If you view your body first and foremost as a giant nervous system instead of a giant musculature system, then a 4 weeks on (step periodisation), followed by a week of deload, would be the way to go.
The above has always worked without failure, minus the guess work. Unfortunately we have experts and sport scientists these days who would like to reinvent the wheel, by providing their own approach backed by so many studies.
My philosophy has always been that, if it ain't broke, then leave it the hell alone Jack!