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Originally Posted by el borracho
Can you elaborate a bit on the aim and benefits of de-load? I do understand that you cannot simply beat-up your body over and over without time for recovery, but what is the benefit of a non-challenging lift as opposed to an extra day of rest?
Historically, I would just train as hard as I could for about 4 months, and then do nothing for a week or two, and then train again. Rinse and repeat. This is the first program I have run where you schedule de-load days in with such regularity.
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As mentioned before, supporting tissues need a break. But it also prevents CNS fatigue, especially as you begin to lift heavy. That's hugely important, and just as important as muscle fatigue, only you can't "feel" it the same way.