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I took a 1 week off from lifting weights due to being away in a remote location. It was after 9 weeks of hitting my 3 intense (mainly compound lift) sessions per week.

Instead of trying to workout in sub optimal conditions, I treated it as a rest week.

I'm down 2kgs in weight (aiming for recomp) & my muscles feel recharged & fully recovered. My Strength still increased but I'm still a good 15-20% off where I was 3 years ago.

I always find these kinds of things counter intuitive initially. I think I'm going to incorporate a break every 8-10 weeks now.

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Mudgestein 2mo ago

Well done. And there’s probably some bitcoin related thing on every 8 - 10 weeks anyway!😂

I’m back doing the push-ups again 1 more everyday to 100 (currently 90) and for the first time in my life gunna start lifting.

Just going to do dumb/kettle bells though.

Baby steps. 👊🏻

Brisket 2mo ago

I have a squat rack, a bar & a bunch of weights.

I bought it in 2020 for $550 & it's easily paid for itself over & over.

I highly recommend it because you can do all the compound lifts without assistance. I failed bench press today but I can do that because of the safety bar.

Dead lift is the single best exercise for middle aged men. You can start really light & work up the weight to get your technique right over time.

I use the dumb bells for accessories (a little extra).

The key is keeping track of your lifts & gradually adding more resistance. Consistency always trumps intensity.

🤙🤝

Mudgestein 2mo ago

Thank for the tips Brisket. I’ve found a YouTube Chanel for the “older gents” baby steps. But I will monitor. 🙂

Brisket 2mo ago

Just keep in the back of your mind that it's far easier to maintain muscle mass than it is to grow it.

The older you get the harder it is to grow it (eat your beef).

Mudgestein 2mo ago

Yes dad. 😂

₿eth 2mo ago

gm!

mrclownworld 2mo ago

I’m getting forced into a rest week this coming week. This makes me bullish on it. Thank you for sharing!

Brisket 2mo ago

You're welcome mate.

It surprised me.

They say the workout is the stimulation for muscle growth. Muscles are built in recovery.

Dune Messias 2mo ago

Impressive GM!

63f1576a... 2mo ago

Super-compensation is one name for this. (I'm sure science bros would correct me on this, but who cares).

Your body not only adapts to the previous regular stress of regular exercise. But, given the chance, it will seemingly increase strength output. Definitely a good call to incorporate deloads into training.

Brisket 2mo ago

I remember reading something about it a long while back.

I don't think I've ever included scheduled breaks before.

Seemed to work well.