REST AND GROWING HUGE MUSCLES

I just got back from the gym and I re-learned something about bodybuilding. Put simply, YOU DON'T GROW IN THE GYM, YOU STIMULATE GROWTH, BUT THE ACTUAL GROWTH TAKES PLACE OUTSIDE THE GYM, while you are resting.
Sometimes in an effort to move fast we work, work and work. Doing more sets than is necessary and ruining our chances of recovery. If we don't recover from the previous workout how do you come back stronger? You don't.
I decided it was time to scale back my poundages and up my reps. I realized quickly that I can have the same awesome pump and high intensity! It actually got me back fired up. But, I also remembered that it would give my joints a much needed rest. The principle is called PERIODIZATION. Meaning you cycle your workouts from heavy to light regularly. Well, that's the skinny, so to speak. Eat good, and rest outside the gym. And consider taking one extra day of rest and see if your body can adapt to a new schedule of workouts. I bet you will be surprised.
Peace......