Deload

**evander87** · 10-25-2012, 09:33 AM

When do you deload and for how long?

**marcus300** · 10-25-2012, 10:08 AM

When your body is telling you to take a step back otherwise keep on hitting hard and intense

**red_hulk** · 10-25-2012, 10:08 AM

It's up to your body when you need to Deload. If you hit a plateau or are coming off a cycle, deloading for a week is a good idea. It gives your body a little break and time to repair itself

**evander87** · 10-25-2012, 12:48 PM

Yeah I'm coming off a blast, calorie deficit, and have been doing an intense DTP program. I'm worn out but I was thinking that I was just being a p@ssy and need to man up and hit it hard. I think next week will be a step back in intensity and add a few more calories.

Thanks for the info guys.

**Times Roman** · 10-25-2012, 12:51 PM

Im trying a new technique where I deload the last 5 days of the month or so.....

**600@50** · 10-25-2012, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

Im trying a new technique where I deload the last 5 days of the month or so.....

And you'll probably be ready for it too TR. Deloads prevent injury and rejuvenate the CNS.

**Times Roman** · 10-25-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by 600@50

And you'll probably be ready for it too TR. Deloads prevent injury and rejuvenate the CNS.

I"m ready for it now. today was my last workout for the month. this damn 3:1 protocol of StPete's is kicking this old bull's asss!

**600@50** · 10-26-2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I"m ready for it now. today was my last workout for the month. this damn 3:1 protocol of StPete's is kicking this old bull's asss!

I hear you man. If did your 3:1 I would have 4 workouts for each bodypart that I would rotate through. One super heavy, one heavy, and 2 medium heavy. Sorry I never really have a light day. This will give you some recovery time without a full deload. Plus some options if you just are having a good day or a so-so day. I've learned to go by feel more now rather than a definite routine I drew up on paper.