Lost strength after 1 week off weights, possible?

Eve1972

I am curious about something, last week I took a break from weights, mostly because it was Winter break for my kids and we had a lot of things to do. I have been lifting heavy for around 7-8 months now, anyway, when I did my workout today (upper body) I seem to have lost some strength. I could only do 10 push ups (was doing 15 before), and my bench press seemed weaker also.

So anyone want to offer a clue as to what is happening? Is it possible to lose strength that quickly? Inquiring minds want to know!

Quickster34

i find that when i take transition weeks between lifting cycles the first week back always feels like im weaker but then your body re-adjusts and come back stronger then before, don't worry you havent lost all of your hard work , your body will catch up quick, good luck!

thefuzz1290

You could've just had a bad day....it happens.

zafferFL

You could've just had a bad day....it happens.

100% agree. One week should not do anything, could just be confidence, lack of energy...a lot of variables contribute to good and bad lifting days

Eve1972

Thanks! Hopefully that is what it was.