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Originally Posted by Yaminashi
I dont wanna sound noob, but what does "deload" mean?
Drop down the weight you're lifting a bit?
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yeah.], don't worry about sounding like a noob. a lot of people don't know this. don't use a barbell for a week. drop either intensity or volume. if you're breaking now PRs every session, your body gets burnt out. you deload every 4th to 6th week to let your body recover so you don't get overtrained.
i also focus on myofascial release with a pvc pipe. also a good time to try out new exercises that you want to incorporate.
here's a more in-depth article
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/deload.htm
i'm deloading next week. deadlifted 355 raw for 2 solid reps today for a new PR. felt good. @170 lbs. i'm coming after you sas.