Recovery
Deload Weeks Without Losing Momentum
How to plan a lighter week so the next block hits harder.
Marcus Hale
Strength coach and co-founder. Loves compound lifts and transparent labels.
When to deload
If sleep is poor, joints ache, and bar speed is tanking for more than a session or two, a deload is insurance — not weakness.
How to deload
Cut volume by ~40–50% or intensity by ~10–15% for one week. Keep movement patterns similar so technique stays sharp.
Mindset
A planned deload every 4–8 weeks (depending on volume) usually produces better long-term PRs than grinding through fatigue.