Originally Posted by
h2s
Let me tell you what takes a bodybuilder to the next level in terms of progress: Learning to read your body.
That really is it, it is as simple as that. I have run a few good cycles, busted ass in the gym, ate the way every guru wanted me to, etc.. When I finally saw progress is when I listened to my body. Now I will say I couldn't have done this a year or so ago, I didn't have the ability. It takes time, it really does. But now I can almost 'feel' when the body needs more food, more carbs, etc. and I respond appropriately. The same can be said about gym routines. Sometimes your body isn't feeling the current line up, ask yourself 'what could I push myself on today instead,' etc...