Originally Posted by
MinnMan
I would think that doing strength work on the legs would negate the point of having rest days, which is in part to allow muscle repair and growth, but maybe it is a matter of the extent of effort.
Quite so. IME if I'm not tired and a little sore the day after a gym workout, I made mistakes in loading. Doing something that stresses you but doesn't result in progress is not a good idea.