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How long do docs recommend i should i rest my muscles after a workout?

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24 hours.: Typically, about a day. You should alternate days when exercising a particular muscle group. In other words, upper body every other day, lower body on the days that you don't do upper body.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/19/2013

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