working the same muscle group two days in a row

[Tallchick]

I need advice, please. Is there a problem with working out the same muscle group two days in a row? I am an old Firm user (late 80's and early 90's and that is what they did). I heard Cathe say in one of her lower body workouts that one should wait 48 hours to do the same group. What are the benefits of waiting and what if any, are problems of not waiting? Thank you!

 

[scm]

It is best to wait two days before working the same muscle group again. I know for me, I couldn't, no way no how do the same muscle two days in a row. Sometimes even three days is hard (for me). Maybe if lighter weights are used than it may be fine. I'm thinking of doing, for example, C&W one day, and PP the next.
The benefits of waiting is for muscle growth.
Susan C.M.
Nothing should be jiggling, unless it's jiggling off. - Cathe in HSC

 

[wendymin72]

I know that there is a greater chance for injury if you do not allow your muscles to rest....

~Wendy~

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[red_mct]

Also, muscles only grow when resting. The work tears down the muscle fibers... the rest gives them the opportunity to repair themselves and thus increase in size.

Personally, I could never do Cathe body-specific workouts two days in a row. I did GS Legs on Saturday and really felt it until YESTERDAY! I am not unhappy about that, but I can't imagine trying to get in an effective workout when I am so sore from the last one.

Cheers,
Marie

 

[Tallchick]

how about if you don't necessarily looking for muscle growth, but more for firmness. I swear, this whole thing was so much easier when I was a young thing in my 30's! LOL I appreciate all advice and thank you all very much.

 

[wendymin72]

And isn't there the possiblity of overtraining as well which I believe can SHRINK your muscles as opposed to building them??

~Wendy~

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[candi]

Well, if you use the philosophy of Freestyle leg training, overtraining and bulkiness is minimnized if you only lift or use weights no heavier than 70% of maximum weight you would normally use for heavy weight training. With Freestyle, legs are worked 4-6 days a week using lighter weights in order to tone and firm and not encourage muscle growth. I guess it just depends on what your goals are.

Cathe endurance workouts work well for Freestyle but if you don't lighten your weights, you may overtrain.

 

[Tallchick]

this is wonderful, just what I wanted to know. Thanks!