What Is a Strength Training ‘Deload,’ and When Do You Need One?

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Even among professional athletes, nobody works out at 100% effort every single week. There are times to rest and recover, often for a week or more, and you and I can apply this principle to our routines, as well. Scaling back your strength training for a short period is called a deload. Here’s how to […]

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