body resistance????

[Angus]

I was wondering if it is ok to do body resistance stuff on the days i dont lift weights. My schedule is
Mon-chest and tris
Wed-back and bis
Fri-shoulders and traps
I would like to do pushups, dips and chin ups every tues, thurs, and saturday and was just wondering if this would effect my muscles at all as far as overtraining or recovery.

[withoutd0ubt]

why don't you want to lift weights? IMO, there is no substitute for pumping iron

[Angus]

No, im still gonna lift weights, but im gonna do body resistance on the days im off (tues, thurs, sat.)

[Short_Guy]

I actually make push-ups, dips and pull ups (not chin ups) an integral part of my routine, albeit heavily weighted.

[withoutd0ubt]

you need to let the muscles that you've worked rest on those days off, there is no point in doing body resistance stuff, just make sure to stretch

[wrstlr69sdnl]

its better to do your push-ups after your chest workout you get a good pump from it

[BIG TEXAN]

Also, don't you ever work legs????

[Angus]

not too often, i have small chicken legs, i am going to start doing a lot of squats this summer like twice a week, start off low and get good form then start moving up. Anything good to put some mass on my legs fast??

[Domestic]

doing body resistance is same as working out - which means, you're not giving your muscles time to recover & grow.

[BIG TEXAN]

Originally posted by Angus
Anything good to put some mass on my legs fast??

You already said it.........SQUAT! and rotate itwith leg press. Throw in some lunges, leg extensions, leg curls and you'll be good to go.