Weights to use after 10 day break? page

[Conner P.]

My gym has been closed for the last 10 days doing their "summer session cleaning" and as a result I have not been able to go lift. I haven't really done anything the last ten days on account of work and some automotive stuff. I was about 3 weeks into what is essentially stronglifts 5x5 before this happened.

So the million dollar question is, should I move up in weight like the break never occured, do the same weights I did during my last sessions, or drop down some weight?

[Dharma_Punk]

I would say start with where you left off and see how your body handles it, then use common sense and judge from there.

[tfarny]

Do a light day, maybe 15% deload, then hit it hard the next time.

[Thor Falk]

It probably does not matter that much as the weights would still be very low compared to your potential. What i tend to do is an increasing set after a break, so when my PR was say 120 i'd do 110/112.5/115/117.5/120 as my 5x5 working set, and go back into the program thereafter at 5@120, ie repeating my PR

[pyro13g]

Add 1-2% more weight. Bet you make it. 10 days rest probably has you fully recovered.

[primal bill-e]

I did not work out at all over a week's vacation, and on my first workout after coming home, I set new personal records. I think that some time off helps now and then.

[IcarianVX]

Add 1-2% more weight. Bet you make it. 10 days rest probably has you fully recovered.

+1
Whenever I take off a week (about 5 times per year) I hit it hard when I come back and always lift more than I was lifting before.
However, one thing that I do before I start lifting again is have a high carb day (200-300g carbs). I have only had 2 of these high carb days with PB/Paleo type foods and it doesn't seem to affect anything. I just eat a LOT of sweet potatoes.

[Conner P.]

Moved up on bench and blasted through it, couldnt do squat because my groin decided to tell me no, and did what I wanted with rows. Was a decent day.