Taking a break?

jazzman21 · 08-21-2007, 04:47 PM

I've been weight lifting for years now, but the last few months I have not been making gains, (everything is in check). I've been reading how people say that it's crucial to take breaks every couple of months or so to let your body heal, etc. And so I was thinking of doing this. Would this help me make gains on my muscles or would it be a waste of time? If so, how long should I rest?

saveferris4231 · 08-21-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzman21

I've been weight lifting for years now, but the last few months I have not been making gains, (everything is in check). I've been reading how people say that it's crucial to take breaks every couple of months or so to let your body heal, etc. And so I was thinking of doing this. Would this help me make gains on my muscles or would it be a waste of time? If so, how long should I rest?

generally people take a week off every 4 months or so. i'd say if you've been weight training consistently for "years" you should try a break. take a week off; hell, take two.

gymratluke · 08-21-2007, 05:37 PM

Take a week or two off, then try doin something totally different from whatever you have been currently doing...

papi93 · 08-22-2007, 07:00 AM

A week off after 8-12 weeks of training will add in recovery.

Mesomorphus · 08-22-2007, 08:28 AM

Check it out.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3693041