Question about the 5x5 loading and deloading program

[kenneth]

I'll keep it short and simple and hopefully I'll just get a helpful response from someone who knows this program. Used to be listed as under John Smith, Animalmass and a lot of Bob Smith years ago when I was on here much more often. I was 8 weeks into the program, just about to switch to the 3x3 (deloading phase) when I unfortunately go very sick for about 2 weeks. Very frustrated, it was going so well, and everything was done as written up until this point. Now I am about to start it up again but since it fell off for about 2 weeks (and it sucks going from doing so well to feeling like shit and feeling like I'm starting over) what should I do about switching to deloading? spend a few more weeks with the 5x5 and get back where I was before I got sick, or still consider it the needed time to deload for a few weeks? So pissed off in all honesty, I just want to get through this program loading and deloading then back to loading without any life interruptions because I see how result producing it is without even getting it finished so I'm really looking forward to getting through it 100% RIGHT. Thank you for any feedback, and does anyone know if BobSmith or Animalmass are still on this board? They were extremely knowledgable...

 

[DieYoungStrong]

Don't know bob smith but have a lot of exp with 5x5 in general.

Run 5x5 until you get back where you were and then deload.

That's how I've done it when getting sick.

 

[kenneth]

short, simple and logical response. Thank you .. that's what I thought I should do but I just need some reassurance. Thanks again

 

[tritonica]

Are you doing any accessory exercises?

Towards the last half of the 5x5 program I ran my body was not recovering fast enough. With squats especially I was extremely sore all week. Did you notice this?

When I switched to 3x3 recovery was better, I assume because of the decreased volume.

 

[rozen30]

I think not properly lifting for 2 weeks can be considered deloaded.
But after sickness and no lifts for 2 weeks you would expect your strength decrease a little bit, so maybe start from repeating week 3? It could also be a good way to measure your strength level by analysing your strength from doing the week 3 workout, see if it would be too hard to you or fairly easy then you can adjust.