Front Sports Act Living December 2022 PMID 36619355

"You can't shoot another bullet until you've reloaded the gun": Coaches' perceptions, practices and experiences of deloading in strength and physique sports.

Lee Bell, David Nolan, Velu Immonen, Eric Helms, Jake Dallamore, Milo Wolf, Patroklos Androulakis Korakakis

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Peak: 18 in Dec 2022
across 4 sources since Dec 2022

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Dec 2022 – Jul 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong interest and engagement, with posts emphasizing the study’s novelty, such as mentions of it being the first research on deloads, and highlighting its potential influence on coaching strategies. The tone often uses phrases like 'awesome collaboration' and 'more coming out in 2023,' showing optimism and anticipation for future insights, thus underscoring the perceived impact of this research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance and novelty of the research on deloading practices, showing general support for its findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with many highlighting the study’s significance and potential to influence training strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss the challenges and implications of deloading, indicating meaningful engagement beyond basic acknowledgment.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the research could meaningfully impact coaching practices and understanding in strength training, though it’s still emerging.

Abstract in brief

  • Deloading is a planned reduction in training intensity and volume to help athletes recover, manage fatigue, and improve overall performance in strength and physique sports.
  • Coaches vary in how they implement deloading, often reducing training volume by lowering repetitions and sets or decreasing effort and load, typically lasting 5-7 days and happening every 4-6 weeks.
  • The research highlights that despite its common use, deloading is not well-defined in scientific literature, and practices can differ widely among coaches.

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Pak Androulakis-Korakakis, PhD
@pakpatroklos · X

Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spearheaded by @Lee3ell - more coming out in 2023 https://t.co/TZACft1G07 Doing research for the love of the "sport" like @JamesSteeleII @DrJpfisher taught us https://t.co/bXUXJeBAh8

Dec 23, 2022 · 80 likes · 15 shares · 1,193 followers View post →
Dr. David Nolan
@DrDavidNolan · X

New publication investigating the practices of deloading in strength and physique sports. Despite being widely used and discussed, there is little to no research on the topic of deloads. Link to open access paper: https://t.co/fF658AxpS9 https://t.co/SGPQr17dxL

Dec 21, 2022 · 11 likes · 4,200 followers View post →
IGNACIO LOPEZ MORANCHEL
@LopezMoranchel · X

Cómo afrontar la fase de descarga

Dec 24, 2022 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,349 followers View post →
パーカーフィットネス
@parker_fitness · X

ディロードについての最新研究 結論としてディロードの効果に一貫した結果は見られなかった。おそらくトレーニング量やレベルによることが原因。ディロードは”すべての人が行う必要があるもの”ではないが”行うことでメリットがある人も少なくないもの”である。 https://t.co/Gb7Cqo7Ggw

Apr 4, 2023 · 2 likes · 781 followers View post →
Nick Vardavas
@vardavas · X

1. Bell L, et al. “You can’t shoot another bullet until you’ve reloaded the gun”: Coaches’ perceptions, practices and experiences of deloading in strength and physique sports. Front. Sports Act. Living 4:1073223. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2022.1073223

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 like · 134 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 19,107 followers View post →

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パーカーフィットネス
@parker_fitness · X

ディロードについての最新研究 結論としてディロードの効果に一貫した結果は見られなかった。おそらくトレーニング量やレベルによることが原因。ディロードは”すべての人が行う必要があるもの”ではないが”行うことでメリットがある人も少なくないもの”である。 https://t.co/Gb7Cqo7Ggw

Apr 4, 2023 · 2 likes · 781 followers View post →
Nick Vardavas
@vardavas · X

1. Bell L, et al. “You can’t shoot another bullet until you’ve reloaded the gun”: Coaches’ perceptions, practices and experiences of deloading in strength and physique sports. Front. Sports Act. Living 4:1073223. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2022.1073223

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 like · 134 followers View post →
James Fisher PhD
@DrJpfisher · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Jan 1, 2023 · 15 shares · 947 followers View post →
Kim Way
@DrKimWay · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 25, 2022 · 15 shares · 707 followers View post →
The Strength Initiative
@Strength_Init · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 25, 2022 · 15 shares · 58 followers View post →
Ines
@Ines12063237 · X

RT @LopezMoranchel: Cómo afrontar la fase de descarga

Dec 24, 2022 · 2 shares · 132 followers View post →
THE BFR PROS
@thebfrpros · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 24, 2022 · 15 shares · 753 followers View post →
Francisco Soblechero
@FSoblechero · X

https://t.co/4XGDVcxpMA

Dec 24, 2022 · 78 followers View post →
Guilherme Pussieldi, PhD
@GPussieldi · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 24, 2022 · 15 shares · 260 followers View post →
Philipp Greimel
@philippgreimel · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 24, 2022 · 15 shares · 29 followers View post →
Luis M. Alegre, PhD
@luismalegre · X

RT @LopezMoranchel: Cómo afrontar la fase de descarga

Dec 24, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,540 followers View post →
IGNACIO LOPEZ MORANCHEL
@LopezMoranchel · X

Cómo afrontar la fase de descarga

Dec 24, 2022 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,349 followers View post →
Mateus
@wilsonmateuss · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 29 followers View post →
Velu Immonen
@veluimmonen · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 138 followers View post →
Elías Martín | Strength & Powerlifting Coach
@Eliasmm__ · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 274 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 19,107 followers View post →
Lee Bell
@Lee3ell · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 812 followers View post →
Bill Craske
@crask1 · X

RT @pakpatroklos: Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spea…

Dec 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 657 followers View post →
Pak Androulakis-Korakakis, PhD
@pakpatroklos · X

Published - the first study on deloads in strength and physique sports! Awesome collaboration with an awesome team, spearheaded by @Lee3ell - more coming out in 2023 https://t.co/TZACft1G07 Doing research for the love of the "sport" like @JamesSteeleII @DrJpfisher taught us https://t.co/bXUXJeBAh8

Dec 23, 2022 · 80 likes · 15 shares · 1,193 followers View post →
Dr. David Nolan
@DrDavidNolan · X

New publication investigating the practices of deloading in strength and physique sports. Despite being widely used and discussed, there is little to no research on the topic of deloads. Link to open access paper: https://t.co/fF658AxpS9 https://t.co/SGPQr17dxL

Dec 21, 2022 · 11 likes · 4,200 followers View post →
Frontiers - Sports and Active Living
@FrontSportsAL · X

New Research: “You can't shoot another bullet until you've reloaded the gun”: Coaches' perceptions, practices and experiences of deloading in strength and physique sports https://t.co/dadce4fIv1 #sports #activeliving

Dec 21, 2022 · 4,168 followers View post →