Author Topic: How often and how much time off do you guys take after lifting for a long while? (Read 2257 times)

Deicide · « **on:** March 16, 2009, 03:25:23 AM »

I usually take a week break every 8 weeks...how about you?

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2009, 03:28:20 AM »

i usually masturbate a few times and then i feel refreshed.

webcake · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2009, 03:44:21 AM »

A week is good. A break every so often is good.....but don't take too long of a break.

just_a_pilgrim · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2009, 05:16:47 AM »

When i was only training with weights i would last 6 weeks and my nervous system would be shot. Then i would need 10-11 days of light or no training (no difference) before i went heavy again.

Now i train with a high cardio sport as well, the best i have found is 3 on 1 off for everything. I am bigger and can get harder doing that. I try going outside of it and training for longer with the weights such as 6 weeks but i just get more and more worn out and the body stops responding.

BTW the first few years i trained i just trained every week. After my strength increased and intensity on the weights went up i went into the 6 on 1.5 off.

2ND COMING · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2009, 05:25:00 AM »

i wont take many days off, i just do a lot less volume.

dragonfist · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2009, 05:36:52 AM »

I rest or just do cardio for a week or two around Christmas some years. Others years none.

Charlys69 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:46:00 AM »

i do 2-3 times a year a 5-7 days break.....

to prevent overtraining i also reduce the total volume sometimes for 2-3 weeks.....

Emmortal · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:57:46 AM »

Typically every 10-12 weeks I'll take a week off or just do very light lifting.

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:23:23 AM »

i hate breaks. hate them. just did 5 or 6 weeks with no lifting, and it was shitty as can be.

Blockhead · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:12:38 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on March 16, 2009, 03:25:23 AM

I usually take a week break every 8 weeks...how about you?

After a 16 week contest prep I take 3 full days off to just eat, sleep and shit. Then I switch my training to EOD with 2 days in a row off after the 10th training day. Got that?

Before I start prepping for a show I take a full 10 days off from the gym to relax, sleep and recup. I find that works well instead of a week off periodically.

- Block!

evandatp · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2009, 01:03:19 PM »

6-8 weeks lifting then 7-10 days off and repeat.

Boost · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2009, 01:14:45 PM »

I don't have a set routine so I often miss 5-6 days straight just because I am busy.

Sometimes I actually come back stronger after a break

CalvinH · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2009, 01:17:19 PM »

I took a break once years ago.haven't been back since.

Reign Down · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2009, 01:17:31 PM »

Quote from: nzmusclemonster on March 16, 2009, 03:28:20 AM

i usually masturbate a few times and then i feel refreshed.

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CalvinH · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2009, 01:18:11 PM »

Quote from: Reign Down on March 16, 2009, 01:17:31 PM

hilarious

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Jeffro · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2009, 03:36:16 PM »

Quote from: Reign Down on March 16, 2009, 01:17:31 PM

hilarious

if you went who do all the comedy here

Owned.

IrishMuscle84 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2009, 06:34:36 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on March 16, 2009, 11:23:23 AM

i hate breaks. hate them. just did 5 or 6 weeks with no lifting, and it was shitty as can be.

ya...try not lifting for almost 7 months.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2009, 06:56:13 PM »

Every 4 weeks i take 3-4 days off.

It really gets you chomping at the bit because you just KNOW you're shrinking, even though it's all in your head

YoungBlood · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:18:45 PM »

Every 12-16 weeks I'll take about 7-10 days off. I'll finish my training cycle on a Friday, then I'm back in the gym on the Monday after a week has passed by.

chaos · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:25:28 PM »

Whenever I feel like it, I take a few days off. Not really a set thing, just when your body tells you to.

ironneck · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:25:34 PM »

i never stop
4-5 times a week for me

SaltShaker · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:39:32 PM »

i dont take days off really, 3-4 times a year that i take week long vacations, those are pretty much the times i dont touch weight ( but usually do some cardio ). But once i feel i hit a platue, again i dont take days off, just much lighter weight ( probably cut the weight by 40%), and just do high volume, and fewer excercies. for example if i was doing 6 excercises for back totalling 24 sets, now i'd do maybe 3 exercise for 10-12 sets but lighter weight and higher reps. it not the TRUE definition of rest, but this works for me

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:48:25 PM »

Quote from: chaos on March 16, 2009, 07:25:28 PM

Whenever I feel like it, I take a few days off. Not really a set thing, just when your body tells you to.

Yup, when you feel like your shit is grinding take a break

Stavios · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:52:46 PM »

Quote from: TheBlockHead on March 16, 2009, 12:12:38 PM

After a 16 week contest prep I take 3 full days off to just eat, sleep and shit. Then I switch my training to EOD with 2 days in a row off after the 10th training day. Got that?

Before I start prepping for a show I take a full 10 days off from the gym to relax, sleep and recup. I find that works well instead of a week off periodically.

- Block!

same here

TacoBell · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:49:45 PM »

I've been out of the gym since Thanksgiving. $:-\$

Author Topic: How often and how much time off do you guys take after lifting for a long while? (Read 2257 times)

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