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 How often Do You take a Week OFF from the Gym?
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Mutant   
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I am taking this week off due to a ligament strain under my right arm that connects the lats to the shoulder plus I need a week off. I have found that when I come back from a week off I feel completely rejuvenated and a bit stronger in the joint category. What are your results from a week off? Also, I always train legs, legs never get an off week. peace ------------------     | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2255 |
every 8 wks... | ||
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Olympian 
Posts: 1585 |
i could use a week off now! instead as off today it wiil be 4 days! i always take a week off when i finish a 8/10/12 week training cycle! whether it is a mass or cutting i like to take that time off! ------------------ "I'll kill you and your dreams, then begin you life" dracula 2000 | ||
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Mutant
Posts: 3826 |
Thanks for the replies. Gilly- you take a week off every 8 weeks. I assume you maintain everything sir as far as strength is concerned? ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 265 |
Injuries not included, never. ------------------ | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2238 |
I've been out a month due to injury and I feel like a fat weakling. | ||
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Mutant
Posts: 3826 |
quote: Thats exactly why I am taking this week off, I feel bamboozled that I have to take a week off for this bullpoo. ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 40 |
I take time off here and there... that sig pic is disgusting, Hammer Smash Face ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1458 |
I always take off from Fri thru the 2nd Mon (10 days) after that every 8-10 weeks. Always seem to be at least as strong, if not stronger. Seems as though I always overtrain to some degree. | ||
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Mutant
Posts: 3559 |
I had to take last week off, I was sicker than poo. I agree with Onekick, that sig pic has got to go, it's disgusting. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 265 |
I like my sig. A little sensitive over here in chat. AS board had no comments. It shows my distaste for hackers who might have screwed up my original account. ------------------ | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2255 |
Havoc, yes, all is maintained. 1 week off does wonders, for ME. I truely beleive EVERYONE is different. My joints feel better, I feel rested and Ive always come back stronger. I also take 2 weeks off every 6 mths. or so. (every 3rd 8 week rotation) Thats when I can actually see some growth. This is what works for sir... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 980 |
I always take one complete week off after every 6 weeks of training. As you said, I feel completely rejuvenated after a week of doing nothing but recovering. Haven't had my strength or size diminished over those individual weeks either. Oh yeah, legs get the week off too. Once you throw a leg workout in there, the "total recovery" aspect is gone. -Warik ------------------ BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!! | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1405 |
i haven't taken any time off in quite some time. i have missed two workouts this year due to illness and i kind of look at that as time off. i have been making steady progress this year (up 9lbs) and haven't really felt the need to take some time off. my joints would probably disagree with that statement but i don't want to fuck up a good run of progress. If i'm still gaining steadily i don't feel the need to slow down. Sometimes I look at "time off" as taking time off my diet. I have noticed that when I stagnate with my gains and I'm still putting back all the right calories I think I should get, I'll slack up on my diet and it seems to fix my problem every time. By slacking up on my diet I mean not getting enough food down my throat, that's always my biggest problem is making sure I get at least 6 meals in a day. This is usually the hardest for me on the weekend. after i slack up on my diet i may lose a couple pounds but then i'm back eating like a horse and i gain those 2 lbs back plus more. i'm rambling. taking time off from either training or diet has always been a good thing. ------------------ | ||
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Mutant
Posts: 3826 |
THANKS for all the replies, much appreciation and great words. ------------------ | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2457 |
I take off when my body tells me. I get better at listening to its needs all the time. I do feel I come back stronger and better. Last year I will tell you I only took two breaks. One for three weeks because of the cut to my hand. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 401 |
About every 8 weeks or so...unless my body tells me otherwise. | ||
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Olympian
Posts: 1720 |
just took this past week off ..i feel a bit lazy when i dont go....but i know my body will thank me
------------------ "modus operandi" "hesitation is the mother of all regret" "That which does not kill us, | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 250 |
MammaKin....nice name! I also take a week off every 2 months or so. If I go on longer it just feels like it gets harder and harder to get through the workouts. I just stated this not too long ago and so far every time I have come back from the week break a lot stronger and more focused. peace | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 175 |
Only when I get sick, I know I should do it more often. The reason I don't is that I blow my diet when I stop training. Then, getting back up to par is a hassle. | ||
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Novice 
Posts: 4 |
Every week, lately. I've got to get my ass back in gear. Coming back to the boards is a good first step, it's getting me motivated. Now I just have to deal with all bros at the gym who are going to give me shit for being away for the last couple of months. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 199 |
I am taking a next week off for the first time since February of last year. Last week, I slept about a total of 80 hours. That was my body telling me that I definitely needed a break cause I was wearing myself down. I'm so looking forward to it!!! | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1251 |
After every 8 weeks | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 31 |
I get such a guilt trip if I go more than five days without lifting. I'm obsessive, but it helps me deal with my day-to-day stresses better. I usually feel like shit when I've gone very long without pumping iron. delts2 ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 151 |
Since I started lifting 6 years ago I've never taken time off. I believe people when they say the body benefits from the rest, but I hate working out and if I didn't force myself to go every day, I'm not sure I'd go at all. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 287 |
Once a week. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 523 |
Once every few months. Vacations don't count. |
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