So I've tried this new idea for my workout. The idea is that some people end up hitting a wall when they work out and end up hitting the same number of reps and just can't seem to get any more. Well there is an idea that if you stop working out for about a week then get back into you can hit more weight and put out more reps.
Since I do bodyweight exercises only I can't really but more "weight on" in that sense. But I can hit more reps. When I waited for about 7 days before my next workout I ended up hitting an extra 14 pushups. My max increased from 17 to 20. My overall number of pushups went from 60 to 74. Thats a ridiculous increase.
However I also make sure I get good sleep and working on meditating daily to get the relaxation response going. Not only does the relaxation response calm the body and the mind, it might help the body recover more, especially along with taking supplements to aid the body in work out recovery.
The only downside to waiting 7 days is the wait. I normally work out 4 days a week so it felt weird not to work out. Secondly the pain of burning your muscles afterwards is pretty bad. Working out at a new level is pretty intense and extraneous on the body. I can see me taking a few months to get used to the new work out but I am more then satisfied with the results. But i guess one of questions some people might be asking is: Would I do it again? Yes I would, but not for another 3-4 months. It's something that can be and should be used sparingly. Otherwise I could see some muscle loss after such a long time.
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