How many rest days a week do you all get?

Flexability · Jan 11, 2017

Alright, I am a pretty avid lifter. I am only 19 years old and I am an extremely above average and experienced lifter. I have been doing it for the last 6 years of my life very seriously. I have tried 4 days of lifting and ive tried 6 days a week. Personally, I feel better-lifting 4-5. I do not have set days i go though. If i feel tired I just won't go that day. I will always get 4-5 days in. When I go 3-4 days in a row my body feels awful it even looks worse than usual. But I have a friend who can lift 14 days in a row no problem. So if you are one of these people let me know what's up. AND before the douchebag posts saying your only 19 you dont know shit and your probably not even big and know what your talking about bullshit. I NEVER claimed to be an expert. I learn something new every time I step in the gym. AND I will post my stats/pics/videos if you wanna hate. Lets hear your all your thoughts though

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OrangeCounty · Jan 12, 2017

Ideally one-two days a week is all you should need. As long as you're stretching and doing lots of cardio, I would say 1 day

PlanBUK · Jan 12, 2017

2 days a week

Jiwi · Jan 12, 2017

2 (maybe 3) on, 1 off is usually what i do

so 2-3 days of rest a week

sometimes ill do 4-5 on 2-3 off though

Flexability · Jan 13, 2017

OrangeCounty said:
Ideally one-two days a week is all you should need. As long as you're stretching and doing lots of cardio, I would say 1 day

Cant even lie I never do cardio. I have to big of a problem gaining weight atm. Bad excuse I know but im pretty lean atm

Program · Jan 13, 2017

Currently, 7 days. Was hitting the weights hard, but between full-time school and work it either gets too late or it's just not worth it to me.

Lean · Jan 13, 2017

No days off

LooneyToon · Jan 16, 2017

Lean said:
No days off

Same. I'm on call 12/7 365. I really never have a day off.

Office Chair · Jan 20, 2017

I take 2 days off i'm gonna change that to just 1 soon though

Frank · Jan 21, 2017

Ninostap · Jan 29, 2017

I take 3 days a week rest but i do a small amount of exercise at home when i dont go to the gym. Dont train the same muscles every day btw.

Scarab123 · Feb 7, 2017

1-2 days at this moment

dont ev3n · Feb 25, 2017

NO DAYS OFF BRO. JK 6 on 1 off, and on my 1 off i need to restrain myself from going. Also actively hit 2x a day if I'm doing a prep.

Klatie · Feb 26, 2017

Get 1 day off. I go to the gym everyday and give tuesdays off and I also have hockey/football on days aside from tuesday so quite busy

Program · Feb 26, 2017

Posted earlier 7 days off. Now it's 0 days off. If I take breaks I lose motivation to go. So yeah, rest days would be good, but it would mean that I take any number of rest days.

gog101 · Feb 27, 2017

Just the Saturday and Sunday are my off days. Spend time with friends, the misses etc. Then gym during the week. Not sure if that's the best way to go but it work's for me

Xanax2mg · Feb 27, 2017

1-2 off, i consider cardio/legs as restday. Eat more

Scott Spence · Feb 27, 2017

Someone who is serious about getting into good shape should take two days off per week. You dont grow and gain muscle in the gym, you gain it when you're asleep and resting! Be sure to never over do it and grind in the kitchen. (abs are made in the kitchen)