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 a lack of motivation. Whatever your reason.

If you are here, it means that you stopped working out and want to start again, but you are 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 return to bodybuilding.

First, the consequences

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

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

But of course it depends on the length of the break. 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 for you, because it helps you recover completely.

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

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

Your muscles may lose their “puffy” look because you will no longer have the congestion effect (the rush of blood to your muscles) that can last long after you exercise, but it’s not a problem.

But if your break lasts a month or more, your muscles will begin to weaken.

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

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

If you’ve been bodybuilding for a long time, your body will have a harder time getting rid of your muscles (thank God…).

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 left, you can limit the inconvenience.

For example, stick to your diet. You just have to reduce your carb intake because you’re not that active.

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

Having regular physical activity is crucial. 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’re injured, it’s more difficult. But depending on your state, you can still do it. For example, if you have an arm injury, you can continue to train your legs.

Just remember not to exhaust yourself, your body needs rest and strength to heal properly.

Heading back to the gym with a comeback workout

For a proper return, you must restart softly.

Start with lower performances and a lower tempo.

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

conclusion

Keep up your habits, restart gently and in no time you’ll have your muscles and performance back!