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Will a one-week deload be effective if I am sick? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So I am thinking of deloading this week as I have been plateauing on my lifts, especially the pulling ones, and definitely feeling a bit fatigued, recovery times don’t seem to be great either, especially on legs, however I also have been feeling under the weather lately, and my finals are approaching as well, so I am a bit busy as well, so I was wondering whether a one week deload will be effective under these conditions, or maybe should i extend it to two, or even take some extra rest days (which I don’t like tbh, the gym kinda keeps the rhythm).

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I’m no expert, but I like to workout in cycles. When I’m lifting heavy and start to plateau, I will tend to switch to a high rep lower weight program for 2-4 weeks. Then start back on heavy lifting, starting a bit lower and working my way back up.

It works for me, but everyone is different. Good luck in your journey!

Edit: when I’m feeling sick, I’ll take really light days. Stretch only, or do some very light weights. I try not to push it while sick and prefer to just rest.