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I’ve been training nonstop for months and feel a bit worn down Some people swear by deloads others say just take a day or two off Do you actually schedule deload weeks or just go by feel

Yeah man deloads make a big difference I used to push through fatigue but ended up stalling Now I take a deload every 6–8 weeks and come back stronger

I don’t really schedule them I just go by feel When lifts start feeling heavier than usual or motivation dips I back off for a few days

Tried skipping deloads for months bad idea Joints started hurting and I felt constantly tired One light week fixed everything

I don’t do full deload weeks but I’ll take 3–4 lighter training days instead Drop the volume and weight a bit focus on form Works well for me

If you’re training hard and progressively overloading deloads are 100% worth it Think of it as maintenance for your recovery system

I used to think deloads were a waste of time Then I tried one and realized how much better my lifts felt the week after You don’t lose gains you gain momentum

Depends on how intense your training is. If you’re just feeling a little tired, a long weekend off might be enough. If you’re beat up, take the full week

I deload every 8th week like clockwork Sometimes I hate it but my body always thanks me later Energy sleep and recovery all reset

I think you could probably google that