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Deload microcycle based on factors other than the 1RM

Gianluca Improta 4 months ago • updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 3 months ago • 3

As I understand, the App makes you deload specific movements, depending on your 1RM. 

I think it would be useful to have the possibility to do a deload week (or microcyle) based on not just strength but also other parameters such as general fatigue, motivation to train and (most important) joint pains and aches. 

I know there have been some instances in the past where I needed a break even if my strength was up (but maybe my joint were starting to bother me). I tried other apps in the past that implement this sort of feedback from the use, and I think it would be useful. 

Thanks

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Carl Juneau, PhD 4 months ago

Hey Gianluca,

Thanks for your suggestion, I appreciate it.


Until it gets more votes and we implement it, I wanted to let you know you can deload anytime manually by tapping "..." next to any exercise during any workouts, and "Deload".


So, you could simply deload all your exercises when you feel like it (or just the ones where your joints are starting to bother you, for example). The app already gives you that flexibility.


Thanks for choosing Dr. Muscle,


Carl

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Carl Juneau, PhD 4 months ago

Hey Gianluca,

Thanks for your suggestion, I appreciate it.


Until it gets more votes and we implement it, I wanted to let you know you can deload anytime manually by tapping "..." next to any exercise during any workouts, and "Deload".


So, you could simply deload all your exercises when you feel like it (or just the ones where your joints are starting to bother you, for example). The app already gives you that flexibility.


Thanks for choosing Dr. Muscle,


Carl

Gianluca Improta 3 months ago

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. 

I have a question about the single exercise deload implemented in the app. 

When I decide to deload a specific exercise, how does the app handle the week after the deload? Does it return to the same load and set as right before the deload, or does it ramp up the set and the load through the following weeks?

I hope my question makes sense 

Thanks

Carl Juneau, PhD 3 months ago

Hi Gianluca,

After a deload, the app ramps up the sets and the load through the following weeks. I hope this clarifies.


Best,


Carl

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