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Recovery time

chris1029af Posts: 4 Joined: 2007/04/18	2007/04/18, 02:00 AM How important is recovery time for your muscles? I really want to gain muscle on my chest and arms, so for the past 4 months I have worked my chest and arms about 4 days a week. Do I need more recovery time or what?
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/04/18, 08:29 AM very important, OMG YES! REST! You shouldnt work the same muscle groups more than 2 days a week unless specific sport training or event training...you really need to reassess your goals and workout program
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/04/18, 02:04 PM You really need to do some research also. Proper rest and nutrition is what makes your muscles grow. Working them at the gym is only a portion of what it really takes to grow muscle.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/04/19, 10:34 AM You realise that your chest and arms only comprise about 20% of your body, right? -------------- Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/04/20, 10:10 PM Contrary to a newbies belief, and even some more seasoned vets, you do not grow in the gym. Proper diet and rest determine your gains. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."