Lift for 12 hours, no rest
Then take 6 months off

Just a few days ago, while I was explaining to one of my local training clients the reasons for working out only once every four to seven days, a man in his mid-30s, whom I’ve seen in the gym training every day for years’and with nothing to show for it’had apparently overheard my explanation. ‘Mr. Mentzer,’ he intoned, ‘what you just said about training so infrequently sounded logical, but if I don’t train every day, what else am I going to do with my time?’

I was astonished at such a question, as the man obviously didn’t understand that he was implicitly admitting that his life had been one enormous betrayal. ‘Why, sir,’ I responded, ‘I might suggest a number of things for your consideration: read a novel or philosophy book by Ayn Rand; learn the laws of logic; translate what you have merely sensed about the nature of existence into an explicit philosophy of life. Why you might even study neuroanatomy and physiology’yes, neuroanatomy and physiology (I’m always amazed at how much human beings take for granted their sacred existence)’or take up a trade, enroll in a class, go to the movies, take walks in the park. You might even learn about the true nature of romantic love. In short, you might seek to actualize your human stature.’ He scratched his head and said halfheartedly, “Yeah, I suppose I could find something to do.”

Okay but what if I don't want to wait 48 hours between each workout? His research has to have some flaws, right?