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As I recover during the deload and next couple weeks I'm sure I will see more growth as well.
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During your deload, EAT! You'll fully supercompensate throughout the week and get your sanity back. Most people, including myself, only grow during/after the deloading.
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The volume and progression caught up to me after the second workout in the 3rd week, and this deload is like a gift from the gods!
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Then the volume and weight selection was perfect. Deloading is the best thing since sliced bread. You're still lifting heavy, but the volume is so dramatically reduced that you're in and out in 30 minutes tops.
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-Deload 1 week
-2-3 weeks out of the gym completely
-SF 5x5 3-4 weeks
-Possibly another run at DFHT or Powerlifting (As always, other suggestions are welcome and appreciated )
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SF 5x5 is a very good program. It's also a perfect program to be complimented by DFHT when you're done. If it ain't broke, then don't fix it. My suggestion after your SF 5x5 is to run DFHT again, but this time change everything up. I personally like doing 3 loading weeks with "program A", then have "program B" standing by after my deload. It prevents boredom and prevents your body from adapting, essentially having a loss of stimulus. An example is RE Upper day. If you've done 4 x 10 (incline barbell) and 3 x 10-12 (decline DB) switch it up...Now you're doing 4 x 10 declines, and 3 x 10-12 incline DB. But, it also depends on how I feel for THAT DAY. What I mean is that you don't always have to go for a 5 RM all three weeks for bench (as an example). Do a 3 RM one week, 5x5 next, then gun for a 5 RM or something.
Lookin' good chief!