When Should You Train Again? Mike Mentzer’s Recovery Rule for Growth - Mike Mentzer
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When Should You Train Again? Mike Mentzer’s Recovery Rule for Growth - Mike Mentzer
Mike Mentzer’s answer to when you should train again: only after full recovery and overcompensation. Learn why feeling ready can mislead, why stronger lifters need more rest, and how training less often can produce better growth.
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