For anyone who lifts out there. How many rest days do you guys usually take per week?

CaptDeadlift · 2018-09-22T19:39:41+00:00

You could try lifting 3 days a week with 1 day off between them and do cardio on the off days + pullups.(1h on the thread mill and listen to something you like so you pass time faster and pullups because they are one of the best back building exercises)

Been going fine and progress isn't stagnant

HurricaneHugues · 2018-09-22T20:10:58+00:00

3 days of heavy full body compound training. 4 days of calisthenics in between. Thats 7 days of trainning for me. No days off.

Two_kids_in_a_coat · 2018-09-22T21:30:29+00:00

At 40 I do heavy weights MWF, rock climb Tuesdays and mountain bike Sunday’s.

I actually found my strength grew faster with a rest day between weight days then when I worked out M-F with cardio Saturday/Sunday.

JinkiesGangAClue · 2018-09-22T18:37:44+00:00

Once you’ve lifted for a long time, you can listen to your body. But for someone starting out, I’d suggest a 2:1 ratio until you’re confident and know your limits/recovery time.

Newmando · 2018-09-22T19:08:58+00:00

1 Day off. Each to their own. Nutrition, Sleep, Training intensity, these factors will largely effect your down time. I run a PPL-REST-PPL. I highly doubt most people are pushing there muscles to the extremes of reverse. I personally don't think you need to only light lift on them days.

Dabunghole · 2018-09-23T01:50:43+00:00

5 on 2 off. 6 on 1 off. 4 on 3 off. But split across the week.

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