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Read postMindset and practical tips to feel confident training with free weights, even if you are new to the gym.
An explanation of deload weeks so you know when to pull back, reduce fatigue, and come back stronger.
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Published Nov 27, 2025
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A deload is a planned period of reduced training stress to let fatigue drop while maintaining your hard-earned strength and muscle.
\nCommon triggers include persistent soreness, dropping performance, poor motivation, or several hard training blocks in a row.
\nMost lifters do well by reducing volume (sets and reps) by 30–50% and using lighter loads for 5–7 days.
\nAfter the deload, gradually ramp training back up rather than jumping straight into maximal workloads.
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