Do You REALLY Need a Deload Week? | Dr. Pak

Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Dr. Pak's Links: Website: drpak.com Instagram: @dr__pak YouTube: @Dr__Pak Book: Train Smarter, Not Longer 00:00 Why deloads are so controversial 01:40 What deloads were originally supposed to do 03:03 The first research and the case for reactive deloads 05:27 What studies on time off actually show 07:20 How Nick and Mike discovered deloads in practice 15:47 Training around aches, fatigue, and heavy workloads 20:10 Verify fatigue with performance before taking time off 26:17 Beginners, advanced lifters, and deload frequency 28:01 Vacations and real-life opportunities to reduce training 36:05 Exercise swaps, pain management, and staying consistent 40:22 Nick's practical approach to scheduled deloads 48:14 Coaching athletes through an intentionally easier week