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.
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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Weight:147 pounds
DB Incline Press: Repping 70 lbs in each hand.
Standing curls: Repping 60 lbs
(thats all i remember for now!)
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.


same here.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.
should i still run on my off week? im tryin to gain weight.
Good, bad, im the guy with the gun-Army of Darkness
Weight:147 pounds
DB Incline Press: Repping 70 lbs in each hand.
Standing curls: Repping 60 lbs
(thats all i remember for now!)
Me too. I just feel more comfortable that way. Don't be surprised if you are a little (or a lot) stronger the next weekOriginally posted by Prince
same here.
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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.......
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.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
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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
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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