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  1. Default the pros and cons?

    #1 06-06-2006 11:08 AM
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    what are the pros and cons of having a few days rest after a block of training? (e.g. 6 weeks) is it simply just whole body recovery or does it actually allow hypertrophy to 'finish' if that makes any sense? probably a bit of a stupid question lol
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    #2 06-06-2006 11:50 AM
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    I t allows you recvoery not just msucles but your whole system. I take a weeks off ever 12 weeks or less if im feeling very run down. It helps the old joins as well you can keep pounding for ever!
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    #3 06-06-2006 12:20 PM
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    Pros-joints, slight muscle growth
    Cons-weaker the 1st week back

    It is better to have a week of lighter, lower volume workouts as u will not lose strength this way.


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    #4 06-06-2006 12:23 PM
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    you do lose a little strength but it soon returns. I think the payoff in strength is outwayed by the recovery but physical and mental
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    #5 06-06-2006 12:26 PM
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    Yes, and if a lighter lower volume week didnt allow totally recovery here I would take weeks off. What I meangt by lighter lower volume was basically 2 fullbody workouts:

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    DB bench 3x10
    BB row 3x10
    Squat 3x10
    calf raise 2x10

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    Deadlift 3x10
    Pullup 3x10
    Incline bench 3x10
    calf work 2x10
    All done with 5-10kg or so less weight than the last workout.


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    #6 06-06-2006 01:55 PM
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    i take a week off training now and again and usually come back slightly stronger.

    now and again being once every 8 to 12 weeks.

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    #7 06-06-2006 02:23 PM
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    I usually have a week off every 8 weeks and tend to come back slightly stronger. I seem to get more of a firmer feel to my overall body aswell.
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    I found this the last time I had my week off.

    I was stronger and more focused all round the sessions after i was back.

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    Guess I'm outnumbered then,lol. Cos I always come back weaker after a full week off.


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    i think you are outnumbered as loads of people i know say they are stronger after a weeks rest. i certainly am
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