10 days off

[matlos]

Due to family commitments I have had an enforced 10 day lay off from all exercise.
i have been active in the gym and track for 10+ years, with more focus on the gym the past 2 years. 34yo
i mainly train HIT style and hitting new numbers on all lifts before the break.

question - I know it isn't a long break, but would you pick up where you left off in the gym or take a step back a bit (a couple of weeks) and building up again?

thanks

 

[PillarofBalance]

10 days isn't going to do much to you....

You can always hit high rep pushup pullup squats etc with bodyweight at home just to keep moving.

But really I wouldn't worry

 

[matlos]

That's what I would have done. Didn't this time around...
so going back fresh!

 

[RAIDEN]

When is the last time you took an extended break from the gym? The 10 days off might do you good if it's been awhile since you've taken a break.

 

[matlos]

Week off in mid march where I did body weight exercises
and before that was about a week over Xmas where I did nothing

Apart from the odd day off here and there, it's been pretty solid/regular otherwise

 

[Bro Bundy]

go to the gym and listen to your body..10 days off is no big deal.Im usually alittle stronger when i take a small break from lifting

 

[JR Ewing]

I take 10 days or so off several times a year, and once a year I take 2-4 weeks off.

 

[IronCore]

go to the gym and listen to your body..10 days off is no big deal.Im usually alittle stronger when i take a small break from lifting

was that the time you finally hit 135 on bench?

 

[Bro Bundy]

was that the time you finally hit 135 on bench?

that was the day i became a man