Week off?!!

**BlackWidow** · 03-18-2008, 10:59 PM

Hey guys,

It's a very simple question....

Can I take a week off while in PCT. I didn't take any off day for more than 4 months I think and my back is killing me.... So, I think a week off will be fine.

But I am concerned about lack of training for a week during PCt and how it will affect my gains...

Thanks!

**Elusive** · 03-19-2008, 08:49 AM

You should be fine. I took a week off a few weeks ago, but after about four days I felt lazy and had to go to the gym. Time off does your body good.

**Lach01** · 03-19-2008, 01:26 PM

time off will do you good, will give your body a chance to recover a lot quicker and you may find yourself a little bit stronger when you go back, just make sure diet is all in check and you'll be fine

**BlackWidow** · 03-19-2008, 05:05 PM

Ok.. Thanks guys for your replies!!

**soulstealer** · 03-20-2008, 06:51 AM

I always make sure my calories are at a surplus and take my first week of PCT off my logic is at that time my hormones are the lowest so my rate of recovery are at the lowest.... so i dont want to over tax or over train myself and waste muscle that way....

**M302_Imola** · 03-20-2008, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by soulstealer

I always make sure my calories are at a surplus and take my first week of PCT off my logic is at that time my hormones are the lowest so my rate of recovery are at the lowest.... so i dont want to over tax or over train myself and waste muscle that way....

1st week off regardless of long or short estered? Seems like when coming off a long estered cycle the 2nd or 3rd week would be when your hormones are the lowest.

**soulstealer** · 03-20-2008, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

1st week off regardless of long or short estered? Seems like when coming off a long estered cycle the 2nd or 3rd week would be when your hormones are the lowest.

I dont start PCT until 2 days after short ester and 16 days after long ester...

**steel113** · 03-20-2008, 10:20 AM

i just finish a week off and although i took mine in the middle of a cycle i still think it will do some good. i have notice some growth even though i wasn't not working out. and i think it because i gave the muscle so much needed rest. otherwise if you don't have much pct left finish it and then take you time off, but i do suggest take some time. and BTW i took time off because of shoulder pain and it has helped.