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Active Recovery: Structuring Deload Weeks
By Rishi Raj Singh
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Jul 13, 2026
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8 Min Read
The Science of Deloading
Constant high-intensity training exhausts the Central Nervous System (CNS) and strains joint ligaments. A deload week every 6-8 weeks reduces set volumes by 50% while maintaining target load intensity, allowing muscle micro-tears to complete their recovery cycle.
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