Quick update and a question…
Getting my diet on track and lifting regularly again has yeilded that initial gain in muscle fullness and weight which is nice. It’s been tough to keep to my schedual because of things at work but it’s also been easy enough adjusting which days I workout (weekends are always free)
When I started lifting last year, rest was a major component of my plan because of my body type and goal. One thing I had not considered, however, is recovery rate for individual muscles/muscle groups.
Anyone have any good info on this? I’m specifically looking at shoulders and calves. I’ll hit the bench Mon. and my chest will still be b!tching about it mid-week but shoulders and calves seem to barely notice the next day despite the fact that I’m exhausted at the end of the workout.
So, any input?
-Later,
Dave
May 11, 2009 at 11:04 am
Different muscle groups need different recovery periods. Your calves are used to a great deal of work so they rebound quicker. The chest, not so much.
Listen to what your body is telling you and adjust accordingly.
May 11, 2009 at 8:42 pm
seems like logic but I wanted to bounce the idea off someone else.
Thanks