{"id":163417,"date":"2022-07-15T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/?p=163417"},"modified":"2023-09-13T12:23:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T17:23:37","slug":"deload-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/deload-week\/","title":{"rendered":"The Science Behind Deload Weeks Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re going to the gym, you most likely want to be healthier. You also want to add muscle<\/a> to your frame, set personal records, and perform better than you did the last workout. You\u2019re driven, and you channel that drive into rigorous weekly training sessions. But being all go, go, go, will eventually bring your progress to a screeching halt. You need to train hard<\/a>. You also need to know when to ease up.<\/p>\n

Enter: Deload weeks.<\/p>\n

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By incorporating an intentional week of easier training into your routine, you can avoid overtraining, allow for more optimal recovery, and push your progress further than if you keep grinding away. It\u2019s a strategy used by some of the best strength athletes<\/a> on the planet. Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n

Deload to Reload<\/h3>\n