Anabolics may help speed up the recovery process ; they do not render it unecessary.
Pro bodybuilders split-up their bodyparts to allow adequate rest to occur between bodypart hits. Powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters use periodization techniques throughout the training year. They taper their training as the meet approaches in order to take advantage of supercompensation, which will only occur with rest.
I guess your mate knows more about training than the pros.
Good for him
