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Just keeping my log active. Today was the first day of deload week 1. I went 75% of my last full intensity monday and wednesday and friday will follow the same pattern.

just kinda trying to get back. I suppose I didn't really lose anything. It was just a month of inconsistency. I feel weaker on the bench, but not really under the squat bar. I am sure after this week at 75, next at 90, and the following back to 100, I will be just fine.

i decide to deload 75% this week and 90% next week then press on from where I was.

So I just got back from spring break. If you have followed my log, I missed a week of lifting due to tapering for a meet and another week because I got pneumonia. Then I lifted for a week, then I went on spring break. What I need to know right away for today's workout is: by what % do I...

Alright, today was not the greatest... 05 March, 2007: After two weeks off, I came back and struggled with the decision of whether or not to deload. My first week off was rest for my powerlifting meet. The second week was due to pretty bad illness. So I pressed on with today's workout and...

so... this weekend didn't go so well, someone took my gear and I got screwed out of lifting. And now I have got pneumonia. I am guessing I will have to deload after going back because of all this. How much do I deload is the question?

s8n: I was thinking the same thing, just wasn't sure how a week off (twice) should alter my lifts. By deload, do you mean cut back the next week or just go where I left off?

great, thanks for you opinion. So the fact that I basically took a week off in preparation for the meet shouldn't be a hindering factor either?

all these vast resources and nobody cares to help...

well... I figured there would be someone out there with some knowledgeable advice. Am I looking in the wrong place or does nobody care to take the time to answer?

Here's an important question that came to mind which I hope someone will answer. After my meet on saturday in which I will only make three attempts for each exercise, should I back my 5 x 5 up a week, or just press on where I left off. I should also note that spring break is in two weeks, and...

nah, cam subtracts 10 lbs muscle and add 5 lbs fat

okay, now for some pics... I'm terrible at posing, but I tried. And in my opinion, the lighting wasn't too flattering. Keep in mind I am all natural and I'm trying to bulk right now.

lol, suggested servings for 3 meals total to about 4800-5200 calories I think.

This week I am resting for my powerlifting meet on saturday... but here is a log of last wednesday and last friday's lifts: I have been upping my working sets 10 lbs per week until now, but unfortunately, the meet has me at a halt. All of my squats are ATG, and unless I report otherwise...