Exercise Recovery Times: A Guide for Fit Individuals

Average recovery times after exercise:

|Muscle Group |Recovery Time |

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|Chest |24 to 48 hours |

|Shoulders |24 to 48 hours |

|Triceps |24 to 48 hours|

|Biceps |24 to 48 hours |

|Back (lats) |48 to 72 hours |

|Legs (quads and hamstrings) |48 to 72 hours |

|Core |24 to 48 hours|

|Full body |72 to 96 hours |