Deplating

CharlieCharlie007

Does anyone know how to de-plate properly? Do I just lower the weights until I can do 12 reps with last reps a strain? Need to give body a break from the heavy lifting, feeling it in my joints.

keithwp99

YMMV.

You should be baking in a deload (deplate) week every forth week of your training cycle. How much depends on you and the program you are following.

I've started following Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program and been running that the past 4 mos. This is the first real program I've followed. I am very satisfied and recommend it for those looking at strength programs. He has the mandatory deload week. I was antsy at first but have found that to be very helpful in reducing fatigue and still making gains in the main lifts.

CharlieCharlie007

I will look into it, thank you.