Deload week while on blast

[ivandragovich]

So I take either 1 or 2 deload weeks while on a 20-24 week blast, sometimes even 3 if fatigue gets to me really bad (crazy work hours).

Do any of you take deload weeks? Do you take time off completely? What have you noticed benefits you the most?

I also take 2 rest days a week usually, sessions are brutal and leg days are very high volume and heavy. Sometimes I feel like I rest too much, but there is no way I could push myself as hard enough as I’d like if I don’t let myself recover completely.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Vilchow]

I have found that it works best for me if I take a whole week off every 10-12 weeks. During this week, I don't go to the gym at all and don't do any cardio. I don't think much of deloads. In my opinion, it's nothing half and nothing whole.

 

[dinfar1337]

So I take either 1 or 2 deload weeks while on a 20-24 week blast, sometimes even 3 if fatigue gets to me really bad (crazy work hours).

Do any of you take deload weeks? Do you take time off completely? What have you noticed benefits you the most?

I also take 2 rest days a week usually, sessions are brutal and leg days are very high volume and heavy. Sometimes I feel like I rest too much, but there is no way I could push myself as hard enough as I’d like if I don’t let myself recover completely.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

i personally dont schedule deloads. i just take them whenever my strength hasnt gone up for a few weeks which it should even on trt from week to week basis. and i personally dont take complete deloads, i do like 1-2 weeks of going gym 2-3 times a week just hitting every muscle group with low intensity and watch all my lifts starting to go up, and i dont really feel joint paint in bad excersies like squats or tricep pushdowns anymore.