The Question: Can training each muscle group 4 to 5 times a week cause any harm? The Answer: That depends on how hard you are training each muscle group. This not only refers to the amount of weight you are using, but also how many sets and reps you do. For example, you could be lifting light weights but do a lot of sets and reps, therefore making the workout very hard. Likewise, you could go somewhat heavy but only do a few sets, making the workout not very hard. If you train a muscle group fairly hard one day through a combination of higher volumes and intensities, it is probably best to wait at least 48 hours before training that muscle group again. |