Deload After 1 or 2 Cycles?

Bigger Stronger Leaner Jim Wendler 5/3/1 Coaching
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Hello,

I am just about to finish my first full cycle of 5/3/1 and I was wondering if it would be best to do deload after this cycle or complete another one then deload.

Thank you

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It depends on how you feel and what program/template you are running. Originally 5/3/1 had deloads after every cycle. Beyond gave the option of deloading after 2 cycles. Forever, introduces the 7th week protocol which could be a deload or maybe not.

I take the deload if I am feeling even the least bit run down or my joints are a bit sore and I consider it a reload not a deload. The deload never hurts your progress.

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Thanks, I am doing the triumvirate program so Iā€™ll decide whether to deload or do another cycle once Iā€™ve finished.

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Do 2 cycles then deload. If you really feel like you need a deload before that adjust your training a bit so your not burned out before 6 weeks is over. I plan my weeks to get progressively harder so week 1 is always not too bad. If you do 2 cycles that means week 1 and week 4 are not the most difficult, for anyone in decent shape this should be enough to avoid a deload.

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