define deloading

[heretostay13]

We've all had workouts where we just weren't into it. For me it usually happens after 4-5 heavy duty workouts of that bodypart. Usually they're not planned. I just come in, I'm not really feeling the heavy weight kind of work, and just turn these into a deload type workout. What defines deload to you guys though? A certain percentage, rep range, etc? Just wondering because I think I still tend to overdo it on my deload kind of days.

[BB]

It's going to mean different things to different people. But for me, I tend to drop the weight into 60-70% range, and raise the reps slightly.

If I'm really burnt, then I turn it more into an active rest type week. Practice form, maybe some Kettle bell work, etc......

[mass 04]

It's going to mean different things to different people. But for me, I tend to drop the weight into 60-70% range, and raise the reps slightly.

If I'm really burnt, then I turn it more into an active rest type week. Practice form, maybe some Kettle bell work, etc......

I do something like that. Every 12 weeks or so i just go in get a pump and do some light cardio. I just do basic movements and keep the reps 12-15.

[FREAKgeek]

I start cursing my genetics and bitch and moan thats it's all drugs.

[heretostay13]

I start cursing my genetics and bitch and moan thats it's all drugs.

Haha, yeah the drugs do help. In the two cycles I've ran I think it not only helps physically (obviously) to go from workout to workout but also I feel like I'm wasting it if I don't keep the frequency up.

[wes]

I try to train as heavy and as hard as possible at all times,in the event that I feel like shit or an burnt out,I just lighten the load and rest less between sets to make up for the lack of poundage.

I never have a bad workout if I train like this...bottom line is,listen to your bodys feedback and train accordingly.

Every day can`t be a day of new personal records,but if you know what your doing,everyday you train can be a great training day.

[chaos]

I tend to lighten the load but slow the reps down and increase the number of reps. Mix it up a bit too, doing different muscle that you wouldn't normally do together, eg quads,chest....shoulders,inclines,biceps........different stuff like that.