How do you guys train while "off".....

[tr2001]

I posted this one a while back but got no replies. I was curious how all of you train during your "off time"? Do you cut your sets back, intensity, increase your rest periods? I was told by a pro BB to train heavier with let sets and intensity - any opinions???????

 

[Robboe]

off what?

 

[Dutch windmill]

The first month or so cut back on your sets, train hard and heavy. approx. 4-6 reps to maintain the muscles. Take a couple extra days off because your body doesn't recuppurate as fast as while on. After a while train as hard and often as you can.

 

[MaGilicuti]

off what?

off what? jesus what the fuck do you think? think about it for about 2 seconds

i was thinking about not lifting while off actually. if i am taking absolutely nothing it does feel like a waste. i am going to try to atleast bridge between cycles so i can still lift. i also lift while off just to get ready for a cycle

 

[enrage]

if it's my off day, then that means just exactly that. I basically lie around the house watch tv, read, mess with my new comp. software or take a nap. There's no point going to the gym when your body is saying "Hey I need Some Rest, Take A Day Off".

 

[Robboe]

so he has basically made the assumption that everyone on this board use gear.

 

[Tuna Guy]

its pretty obvious what he means, for what its worth i've only done 1 cycle, whilst i was on i increased the amount of sets i performed by about 50%, so where i would normally do 6 sets for chest i was now doing 9, this is very general though and was not always the case due to other factors.

 

[Glootz]

I'm "off" more than "on" so dropping intensity is not an option...Gains need to keep coming even without juice.