Go back to bodybuilding after a break

Sometimes you feel like you need to take a break from bodybuilding.

Sometimes you take a break because of an injury or lack of motivation. Whatever your reason.

If you’re here, it means you’ve stopped exercising and want to start over, but you’re not sure how to get back into bodybuilding to gain muscle again.

Don’t worry, because now you will discover my tips for a perfect comeback in muscle development.

First, the consequences

Disruptions in bodybuilding (or the world of fitness in general) can have a negative impact on your body.

This sounds logical because if you don’t stimulate your muscles for a certain period of time, they will start to weaken over time.

But of course it depends on the length of the pause. If you stopped your training for just a week, we can’t really consider this a break.

In fact, from time to time, this type of rest can be beneficial to you, because it helps you to fully recover.

And you don’t have to worry about how to get back, just start your session as you normally would.

If your break lasts for a couple of weeks, it’s still not a big deal.

Your muscles may lose their “bloated” look because you will no longer have the congestion effect (the rush of blood in your muscles) that can last a long time after exercising, but is not a problem.

But if your rest lasts a month or more, your muscles will start to weaken.

Your strength will drop a bit and in the next few months you will notice that your muscles will lose volume. What’s worse, your body will forget how to perform the exercises correctly.

However, you should know that the intensity of the weakening effect will depend on your level and the reasons for your break.

If you have been bodybuilding for a long time, your body will have a harder time shedding its muscles (thank goodness …).

And if your tear is caused by an injury that immobilizes a part of your body, your muscles will weaken faster than if you could still move, thus stimulating your muscles.

How to limit inconvenience

As I said, each case is different depending on the reasons for the breakup.

But if you still have some clothes, you can limit the inconvenience.

For example, keep your diet. You just have to reduce your carbohydrate intake because you are not that active.

But eat as many calories and protein as before to keep your muscles energized.

Having a regular physical activity is essential. If you continue to stimulate your muscles with any other sport or if you have a physical job, you will preserve your muscular integrity.

Of course, if you are injured, it is more difficult. But depending on your status, you can still do it. For example, if you have an arm injury, you can continue to train your legs.

Just remember not to burn out, your body needs rest and strength to heal properly.

Go back to the gym with a comeback workout

For a proper comeback, you need to reboot gently.

Start with lower performances and a lower beat.

The longer the pause, the lower the performance. Just know that weakened muscles are easier to rebuild than when you start from scratch.

Conclution

Put your clothes away, reboot gently, and your muscles and performance will be back in no time!