What is the optimal time to train in order to see gains in size and strength?
I am a 21 year old male, currently on my own program that can be found here. It is quite intense and I was wondering what the optimal time to train for strength would be?
Please Note: I lift moderately heavy weights (in the region of 100Kg for deads, squats and bench)
Would it be:
A) when I have no aching left in my muscles, indicating to me that they have fully recovered.
or
B) when there is still a slight ache or tiredness present within the muscle.
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It takes approximately 36 hours for the muscle fibres to recover, but even after 36 hours of intense training you will still be able to feel the aching in your muscles ..
If you're training with a split program, it's better to do exercises in different muscle groups everyday, and then have 2 recovery days per week, with no exercises.
If you are training with the same exercises everyday, it's better to recover every second day.
So the answer to your question is a mix of both A and B.
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