

Why deloads do NOT increase muscle growth or strength
Sep 17, 2023
Chris and Paul debunk the idea that deloads increase muscle growth or strength. They explore the concept of muscle memory and its impact on gains, clarify misconceptions about deloading in strength training, discuss the effects of leaving space between workouts, explore progression methods and plateaus, and argue that deloads have minimal impact on solving plateaus. They also discuss the importance of sleep and protein for recovery and emphasize the importance of progressing slowly over time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Purpose and Effects of Deloading
01:40 • 7min
Muscle Memory: Fast Gains and Neural Adaptations
08:40 • 19min
Deloading in Strength Training
27:22 • 15min
The Effects of Leaving Space Between Workouts
41:56 • 17min
Progression Methods and Plateaus
59:19 • 5min
The Impact of Deloads on Solving Plateaus
01:04:44 • 8min
Sleep, Protein, and Recovery
01:12:33 • 4min
Progressing Slowly vs Striving for Perfection
01:16:53 • 7min