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In a progressive overload plan, about how often does Cleveland Clinic suggest a lighter deload week?

Every four to six weeks, to let your body recover.

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  1. Every few days
  2. Once every two years
  3. Every four to six weeks ✔

Why: A sports medicine doctor at Cleveland Clinic suggests a deload week every four to six weeks. You lighten the weight or rest longer so your body can recover before pushing again.

Huh, didn't know that: Your body thrives on challenge, but it needs rest to turn that challenge into progress.

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My favorite week of the month? Deload week. It's like a vacation for my biceps.
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Answer: Every four to six weeks. A sports medicine doctor at Cleveland Clinic suggests a deload week every four to six weeks. You lighten the weight or rest longer so your body can recover before pushing again.

  1. Cleveland Clinic: Your Simple Guide to Progressive Overload Training health.clevelandclinic.org/progressive-overload
    build in a ‘deload’ week every four to six weeks.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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