Obviously, everyone is different and requires different amounts of recovery, but don't ever feel like you NEED to train everyday in order to see results. If you're actually training hard and pushing yourself each session, then your body needs to rest. There's absolutely nothing wrong with taking 2 or 3 days off per week, in fact, it can be very beneficial for most people. Remember, muscle takes plenty of time to build, and if you aren't providing your body with the right recovery, you'll just end up digging yourself into a hole. Looking to get protein powder, creatine, or any other supplements? Go to tidd.ly/3k9BR9d and use code "MAXE" at checkout for 40% off!

I take 7 rest days per week and the gains are astronomical. Thank you, Max.

For those who are scared of rest days, it’s a growth day, not a rest dag

A fool grinds until he breaks, a wise man takes breaks so he can grind.

Totally agree. I used to train 6 days a week too, initially it was going great but got to a point where I felt that I can’t lift with the same energy and my muscles felt sore a lot. Decided to switch to 5 days a week and overall it improved everything. I can lift heavier, I can lift with more intensity and it helped me recover better. Don’t be scared to take rest days guys!

“Resting days are growing days” Noel

Pov: you’ve been in the gym for 2 years Pov: you’ve been in the gym for 3 years

That body ain't just from a lack of rest days my guy...

If you feel you NEED to go everyday, i recommend it as an accesory day i.e. neck, calves, forearms, injury prevention etc. These muscles are hardly very taxing and can shave time off your regular days

I used to take 1 day, but 2 really improved my gains. From there it only got better. I’m all the way up to 10 rest days a week now

I don't train every day to see results. I train every day because I go fucking crazy when I don't.

I now understand that the more rest I take, the more gains I make. Starting today I will be taking 7 rest days per week. Thanks for the help😎

rest days/growth days are amazing honestly it gives time for your mucles to grow so after the rest days they just look so much better

People have to force themselves to go gym but I have to force myself to take a rest day

*Mike Mentzer joins the chat*

POV You've been taking rest days since your birth, the gains are phenomenal.

Alot of people dont know its the rest days where you grow. Going hard 24/7 365 isnt going to do shit but get you hurt.

Taking 3-4 rest days and going high intensity in the gym is a solid option for people who are studying and working or are just generally busy

Im currently trying to lose weight and when I even contemplate taking a day off I get intensely angry with myself

I workout 4 days a week and have a physical job overnight and it’s perfect for me. Took some experimenting but it works.

Sometimes i take a week off from the gym so the muscules fully recover and man that feeling when the weight you used to lift feels light is amazing

Those are some crazy genetics, Good Job

I usually rest for 2-5 years depending on motivation thankyou

Dude I love your improvement overtime. Not only physically but training wisely as well

I do PPL and then take a rest day in between each cycle. It’s worked wonders and gives my body time to recover

It’s been about three weeks since I started my workout plan and diet. So far so good 2 rest days a week and I’m down 20lbs.💪

Bro you were shredded as heck

I started taking 3 rest days per week instead of 1 in December en I really feel more recovered in the gym and I make more progress. Also while I was training 6/7 the gym kind of started to feel like it was a chore instead of something I love.

i’ve stepped away from tracking rest days on a weekly basis. I now take anywhere from 30-31 days off per month dependent upon how much metabolic or mechanical stresses i’ve endured recently. For example, if i get out of bed too fast in the morning or i eat too much dessert at my wife’s boyfriend’s house. I will definitely opt for the maximum rest period. We have to start taking rest periods seriously my brothers.. longevity is key.

Me who takes 8 rest days, I feel enormous 💪🏻

Go as hard or as soft as you need, it’s meant to make you feel good, listen to yourself and your body and be safe, don’t push it

I was working out 6 days a week and was scared of slowing down. But sometimes less is better, don't be scared of taking the rest. On rest days, your muscles are growing.

This is my 700th rest day and the gains are just out of the world. Thanks Max

Saturday is the sleep day for me

As someone who been on a rest day for 3 days. I couldn’t agree more

I ran into a guy who goes to the gym 7 days a week and works out for 2 hours and does a hour of cardio and he gave me shit because I work out every other day but rest in between days and he straight up looked at me like a peasant and scoffed at me then I stopped seeing him at the gym for 4 months and he showed up fat and I asked him what happened and he said he is there for physical therapy because he tore ruptured his bicep and rotator cuff over his warm up weight on bench press So now he trains 4 days a week and is already bigger than he was because he didn't realize that overtraining caused serious stress on the body to where is just fails and that stress increases cortisol therefore was killing his gains anyways . I'm glad he is better now I just wish it didn't take a injury to convince him

Bet you those boys that bullied you in the past are now speechless and in awe.

More recovery and mental peace ahh i see❤❤

Honestly felt fatigued everyday when I would workout 6x every week. When I took a 1 week break from working out, man I felt so energized and bigger.

You guys gotta let time for the muscle to fully grow

OMG! I just learned this lesson. I was taking 1 rest day a week for like 8 months. And I finally realized I wasn’t getting enough recovery. So I switched to PPL three days on, then one rest day. Rinse and repeat.

