Taking time off before a cycle

[newpump]

I am just wondering today - do any of you take a week or 2 off before begining a cycle? I know that if you take some time off, your strength may not be at its absolute peak - but your muscles will be fully recovered, potentially giving you a much better chance to hit the weights HAAARD with less chance of injury (at least thats my thought). Does this sound like it has any merit?

 

[Le_Vato]

I've been off AS for about 5yrs and just started back up about a week ago. I took two weeks off before my cycle and I felt like shit my first day back. Now I feel great, except my ass is killing me, I'm right back to were I was before.