will a 10,8,6 rep scheme be enough? I am 23 years old 6' 210. I am not taking any roids but I am taking a multivitamin, glucosamine, glutamine, creatine, BCAA's, and a protein drink daily.
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