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September 04, 2025 | Daily Training Log & Simple Questions

Please use this post to discuss your training for the day or any simple questions you have! Talk about how lifts went, your workouts PRs achieved, goals set, whatever!

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u/AmosM93 5d ago

C2 W3 - approaching my deload week which aligns with my ten day holiday. Won’t have access to gym while I’m away unfortunately. My question is when I’m home do I crack on as normal and start my 3rd cycle or should I do something to ease back into it ?

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u/ChaosReality69 5d ago

Last year I picked up where I left off after vacation - heavy. Lifts felt great but I was really sore all week.

This year I lined up a deload week with vacation. Did a lot of relaxing, not a lot of physical activity. Came back and went into deload but kept accessories pretty close to normal. That was last week so I'm back to week 1 and feel fine.

Just my experience. I'm 48 so I think my age has a little to do with it.

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u/AmosM93 5d ago

I was thinking of doing just this. First week back from holiday hit my deload weights then start my next cycle.

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u/ChaosReality69 5d ago

I'm happy with my decision to do it this way. Got a week for my body to fully rest and recover, then ease back in. I thought keeping the accessories heavy was fine. There was minimal soreness.

I'd suggest stretching a lot while off. I should also take my own advice but never do.