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Overtraining is an often misunderstood word in the lifting sphere. Despite what armchair scientists in the gym might tell you, it isn't easy to do. It’s not just working too hard in the gym, either. Sweating through your weightlifting clothing and doing a couple extra reps and sets isn’t going to do it. Instead, it’s repeatedly pushing yourself too far past your limits without enough time to recover or nutrition to feed your body. Even if it isn’t exactly “easy” to over train, it’s still entirely possible if you aren’t careful. So, be proactive, and watch out for these four signs. Weightlifting Clothing Prolonged Muscle Soreness You can tell you are over training if you notice it takes longer to recover. You might find your muscles are sore after what would otherwise be a relatively light workout. That soreness might last a few days, affecting your next workout. Then, you’re sore from the following workout, which becomes a compounding problem. A little soreness is fine, but you