working out before or after practice?

[lax-crazy]

I am playing for OCC and we don't have a trainer or someone/ or a certain time to lift and work out. So I do it between my last class and practice. I am not dogging it at practice or anything. I am doing Bill star's 5x5 if that matters.

I was just wondering which is more benificial to get stronger and performance wise in the long run. To work out before or after practice.

This is directed at people how KNOW which is better, or the advantages and dis-advantages of working out either before or after practice.

Other things of importance, there is a 2hour gap between when I finish my work out and practice starts, so I have time to stretch and relax after my lift and to study a little bit. Im only working out monday, wed, fri

[Enjoi LAX]

Hmmm good question, I have been wondering the same thing. I have practice from 3-5 so lifting before isn't an option for me. The only "tip" (if you can even call it that) is this, lift on Sunday. That way you only have to lift twice during the days you have practice. We have games during the week and also on Saturday. Sunday is the only day when nothing is happening. Anyway I don't want to hijack your thread.

[lax-crazy]

I've thought about that, but I like my sundays to relax and to work at my job. So my options are either before or after practice. It doesn't bother me to work out before or after. I was just wondering if there is an advantage or dis-advantage to either of them. I just don't want to be doing something that is potentialy counter productive. (since I am trying to get stronger)

[vision]

How do you feel after weight training?

If I was in your situation I'd go for before practice, cause I know afterwards wouldn't be an option (I'd be too tired).

Personally I think it's a bad decision to be doing the 5x5 in-season. You'd be better working that in the off-season, then just doing 2 fullbody days per week inseason with a lot less volume. 3x5 maybe.

It's up to you though.

[lax-crazy]

I feel like I am getting a good work out, and it's working well for me. Sometmes at practice I can feel my legs a bit slow, but I just push myself to get there, dig deep and hustle. I actualy like it.

I couldn't lift during preseason because I hurt my knee, I couldn't do any heavy weights.

[OldGoalie]

If you're going to do heavy strength training in-season, which is fine, you should separate the lifting and practice by 6+ hours if possible. So, the ideal would be to lift early in the morning.

[Cburylax]

I disagree on heavy lifting in-season. You're in-season...nothing matters more than being rested and ready to play. You'll also risk overtraining and then you'll either be hurt or burnt out.

[lax-crazy]

I disagree on heavy lifting in-season. You're in-season...nothing matters more than being rested and ready to play. You'll also risk overtraining and then you'll either be hurt or burnt out.

what kind of lifting should I be doing? I am always up for help and ideas. I am always seeking guidance in this area.

I feel fine at pratice, when I first started I would feel a tad slow during the sprints at the end, but nothing affecting my play.

You can still disagree, and I am fine to change my lifting style but lets keep this on topic. Does it make a difference when lifting before or after practice?

[pooponashingle]

I'm no expert, but i would think that lifting before practice would be more beneficial. If you work out afterwards the fact that you are tired will adversely affect your performance in the weight room. If you lift before, you will have a better lift session. You will be more tired during practice, but this could help cause your gonna be tired during a game.

[Cburylax]

Here is a periodization table that shows how to break up your training year:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/cburylax/i1533-4295-28-3-20-t01-1.gif

You guys need to keep in mind that you are not supposed to lift heavy all year round, especially not in-season. Of course when I was in school I probably cared more about looking good for all my ladies than what point in my periodization phase I was in.....

[lax-crazy]

thanks, that is really helpfull. I wish our coach could have just handed me a paper with this on it earlyer.


I appreciate the help Cburry