Overtraining is a problem that all bodybuilders have to deal with at some point. It is a problem that needs to be avoided at all costs. If you overtrain it can really be detrimental towards accomplishing you're bodybuilding or fitness goals. It is tough not to overtrain once and a while if you are extremely determined or are training for a specific bodybuilding contest.

Overtraining is when you train beyond what his a healthy stimulus. Too much of anything in life is no good and that applies to weight training as well. Overtraining can mean lifting too much during the week, spending more than 60-90 minutes in the gym, not consuming calories enough to support your weight training routine, and lack of rest which in most cases is less than 8 hours of sleep. Overtraining can lead to losses in body strength and a decrease in stamina and endurance during weight training and cardio as well. It can also cause you to lose muscle because the body has no time to rest and is suffering from a lack of calories so it starts to become catabolic and break down muscle glycogen for fuel.

In bodybuilding like any other sport or athletic event that requires training, you need to be sensible. That means to know your body's limits and what it can and cannot handle. Do not try to be a hero because the whole purpose of bodybuilding is to improve your physique and athletic performance through weight training. Doing too much will just be counterproductive and therefore limit and prevent future gains in muscle.