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    Coming off a week of rest!?

    Ive decided that im gonna take a rest thanks to all of ure advice...but i have another question ahaha. WHen i return to lift after my one week break, should i lift the same amount i was doing before i took the week off...or should i start off with a "warmup-lift day" and lift a little less but then the day after that go into my normal routine?
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    Because of my schedule, I often find myself out of the gym up to 4 weeks at time. Whenever I get back in, I try to start right where I left off. It usually works pretty well for me. Remember to warm up before ANY workout session.
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    I usually go just a tad bit lighter than I normally lift. Then the next week it's back to normal.

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    Originally posted by Darkkmind
    I usually go just a tad bit lighter than I normally lift. Then the next week it's back to normal.
    same here.

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    should i still run on my off week? im tryin to gain weight.
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    Originally posted by Prince
    same here.
    Me too. I just feel more comfortable that way. Don't be surprised if you are a little (or a lot) stronger the next week

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    if your trying to gain weight why are you running at all?
    somehow trying to get the abs but bulk at the same time.......

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    Originally posted by ghost
    Me too. I just feel more comfortable that way. Don't be surprised if you are a little (or a lot) stronger the next week
    It goes the opposite for some people though. I know many people who lose strength and if I don't eat rite through my week off and I lose strength as well. But I ussually recover within a week or 2.

    After a week off I normally go light the first week but jump rite back into the heavy stuff the following week. Provided I maintained my suppliments and diet during the off time.
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    yeah i take the first week a lilttle lighter than usual.
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    You dont really lose strength, your nervous system just goes on a break along with you, it shouldnt take more then a couple of workouts to get back to your strength

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    I jumped right back into my normal weight after my latest break. Make sure you warmup first, but most likely you should maintain a similar level of strength. I think I actually got slightly stronger after my week off. I just made sure that I continued to eat and take vitamins just like I do when I'm lifting.
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