I have read that it is sometime suseful to take an entire week off from lifting in order for muscles to completely heal. How often should this be done, and how do you know when to do it? I would assume intense soreness, plateau, etc. would be good indicators.
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Thread: Taking a week off
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02-27-2002, 10:17 AM #1Registered User
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Taking a week off
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02-27-2002, 02:36 PM #2Registered User
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My advice for breaks is to take them every 6-8 weeks just to give yourself a rest. You'll feel well rested and ready for another couple months of training!
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02-27-2002, 02:55 PM #3Registered User
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02-27-2002, 04:41 PM #4Registered User
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Once every 2-3 months sounds about right. I have heard of "naturals" bulking for up to 12 months! So I guess it's an individual thing...
Make time to eat!
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02-27-2002, 04:55 PM #5Registered User
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It can never hurt to take a break if you've been training hard and consistently. I've worked with guys who come back stronger than ever after 1-2 weeks off.
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02-28-2002, 02:06 PM #6Registered User
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i take a week off after about 8-10 weeks of training
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