My program calls for a "deload" or light week every 7th week. I haven't done one since July or so between Sheiko contest prep and trying to get my body acclimated back to a more hypertrophic rep range. This really bit me in the ass last week, for the first time in my 7 years in Teagle - I got trapped under a Barbell benching without a spotter. Was not a huge deal as it was only 225 and I only needed minimal help, and a couple guys were nearby. I've had to help 3 or 4 guys over the years and here are a couple important observations.
If you get stuck and need help, call out right away. I once walked past a guy on the decline bench who was purple, trapped and to embarrassed to ask for help, don't do that. There is no shame in failing at an attempt, it just means you pushed yourself hard (get a spotter next time)
If you are called to help, get help. I don't mean call 911 or panic. I mean you don't need to hurt yourself getting a bar off of someone. If someone is under a bar and stuck, hurting your back trying to upright row the barbell is not the way to go. Calmly walk to one end of the barbell and tell someone else nearby to grab the other end and just pick it up and rack it.
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