Rest. Am i getting enough?

[TechBoyJK]

I've been doing a lifting routine in hopes of building muscle mass/size.

I'm doing an A/B routine, where I do biceps/back on A, and shoulders/chest/triceps on B.

Now, my routine and diet is for another discussion, but I've pretty much been alternating these routines every day.

Monday - A
Tuesday - B
Wednesday - A
Thursday - B
Friday - A
Saturday - B
Sunday - Rest

What I've noticed though, is that I always seem to be able to do more on my Monday/Tuesday routines. And I'm starting to think it's because of the extra day's rest.

I had to take a few days off (busy with life) and when I came back, I was able to lift more.

Normally, I can chest press 160 5 times for 5 reps.. but after the few days I was off, I put up 175 like I normally do 160.. but once I got back into my a/b routine I couldn't do 175 again.

Should I not doing these routines as often? maybe follow this schedule? It would certainly save me time in the gym.

Monday - A
Tuesday - B
Wednesday - rest
Thursday - a
Friday - b
Saturday - rest
Sunday - Rest

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Well, if you're lifting, 5-6x per week is pretty high if you're lifting heavy. Most routines that involve heavy compound lifting are like 3x per week. You may want to reduce the frequency with which you lift. Lift heavier on those days and you'll notice serious gains (typically the same as less frequent lifting). Take the other days to recover - stretch, foam roll, do some light cardio, etc.