🏋️♂️ Back to the Grind: How to Approach Training After Deload Week
- Lloyd Cruz
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Legion, deload week completed and we’re back. 💪
You earned last week’s deload — and if you took it seriously, your body should feel recharged and ready to move some weight again.
Now comes the fun part: easing back into intensity, getting that groove back under the bar, and setting the stage for real progress in this next phase.
Why We Deloaded
Deloading isn’t just a break — it’s a tool. You allowed:
✅ muscles to repair
✅ connective tissues to recover
✅ nervous system to reset
👉 Now we come back stronger, not run down.
This Week’s Approach - Training after Deload Week
Use this approach after a deload week:
1️⃣ Re-establish your movement patterns.You might feel a bit "off" the first couple of sets — that’s normal. Focus on clean technique before chasing numbers.
2️⃣ Build back your bar speed.Coming off a lighter week, prioritize fast, crisp reps — especially on warmup sets.
3️⃣ Don’t force PRs on day one.This is the first ramp-up week, not the last week. Trust the process, stack solid sets, and let your strength reveal itself over the coming weeks.
Key Mindset: Consistency > Intensity
One trap of training after deload week: pushing too hard too fast. Remember → your biggest gains come from consistent work, not a single hero set.
This week is about getting back in the rhythm:
Own your bracing.
Control your tempo.
Finish every rep strong.
Final Thought
The smart lifters get stronger every cycle because they respect the ebb and flow of training.
You just took a step back. Now let’s take three steps forward.
See you in the rack. Let’s go. 🔥
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