Taking a week off??

[Half_Natty]

When I was training natty i would usually take a week off or have a de-load week every 8-10 weeks to help my CNS.

Do you need to do this when you are taking AAS or is it not necessary due to the drugs?

Im in my last week of PCT after a 12 week course, so totaling in 16 weeks of training without a week off and im feeling pretty tired in myself. I can still get mysef to the gym no problem but I just feel sluggish and worn down a bit.
I know most of this will be due to the clomid/nolva/anastrozole but do you think its your CNS thats worn out a bit as well?

Any thoughts would be appreciated as my next course im planning to do is 16 weeks, 22 weeks counting PCT.

 

[Stackinplates]

Time off is very beneficial

I just can't do it
Mentally it messes with me

I just recently took off 4 days and it felt like a month !

But it's very good to take time off! on cycle though I would not take time off unless ur injured or ur cycle is long and u feel overtrained

Also time off on pct is not wise cuz u wanna keep ur gains and not let ur body think u don't need that new muscle by not lifting

 

[Stackinplates]

Ur prob feeling like that cuz ur pct did not get your test levels up where they need to be ! Imo it's hormone related and something is off ...

How many days a week are u lifting ?

If ur hitting 6 try taking just weekends off ! Good massage epson salt bath and relax whenever you're not lifting his key!

 

[Half_Natty]

Ur prob feeling like that cuz ur pct did not get your test levels up where they need to be ! Imo it's hormone related and something is off ...

How many days a week are u lifting ?

If ur hitting 6 try taking just weekends off ! Good massage epson salt bath and relax whenever you're not lifting his key!

I lift two days on and one off I've always have done it that way due to work.
Yeah I dont enjoy taking a week off either so I mainly do a de-load week. I seem to have less energy when I dont train!
I'll keep going for a few more weeks and clear my PCT before I do think about taking any time off then, thanks.
Doesn't sound good that! Im booked in for my bloods in 2 weeks so I should know more then. Libido is fine and im sleeping pretty well, i work shifts as well, usually 2 night shifts, 1 day off, 2 day shifts and repeat, so that could be playing a part in it all do you think?

 

[Stackinplates]

Yea could just be tired in general man!

But honestly libido and sleeping well does not mean shit!

My test levels were at 192 before I got on Trt and I could have sex with my wife 4 times a day easy! Slept like a rock too.


What happens most times guys think because of certain symptoms that means there pct worked but in all actuality only real way t know is bloods !

Ur on the right track though!

Please let us know about ur bloods

Ur levels could just be fine though

Hard to tell we just gotta see

 

[Stackinplates]

BTW with two days on one day off ur getting PLENTY of rest imo!

I hit 2 a days often when I cut and I train 6 days a week only Sunday off

 

[Half_Natty]

Now you've got me worried Ha! I'll post an update as soon as my bloods come back. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if I can move my appointment up. I'm lucky because where I live we have this place called the PUMP Clinic which is run by the NHS mainly for steroid users and some other things.

 

[Stevewc1]

I was told as a youngster after going hard for 3-4 months, it's good to take a week off. It's great for your joints, tendons and even your nervous system. If you feel guilty do maybe 3 days of cardio during that week for 20-30 minutes. Your body will thank you.

 

[ALIN]

When I was training natty i would usually take a week off or have a de-load week every 8-10 weeks to help my CNS.

Do you need to do this when you are taking AAS or is it not necessary due to the drugs?

Im in my last week of PCT after a 12 week course, so totaling in 16 weeks of training without a week off and im feeling pretty tired in myself. I can still get mysef to the gym no problem but I just feel sluggish and worn down a bit.
I know most of this will be due to the clomid/nolva/anastrozole but do you think its your CNS thats worn out a bit as well?

Any thoughts would be appreciated as my next course im planning to do is 16 weeks, 22 weeks counting PCT.

Its a GREAT idea to take break especially after long durations of intense training. The rest can be very beneficial.
I have found with myself and others I train a week off is just about perfect 2 weeks MAX. The mind and body tend to
get a little lazy from that 2wk point and beyond.

 

[bigorse]

similar to stacking i juat came off 4 days rest (due to sickness) and my body is loving me for it. my strength is up, i feel better and i look better! yes i wanted to train like crazy those 4 days but in the long run i think it will do me a world of good. deadlifts had fallen to 440lbs for a single after 4 days off i pulled 485lbs for a single which is an equal pr for me. and last time i pulled 485lbs it was after a holiday where i trained like 4 times in 2 weeks like a year ago... so that just goes to show how vital rest is.