Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below Everyone knows the once a week for a group right? Well I've been doing a light set just after my arms are no longer sore (3-4 days after my heavy set). I use lighter weights and smaller sets. To me it works well, My arms are always pumped and I don't get that deflated feeling the 6 days into your recovery I normally get. Anyone else try this? Any thoughts on this? I've been able to break a new max each time I bench doing this but I'm also on gear so it's hard to tell if this will work off juice.
Doing light sets 3or4 days after a heavy set?
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Screwball
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Yes it works!
Active recovery is the term. However, if you are waiting 72-96 hrs. later then you are simply doing a heavy/light workout split. This type of training is fine. Active recovery involves working a previously worked muscle group about 24 hrs. later than the original heavy workout. The idea is not to hammer the muscle group again. The idea is to use light weights (>50% of 1 rep max) for higher reps in order to force blood into this muscle group. The increased blood flow speeds recuperation. A "feeder" workout is the term.
- Screwball
Active recovery is the term. However, if you are waiting 72-96 hrs. later then you are simply doing a heavy/light workout split. This type of training is fine. Active recovery involves working a previously worked muscle group about 24 hrs. later than the original heavy workout. The idea is not to hammer the muscle group again. The idea is to use light weights (>50% of 1 rep max) for higher reps in order to force blood into this muscle group. The increased blood flow speeds recuperation. A "feeder" workout is the term.
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