How often do I need to train the same muscle group?

Hey guys

I was doing my chest routine on Tuesday and then I think that I could do it on Friday. Do you reckon it is too soon. Do I need more days for my chest to recover?

I would recomend working each muscle group only one a week. Recovery time is very important for muscle growth as you grow while you repair

You should wait 48 hours at a minimum to rework any muscle so that it has time to recover. I personally think then when you are working your larger muscle groups that you should keep it to once a week and no more. Your smaller muscle groups, if you want to, can be worked twice in the same week but at least 48 hours rest. Personally I work each body part only once per week but there are other strategies that work different for different people.

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Originally Posted by golclub

Hey guys

I was doing my chest routine on Tuesday and then I think that I could do it on Friday. Do you reckon it is too soon. Do I need more days for my chest to recover?

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It depends.If you do very low volume(high intensity),it can be done.The Bulgarians have lots of documented studies on this very topic.
IMO,it's best to blast the muscle once every 6 days or so.But what works for me,possibly won't work for you.You'll need to experiment and find your own sweet spot.

~Pinnacle~

Once a week works best for me... anything more to me is overkill...