Working Out 5 Days a Week

[Cobstein]

Hey SS staff,
I am new to this program. I had been working out with a friend of mine for the last couple weeks, but he has been lifting for a couple of years and is miles ahead of me. The other day I found SS, and decided to try it. I like the concept, and it's rigid structure. My only reservation is that it is meant for only three days a week. I enjoy going to the gym Monday through Friday. I understand that the skipped days are to let my body recover, but I've gotten pretty used to going 5 days a week. My question is what should I do on the extra two days. Should I just skip rest days, or should I do some targeted exercises like scull crushers, curls, core work?

Thanks for any help

[Steve Hill]

The gym have a couch? Sit on the couch. Take a nap. Eat a snack.

[tfranc]

If you're skinny like I was, eat 3 snacks. Maybe sit in the hot tub or the sauna.

[Cobstein]

Okay I guess I'll rest lol

[Steve Hill]

And now you begin to understand the difference between exercising and training, young grasshopper.

Training vs Exercise | Mark Rippetoe

[OCG]

It's not about what you want to do it's about what you need to do.

[JimtheConquerer]

Steve, I want you to know, I take joy in every post you write.

[Steve Hill]

Steve, I want you to know, I take joy in every post you write.

Mental health care is available to you locally, you know.