Deload Weeks: When and How to Use Them | Vuboi Recovery | Fitpedia Insights

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An explanation of deload weeks so you know when to pull back, reduce fatigue, and come back stronger.

A deload is a planned period of reduced training stress to let fatigue drop while maintaining your hard-earned strength and muscle.

Common triggers include persistent soreness, dropping performance, poor motivation, or several hard training blocks in a row.

Most lifters do well by reducing volume (sets and reps) by 30–50% and using lighter loads for 5–7 days.

After the deload, gradually ramp training back up rather than jumping straight into maximal workloads.

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