09/09/2026
Even the most dedicated lifters need to recover. Here at CMPT we incorporate a reset week into every programming cycle to give our athletes a chance to let their bodies recover and prepare for a new phase of strength training. Adding a structured deload phase helps in several ways:
- Reduce central nervous system fatigue
- Minimize the risk of injury
- Restore motivation and training focus
- Improve muscle recovery and growth
- Reset your body for your next intense strength phase
We encourage everyone to actively participate during reset week. Skipping deloads can lead to plateaus, decreased strength, and even overtraining related injury.
A few reminders during a reset week...keep your nutrition clean and protein-focused, but feel free to loosen up slightly during this week.
Things that we'll focus on discussing and practicing during reset week (coming next week):
Stretching and mobility work
Light strength training
Restorative yoga or Pilates
Percussive therapy and foam rolling
Extra sleep or naps
Pro Tip: Proper sleep is your most powerful recovery tool!