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Your body needs to rest.

>>145521

What i want to say is: Is ok to take a free day after the one i worked out OR do i need to keep going until i hit the weekend to max out my performance and lift ?

Gains are made when you're resting, not when you're lifting. You need to adequate sleep and nutrition between lifting sessions to get the most out of them, and to not hurt yourself.

Post your stats so we can get a better idea of your situation.

>>145524

The other dude is right. When you lift, you cause micro scarring in your muscles. When you rest, it heals and the tissue grows. Your strenght gets bigger with the growth of a certain kind of muscle fiber and neuromuscular development. If you don't rest, your body is going to be under too much stress and you risk losing gains or fucking up other parts of your body that are not your muscles. With that said, I don't recommend training heavy 5 days in a row. I've seen bodybuilders do it, but with a shit ton of suplementation and substances that help muscle recovery, as well as good rest. And they train specific muscle groups. A powerlifter involves all of his body in a lot of exercises, and heavy exercises at it. Your progress would be hindered if you didn't take proper rest.

Anyway, I'm not knowledgeable enough to give you lessons, I'd indicate that you read a book from some powerlifter training regimen and diet, and his overall routine (rest, etc. ).

>>145525

You mean with how much i work and what exercises i use? ?

Well…:

Chest: 115 kg's 1-3 max rep

Squad:102 kg's 1-3 max rep

Biceps:60 Kg's bettwen 15-20 reps (or more if i go lower)

Triceps:Same as biceps

OHP: 80 1-5 max with belt, ussualy work with a lower weight since i am careful with my back

Deadlift: 100 kg's 1-5 max rep

Hammer curls: same as biceps and triceps

One arm press: 50 kg's 10-15-20 reps

Reverse Curls:40-45kg's, 10-15 reps max

Shoulder Shrugs: 60-70 kg's, 10-20-25 reps max

Chest Flys: 40 kg's. 20-35 reps max

>>145528

I see now. thank you for your help.

>>145512

Your routine shouldn't involve training everyday. How many days a week do you train? An extra day of rest here and there will probably be okay.

>>145524

anyone can call themselves a powerlifter these days it seems

>>145541

If you train with powerlifter equipment and doing powerlifter lifts, aren't you a powerlifter or do you need to compete? rhyme wasn't intended

>>145562

In my opinion you need to compete, just cause some guy happens to squat deadlift and bench doesnt mean hes a powerlifter

>>145562

no, you're just an amateur. and most powerlifters have nutritionist/personal trainer helping them succeed. if you're just a guy after strength, just rest normally.