I hear others say do it only once a week because the muscle fibers need time to re-build and only then can the muscle grow.
Here's another thought. Have you ever known anyone who works at a labor intensive job? I've known a few guys who are very muscular yet don't go to the gym or workout. Their job is their workout. They are "working out" for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Maybe the intensity isn't the same, but the results can be impressive.Anyone ever buck bales on the farm?
The Abs Diet book that I'm using states that you should give 48 hours rest to major muscle groups for a time of recovery. One of the things it mentions is that unless you are already in shape or have a fairly defined look, you should not focus on smaller muscle groups, but rather focus on the major groups - Chest, Back, and Legs. The reason behind this is tha tthese areas will build muscle faster. The more muscle you build, the more fat you burn.
Quote from: Medic on December 20, 2006, 07:50:26 PMHere's another thought. Have you ever known anyone who works at a labor intensive job? I've known a few guys who are very muscular yet don't go to the gym or workout. Their job is their workout. They are "working out" for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Maybe the intensity isn't the same, but the results can be impressive.Anyone ever buck bales on the farm? yessir i have. too many times. you just think you are in shape until you have to work hay. it will humble you in a heartbeat. love it though.