Taking a week off after completion of PCT

[trainharder]

I'm about to start an 11 weeks cycle of Test-E (500mg/wk) on January 1st 2009. I'll be kickstarting it with dbol (initially at 30mg/day) for the first 4 weeks.

Assuming I wait ~18 days after my last shot to start PCT, and do a PCT of 4 weeks, the last day of PCT should be May 6th.

I'm going on a vacation with the girlfriend during the week of May 18th so I won't be able to train.

Do you think I'll lose a lot of my gains by taking that week off only ~2 weeks after the end of my PCT? I'm afraid I won't have "cemented" my newly gained weight yet and I'll feel guilty during the vacation..

I have 10,000 iu of HCG, so I think I'll be doing 2 x 250iu shots/wk for the 10 weeks preceeding the start of PCT, and I have nolva/clomid for PCT. I'll also be using .5mg EOD of arimidex to keep estrogen in check during the cycle.

Thanks! :fback

[Led Hed]

Well, obviously it would be better if you could train during that time but a week isn't going to kill you. As long as you've made every attempt to make the gains during and after, a week off shouldn't make your break the outcome of your cycle. Kick it hard during PCT right up until your vacay so you have no regrets.

[BAM]

You should cut back on your training while in recovery anyway, so no big deal. It'll probably be beneficial. IMO

[Drifter]

You should cut back on your training while in recovery anyway, so no big deal. It'll probably be beneficial. IMO

I was thinking the same thing . it will give your body more of a rest for recovery and change is always good once in a while so this would be best time to change your routine when you get back also

[waderow]

yeah, a week off every now and then is necessary as far as i am concerned. your body needs a break

[trainharder]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

I'm thinking I might try to get a full body compound-only workout mid-week (something like chins, bench, deads and squats). I'll also keep my calories clean but high obviously.

I'll be in California so it would be nice to stop by Gold's for the workout ;)

[Drifter]

I'll be in California so it would be nice to stop by Gold's for the workout ;)

Bring back some pics of Muscle Beach or somthing like that :bch

[420]

A week off will only hurt if you don't eat right. Supplement with L-Glutamine and you should be fine.

[St]

Man i took off a week from training many times after a show,just eat good and get some trib down there and take 3 grams a day.It will re-charge your battery to train hard a again,nothing like a good break.

[AlbertaBeef]

I had always thought that during PCT it was critical to train as hard as you could as well as keeping diet especially protein up to keep gains. Taking a break during PCT is new to me but I don't think I'd chance it. A break after getting your system running again sounds like a good idea though.

[Redz]

It will be fine, I am going to Cuba on Monday and thats my last injection the same day. I'll play some volley ball, swim and maybe hit the weights if they have any decent equipment.

[Led Hed]

It will be fine, I am going to Cuba on Monday and thats my last injection the same day. I'll play some volley ball, swim and maybe hit the weights if they have any decent equipment.
I believe most resorts these days have some sort of weight room. Don't go too crazy though an enjoy your time on the beach! hehe