do you work out harder after a cycle or take time off?

[bgdaddysmooth]

I just read a post and the opinions on this seem to vary. I just wanted to get an overall concesus.

 

[anabolic24/7]

I use less intensity because of the recovery factor. That needs to be an option. I dont do either of the two choices so I didn't vote. Why would you take time off?

 

[lawnsaver]

You must not push it too hard when coming off. You want to preserve muscle, not destroy it. YOu dont recover nearly as fast when off.

 

[atwa]

i still work-out,but not as hard. try to give my muscles alittle more of a break.

 

[Green]

GOOD QUESTION

I don't know. I guess I have to come off first

 

[ROAD DOG]

I cut back on the number of sets,I just concentrate on maintaining.If you work just as hard off a cycle as you did when you were on,you will probably lose muscle.

 

[Big Johnson]

MOST GUYS I KNOW FEEL LIKE TAKING TIME OFF AFTER A CYCLE. ONE OR TWO WEEKS DOESN'T KILL YOUR GAINS. IT GIVES YOU TIME FOR JOINTS TO HEAL, TOO.

 

[MadCow1]

This is not a black/white issue. Total volume must be decreased and a week off may be beneficial but core exercises should be trained hard and heavy (not excessive weight though) to help keep gains.

 

[lawnsaver]

Exactly!!!! Time off is needed and decreased training intesity!

 

[littlearnold1069]

i decrease my intensity and i take the whole 3rd week off after the end of a cycle

 

[panerai]

I take one week off, and when I come back to gym, lift in 4-7 range of reps, with lots of rest in between and between exersices. I cut down on volume,2-3 set per exersice, and do mostly compound exersices, squats,chin ups,bench press,etc..after 2-3 weeks I add cardio, and do higher volume, but not as intense as on cycle of course.

 

[The_Eviscerator]

I keep the intensity high, but cut the volume back. I don't want to break the muscle down, but I do want to test it to new heights.

I like to do a 1-6-1 type program at the end of a cycle. This adds some serious strength and preserves and adds to my gains. Too much volume is like a vampire for your gains!

 

[thesuperstar]

continue to work out at the same tempo.

 

[clune]

It all depends on how strong my cycle went and there have been times when I had to take two weeks totally off due to sore joints etc. But after a Dbol, sus and deca cycle, I always go real strong for three to four weeks after the cycle and still make decent gains. It probably because of the long acting sus, but either way it works for me.

 

[bissenmir]

Like BigJ said! Had to take a month off(two extra weeks) for joints. I'm on load phase of glucosamine chondroitin. I hope it helps so I can come back for next big cycle...