guardianactual
MuscleChemistry Registered Member
Q. Just some basic knowledge about how to workout during these three different times. How deloading works, High reps best on cycle? After taking a cycle how should I plan to workout. Any other knowledge you could give me on the matter.
A. First, it's important to understand what works for you to begin with, on or off gear. Some people, usually those with good genetics, can do a standard 4 exercises per body part, for 4 sets. Others require higher reps, for more sets. Some require, fewer sets, with heavier weight. I use heavy weight for high reps, and a high number of sets, depending on the body part. I train every body part 1 time a wk, on or off gear. That's what works for me. While "on", I can increase the intensity with heavier weights. I don't train more, add additional sessions, ect. Yes, using gear will speed up your recovery, but if you are getting in there and going all out, you are going to need that additional boost in recovery in order to maintain your normal routine. So don't just add more volume because you are on. Work harder within your routine.*
When I come off, I may reduce the number of sets, depending on how I feel in the gym and how quickly I'm recovering from a workout. While coming off gear, or training while being "off" in general, it is a very important time to keep the diet in check, making sure you get the amount of food you need to recover. Food is the most anabolic thing you can put in your body. After you have recovered your HPTA, you can continue to gain lean tissue "off". It'll just be a slower process. So listen to your body. If you are real weak in PCT, don't continue to try to push through to the point that you may hurt yourself. Don't go too easy on yourself either. Often, if I have a weaker day, on or off gear, I will lighten the weight and focus on clean form and perfect reps. Most people use way too much weight anyway. If you are incline pressing the 120's, drop down to the 90's one day, and see how many reps you can get, using perfect control and squeeze, keeping constant tension on the muscle, not locking out at the top to rest. Lower the weight slow and with perfect control. Do as many reps as you can and I promise your workout will be much better than if you just try to force yourself through a set, using a weight that feels uncomfortably heavy
A. First, it's important to understand what works for you to begin with, on or off gear. Some people, usually those with good genetics, can do a standard 4 exercises per body part, for 4 sets. Others require higher reps, for more sets. Some require, fewer sets, with heavier weight. I use heavy weight for high reps, and a high number of sets, depending on the body part. I train every body part 1 time a wk, on or off gear. That's what works for me. While "on", I can increase the intensity with heavier weights. I don't train more, add additional sessions, ect. Yes, using gear will speed up your recovery, but if you are getting in there and going all out, you are going to need that additional boost in recovery in order to maintain your normal routine. So don't just add more volume because you are on. Work harder within your routine.*
When I come off, I may reduce the number of sets, depending on how I feel in the gym and how quickly I'm recovering from a workout. While coming off gear, or training while being "off" in general, it is a very important time to keep the diet in check, making sure you get the amount of food you need to recover. Food is the most anabolic thing you can put in your body. After you have recovered your HPTA, you can continue to gain lean tissue "off". It'll just be a slower process. So listen to your body. If you are real weak in PCT, don't continue to try to push through to the point that you may hurt yourself. Don't go too easy on yourself either. Often, if I have a weaker day, on or off gear, I will lighten the weight and focus on clean form and perfect reps. Most people use way too much weight anyway. If you are incline pressing the 120's, drop down to the 90's one day, and see how many reps you can get, using perfect control and squeeze, keeping constant tension on the muscle, not locking out at the top to rest. Lower the weight slow and with perfect control. Do as many reps as you can and I promise your workout will be much better than if you just try to force yourself through a set, using a weight that feels uncomfortably heavy
