I've been trying to develop my full pushups. So that's probably part of it. I'll need to keep a close eye on that. Typically when I try to push, I end up injuring my shoulder(s). And then I end up getting set back. I'm trying to learn from those past experiences, so I'm going to lay off full ones for a couple days and make sure I let my shoulders rest before I push again.
My legs have been pretty fatigued as well. I've been working on that jump in the spear form, so that's been working my legs quite a bit. One of my personal requirements is also 50,000 squats/equiv's. So that's adding to this as well I'm sure. I've been feeling the fatigue in my hips too a bit. So I'm monitoring that as well.
I feel good overall....just sore. Which is better than injured...but certainly has the potential to become injury if I don't listen. I'm trying to rest this weekend, but at the same time, don't want to lose the ground I've got. Balance.
Having said all that, this is also why I like the variety of requirements I have. If I need to back off of one, I've got others to work on so that I'm still moving forward.
I believe the fatigue (and injuries) is the result of not letting your body recover and build your muscles. If you ask any fitness professional, they will tell you that doing pushups every day will get you injuries and will not build your muscles. Our body needs recovery time.
ReplyDeleteAside from that - when you are doing your pushups - try to focus on engaging your core and see if that helps.
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