Lost strength after 1 week off weights, possible?

Eve1972
Eve1972 Posts: 297
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
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! :D

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  • Quickster34
    Quickster34 Posts: 209 Member
    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
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    You could've just had a bad day....it happens.
  • zafferFL
    zafferFL Posts: 402
    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
    Eve1972 Posts: 297
    Thanks! Hopefully that is what it was.
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