Taking a week off training?

[toddlex]

Whats up everybody. I've been training for many years now but i never really took a week off. What i was wondering is how important is it to take a week off from training and how often should it be done. I always feel like i dont need a break because i train each bodypart 1 day a week but for say chest, shoulders,back i do 20-25 sets and smaller body parts 15 sets also on non training days i do 30to40 min of cardio and abs so i train 6 days a week sometimes i even go in on sundays to do cardio. I appreciate the help.

 

[Wolfpack22]

I'm no expert, but your body needs a rest at some point. You won't lose any strength, and perhaps you will gain some with the rest. What is your body fat percentage?

 

[Arnold]

If you're working out intensley with the goal of gaining size/strength, you should take a full week off once every 2-3 months.

Max-OT recommends one full week off every 8-10 weeks, no exceptions.