Should you take a week OFF from training once in a while??

[freak_of_nature_86]

Should you take a week OFF from training once in a while??

Is it good? If it is, how often should you take a week off??

[marcus300]

I normaly take about 5 days off after an intense training program, when am doing drop sets to failure my body needs to be rested after about 3 months, i actualy grow when ive taken time off, i just sit at home eating and sleeping to help the repairing process.

[GunTotingHipGangster]

i take 2 different weeks off per year, not by choice (finals week)
i think it helps me physically but not mentally

[*Alex*]

once every 3 month is cool........

[johannes]

I was just thinkin about this issue myself.

I've been doing bench press solid through the last two years and I've developed longer term shoulder injuries that need time to repair.

I HATE taking a break mentally, but physically I need it now. Managed to persuade myself to stop for a month or more. I've acheived enough that I feel happy stopping for a bit. If I carry on I could expect some serious Tendonosis and repetitive strain just doing daily chores.

When I felt my forearm twinge lifting a small beer barrel out my SUV the other day, I knew it was time for a break, wish I'd done it sooner.

Pete

[Diezed]

generally after twelve weeks is fine

[24labor]

I usally take a week off after 2 months or so I sometimes come back feeling a lot better and can sometimes kick a plateau

[Silk22]

a week off is very beneficial after 3 good months or every 6th week, do 60% of the weight you did the previous week.

[RuhlFreak55]

screw that......i don't do that, no weeks off

[MartyMcFly]

once every 3 month is cool........

That's what I do.

[D7M]

I take about 5 days off completely 2x a yr. I feel I recover better, when i get back in the gym i feel great. I think it's a good idea

[C_Bino]

I am taking 1 week off right now because of finals. That is it, I have never taken a week off before but now feel that I will once every year.

[IBdmfkr]

*cough* pussy ... Oh hey bino!

[RobbieG]

2 times a year i rest for 1 month

[helium3]

after an 8 week program i have a week off and loads of food,plenty of rest and i feel i get some growth from it.