Ask My Personal Trainer! - Alternating Muscle Groups

Alternating Muscle Groups

Q: I hit each body part twice a week but everything I read says to only hit a body part once a week. So if I do chest on monday I should wait until the next monday to do chest again? Is this true that you should only hit a body part once a week. This has really been on my mind and would like to know. Thanks a lot. I am going to recommend this site to my friends.

A: Muscles need at least 48 hours to recover...ie every other day. So, If you do chest, arms, back (upper body) on Monday, Tuesday you should focus on lower body exercises and you can hit the upper body again on Wednesday etc. Make sure that you give your body complete rest one day per week. Keep up the good work.

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