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Old 07-24-2008, 01:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
Tully Mars
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Originally Posted by highthief View Post
I don't believe 48 hours rest is enough if you are trying to get stronger/bigger - the muscle actually breaks down and tears during vigorous exercise and needs time in which to recover (and in that time, grow bigger and stronger. I would maintain 4-7 days rest between major muscles.

I agree. Part of my reasoning in my work out is to give me three full days before going back at a muscle group. But at my age, 45, I'm not going to be building much anymore. Push as hard as I want, take a week off- doesn't matter I don't see gains like I did even 10 years ago. At this point I'm basically in maintenance mode, IMHO.
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