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A weekend off
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Sunday, July 13, 2008 11:10 PM
Well, since Im going on vacation for about 4-5 days and wont be able to lift, I was just wondering what do you guys do when you take a week off? I'll try to be careful with my diet, but other than that is there anything specific thats good to do?
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 12:19 AM
You need a week off from time to time to let your muscles and CNS fully recover. Just eat well and enjoy yourself.
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 5:27 AM
ORIGINAL: StayCrunk
Well, since Im going on vacation for about 4-5 days and wont be able to lift, I was just wondering what do you guys do when you take a week off? I'll try to be careful with my diet, but other than that is there anything specific thats good to do?
How long have you been lifting back to back without a rest period?
5'8.1" Age = 19 started in February 16th 2007: 58kg (127.6lbs) current : around 78-79kg (171.6lb-173.8lb) I don't train body parts these days... I train basic compound exercises...
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 10:34 AM
About 2 months.
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 11:51 AM
8 weeks on - a week off now would be good.
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 11:58 AM
reconditioning is what it's called. like already mentioned.. 8 weeks lifting, 1 week off is a good standard to follow. you'll be fine. rest is good for you and you might just come back STRONGER than when you left.
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 7:32 PM
ORIGINAL: TheSilverFox
reconditioning is what it's called. like already mentioned.. 8 weeks lifting, 1 week off is a good standard to follow. you'll be fine. rest is good for you and you might just come back STRONGER than when you left.
I just came back from a break and ended up WEAKER. Felt pretty awful, haha. I didn't think I was super weak, but my delts were terrible. I think it's from playing tennis all last week.
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 7:52 PM
ORIGINAL: Pssst
I just came back from a break and ended up WEAKER. Felt pretty awful, haha.
I didn't think I was super weak, but my delts were terrible. I think it's from playing tennis all last week.
well, you didn't rest then. if you're running around swing your arms/shoulders all week, then when are you supposed to rest/heal/recondition? and... remember, i said you Might just come back stronger. doesn't always work out that way, but you somewhat hindered yourself from knowing due to the tennis multiple times per week. (hey dude.. i understand, tennis is addicting. i woulda done the same thing)
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RE: A weekend off
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Monday, July 14, 2008 8:05 PM
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I just came back from a break and ended up WEAKER. Felt pretty awful, haha.
I didn't think I was super weak, but my delts were terrible. I think it's from playing tennis all last week.
well, you didn't rest then. if you're running around swing your arms/shoulders all week, then when are you supposed to rest/heal/recondition?
and... remember, i said you Might just come back stronger. doesn't always work out that way, but you somewhat hindered yourself from knowing due to the tennis multiple times per week.
(hey dude.. i understand, tennis is addicting. i woulda done the same thing)
tennis is beast..
Football season so won't be on here as much.
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