i been lifting weights alll summer, with 2 days rest after working out for 2 days..
i hear that it is good to take a week off every couple months or so?
im thinkin about taking the week off...my question here is, will i lose any size?
exactly how long does it take for muscle to start fading away? i feel a bit smaller than usual lol, but is that just a mental thing? or is it really starting to fade away?
thanks in advance
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10-08-2008, 10:48 PM #1Registered User
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taking a week off from weight lifting?
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10-08-2008, 10:51 PM #2Registered User
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its a mental thing. a week off every so often is good for you. keep in mind that doesnt mean eat like garbage though.
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10-08-2008, 10:53 PM #3fat people ftl
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no its a physical thing....you wont lose any size and long as u eat right.Originally Posted by ProjectCG
its gonna suck to take a week off or for me it did anyway but once u start up after a week ul start to see some serious gainskill the weak, hurdle the dead
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10-08-2008, 10:53 PM #4Registered User
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Yup Pretty much wat he said, i take a week off every 10-12 weeks, trust me ur muscles will benefit from a week off.
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10-08-2008, 10:57 PM #5Strong just got Stronger
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and dont lift, no matter your urge, just take the week off, it'll seem strange that you're not lifting on your regular schedule but do it.
you're not going to lose and strength or muscle, if you've lifted right, you'll come back stronger.Powerlifter at PTC Performance Training Centre
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10-08-2008, 11:53 PM #6Registered User
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That is hard to resist, I have trouble taking 1 day off. IMO, overtrain before you take the week off, just my opinion though. Many will disagree. Don't severely overtrain but maybe work a specific muscle group every other day for 3 workouts maybe. It works for some people.
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10-08-2008, 11:55 PM #7
A week off training is good.
You need a rest every once in a while. Let your body fully recover.
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10-08-2008, 11:57 PM #8he means its only a mental thing that he feels that he's gotten smaller after only a week.Originally Posted by NEW_era
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10-09-2008, 12:24 AM #9Registered User
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what about still doing cardio during the week off?
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10-09-2008, 12:27 AM #10Registered User
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as for muscles 'fading away' that takes months, even years for that process to occur
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10-09-2008, 07:14 AM #11Registered User
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i lost 3 kgs in 10 days when on holiday, stopped taking celltech,was drinking and partying hard and worked out maybe twice in ten days
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10-09-2008, 07:16 AM #12Bulking to 215
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No it takes 3 weeks. However taking a week off will do wonders for your CNS and make you feel fantastic once you get back at the weights.Originally Posted by KRILLEN91
Weakness is a blessing. It means improvement is possible.
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10-09-2008, 10:26 AM #13Registered User
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hey guys
thank you so much!
all of these answers have helped ma so much!
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10-09-2008, 10:29 AM #14Banned
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should you give it 1 week tops, or is 2 weeks alright?
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10-09-2008, 10:34 AM #15Banned
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If you feel you need a week off then do it, if your just taking one off because people say its good for your muscles then dont, its pretty pointless imo unless its needed.
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10-09-2008, 10:37 AM #16Devil's Advocate
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A week off or with drastically reduced volume is every 4-5 weeks is going to help maintain consistent, high intensity training and will help you prevent plateauing.
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04-26-2010, 11:33 AM #17Registered User
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What should one do when taking a week off? Lighter weights, cardio, swimming, core work or just nothing?
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04-26-2010, 11:36 AM #18Registered User
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lol nice BAMP there brah. Take a break from what you've been doing, so for most just don't hit the weights for a week.Originally Posted by The_T
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06-22-2010, 02:51 AM #19Registered User
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What's a BAMP? And thank you for your reply.Originally Posted by nevereon
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06-22-2010, 03:06 AM #20iRage
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Exactly full body recovery will help immensely with strength gains.Originally Posted by Ev0luti0n
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You can't go through life quitting everything. If you're going to achieve anything, you've got to stick with something.
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02-23-2013, 11:35 PM #21Registered User
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guys what if i do HIIT cardio during the week off
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02-23-2013, 11:38 PM #22
dont take a week off you'll lose all your muscle. i was 200lb and i took a week off. then this happend
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