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Topic review: Deloading strategies to give joints a break. Expand view

Re: Deloading strategies to give joints a break.

by FreshFork » Tue Nov 04, 2025 9:10 am

Okay, 50-60% weight, same movements. That sounds much better than just sitting on the couch. Will give that a go this week. Cheers.

Re: Deloading strategies to give joints a break.

by PowerLifterPro » Tue Nov 04, 2025 7:35 am

What TrainTitan said. I'll do my main lifts (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) for 3 sets of 5 at 50%. That's it. In and out in 30 minutes. It flushes the joints with blood, practices the motor pattern, but creates zero fatigue.

Re: Deloading strategies to give joints a break.

by VO2Commander » Tue Nov 04, 2025 5:30 am

For endurance, a deload is usually just 50% of your normal weekly *volume* (mileage). Keep a little bit of intensity, but make the sessions much shorter. The goal is to let the body supercompensate.

Re: Deloading strategies to give joints a break.

by TrainTitan » Tue Nov 04, 2025 3:40 am

Don't take the week off. You'll come back feeling rusty. The best deload is to *keep the movement, but cut the load and volume*.

My go-to: Keep your reps/sets the same, but cut the weight to 50-60% of your working weight. Focus on *perfect*, crisp form.

Deloading strategies to give joints a break.

by FreshFork » Tue Nov 04, 2025 2:30 am

I've been training hard for 12 weeks and my joints are feeling it. Wrists, knees, elbows... just all-around creaky. I know I need a deload week. What's the best way to do it for joint recovery?

Just less weight? Less volume? Take the week off entirely?