How often do you guys take time off from lifting

[Elementality]

Is it a good idea to take a week off from lifting after a certain time? Longer, shorter? Why?

 

[ajaygill]

tell you the truth i take no time off, in my case if i was to take a week off i would just get lazy

 

[Seattleite]

Is it a good idea to take a week off from lifting after a certain time? Longer, shorter? Why?

I have read that it's good to take a week of anywhere between 6-10 weeks (depends on the individual).

 

[BMK792]

after a long program i like to take a week or so off just to refresh and relax

 

[gjohnson5]

Is it a good idea to take a week off from lifting after a certain time? Longer, shorter? Why?

In HST land it's called strategic deconditioning and it's part of the program

 

[OMEGA]

I have another term for taking breaks but YES they are needed

Sports athletes do it, Olympic Athletes do it, and Bodybuilders SHOULD do it

 

[Scotsman]

Contest schedule allowing I take one week off after my 12 week phases I run.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[enigma4dub]

yes, but i do not spend it sitting around . this is called deloading fatigue. super light speed work is my preference. olys, squats, all at less than 50% of maxes. throw in some stretching and core work. usually ill do this for a week or two depending upon how fatigued i am.

 

[artificialaspirations]

I'm doing it right now and am at the end of two weeks. I feel pretty lazy but my joints (especially right shoulder) needed some time off. Can't wait to get back.

 

[bigdave2628]

I always take a week off every 4 months, to rest and relax. This is what works for me.