Work out multiple days in a row?

Hi,

I'm a 25-year old male, about 13% bodyfat, and weigh 160 lbs. I started working out about 2 months ago, and am doing OK. My goal is to increase weight a bit and gain some muscle. So far I've gained about 7 lbs. and look and feel much better.

Anyway, I'm lifting what I would consider 'moderate' weights. I do 3 sets of approximately 10 reps of the basic dumbbell exercises for all the major muscle groups. I also do an hour of cardio twice a week (i.e. martial arts class). Right now I'm primarily using a 30lb dumbbell. The day after my workouts I feel just fine. Maybe a little, tiny bit sore, but overall I feel great.

Would it be OK to workout with weights on the same muscle groups for two or three days in a row and then rest for a day? Right now I'm doing one day weights, then rest, but I'd like to take it up a notch. What do you think?

Read www.hardgainer.com to learn about 'overtraining'.

Early on, you can probably get away with some, but that's not necessaarily a good thing. Later on the muscular adaptation curve you won't, so it's probably best not to get into the habit.

If you're doing 10 reps, add weight and get into the 6-8 rep range but keep your alternate day schedule. You'll do better. Eat right, also.

www.hypertrophy-specific.com

you can train day after day, but can require a close check on volume and

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roger the retard

I think you need to reprogram your bot

its harrassing people asking about training, weight training in fact

this would be one of the rare on topic conversations here