I rest two times per week...how ever I notice that you get more out of your workouts when you got more energy(obvious) thus...if you rest two days back to back...by your 5th workout day you are already mentally ready for your break which takes away from your focus being 100% on your workouts. I still take 2 days off now, however, I work out 3 days, rest 1, workout 2 days, rest 1...repeat. I feel much better and can focus more on my workouts.😎

That is awesome! Go, go, go! 👏🏻

Mike mentzer trained 4 hours a week. And he was an Olympian

I don't want to rest because I'm too addicted

I usually workout 1-2 times a week and have had 15 pounds in gains in the past 2 months. Went from benching 185 for one rep to three. Look and feel much better. You should train hard and rest hard.

the only reason you train is to stimulate the muscle building process, once you stimulate for it to begin you have to let it do its job

This is solid i know way too many guys struggling to make gains doing 6 2 hours sessions per week and then get jealous at my progress.... rest days are absolutely vital ..im a calisthenics athlete so my sessions do require a bit more recovery but i saw a huge difference dropping my volume 25%.... sometimes less is more

You looked incredible in both. But, if you feel better in the second one more power to you.

As a powerlifter I take rest 7 days a week and train in my sleep

3 days is where it’s at!!

Going to try this

I started two weeks ago so I don’t skip a day cause I know I’ll start slacking and go back into old habits.

What if I take 6 rest days per week that’s even more muscle right

Biceps are coming along nice!!

Yeah its wild dude. I remember my buddy and i always hitting the gym after our 3rd shift at a warehouse and when we took nearly a whole week off we came back and were doing our back exercises with TWENTY extra pounds than we were used to while still hitting our 12 rep goal. Since then i try to give myself AT LEAST 3 off days and ive noticed a huge increase in strength.

This is why progress pics are so important

I started taking 7 rest days per werk. And already gained 10lb bro. Massive gainz💪💪

This is fuckin motivating thx g

I just let my body tell me what it wants. If I feel the slightest bit of discomfort I take the day. I usually plan for 6 days but shoot for 4. That way I know I'm not slacking on days when I feel good to go. Putting myself in a box on how much I am or am not allowed to do each week was the ultimate killer for me. If I feel good why wouldnt I work out? Adversely if I feel like crap I'm not gonna beat myself up for skipping a day.

Rest days be getting difficult as you go on fr

I just started training a few days ago due to doing physical work for 4 years going on 5 in next Feb. I didn’t wanna slack off my training routines but hearing about restdays helps. Rest days= growth days

Oh we need to take rest days I have been doing workout from 3 weeks without any rest day

Fr thanks for spreading this message. Rest is integral to gains and people want to forget that

I take at least three or two days of rest u got to let ur muscles heal grow and recover

First one is so much more aesthetic

Resting is one of the most important parts of growing bigger and stronger, all part of training.

Imagine a decade of rest days I will be unstoppable

Only NPCs say “The Waffle House has found its new host”

The demons don’t take rest days. Neither shall I.

Thanks, brothers in the comment section and you. I didn't take any rest days and was doing lifting every day and didn't see any big of results and I was disappointed . Thanks for enlightening me

Oh I get it; more rest days = bigger gains. Got it 7 days a week of rest for me then 😎

Your physique improved so much, phenomenal proportions Max! Absoletule physique goals bro, fr

It's 4 days on, 3 days rest for me. Plenty of time to do all the work in the gym if you're smart and have a plan, and time to live my life and foster healthy relationships too

David Goggins : You guys take rest days ?

Every 8-12 weeks of insanely working out, take a 3 days to 4 days rest . It will improve the results sooo much

me who only go to the gym 3 times per week

1st physique is goals

Just take Saturday and Sunday as rest days . Works perfect 💪💪

Resting so important to me. Literally I work out two days and then rest and repeat. People always wonder why I’m always getting gains or getting stronger and it’s like my guy I rest eat and put effort in my gym sessions on top of training smart and not over training

I train 7 days a week because I don't feel right mentally or sleep as well if I haven't done some sort of workout. I missed 3 days working out for Covid & it was a nightmare

Looking big King

If you run, you know how important rest days are, and they should be treated as importantly as the active days.

I just focus on different muscles and let the others heal for a day then work on those

I don't take any rest days, I do full body workouts every day of the week for 2-6 hours a day.

Resting is crucial

Bro your arms and abs are crazy

I take 1-5 rest day with randomness🗿 Still getting bigger.

I can relate with you. I alternate rest day from 1-3. Each one of them give me a different look. Like super Saiyan 1-2 and 3 💪🏾

POV, dehydrated vs a pump

Rest weeks are 🔥

me taking no rest days lmao

2 rest days per week just improved my overall performance

i think he looked more aesthetic in the first one but by bodybuilding standards he looked better in the second one

Looking like a young frank zane!

Aside from schedule, that's a big reason I do two full body workouts a week. Progress has been great so far, but those two days are brutal

Hey Max, I was wondering what's your current workout progam since you rest 2 days a week. Thanks Love the videos!!

I take no rests constant work until I achieve my goals

bro tripled in size

i only take 1-2 rest days a week. i never feel like my body is fatigued so i think i can keep pressing onward