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06-24-2008, 05:42 PM
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Gender:  |  Rest between sets Hi all, I'm lifting for a combination of size and strength. How much rest should I give myself between sets? I couldn't find anything that spoke about that. Currently I'm giving myself two minutes between sets but sometimes I go as much as three minutes when I'm going heavy on squats or deadlifts. I usually stick to two minutes on all other exercises. I don't know if I'm on target or if I would possibly make better gains going lighter on the weight and taking less of a rest between sets. Thanks. Riley |
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06-24-2008, 05:59 PM
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| Rank: Middleweight Experience: 5-7 Years  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alberta , Canada
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Gender: | Do you use a stop watch ? I personally go 90 secs , but that is just me. Everyone has a different rest time. Just do what you feel is best and play around with different times. I don't think there is a magic number for this. |
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06-24-2008, 07:41 PM
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Gender:  | I take as much time as I need to complete all of my sets. Some people use a set time, but I don't think it makes much difference as long as you can complete your work. Does anyone remember in which recent thread this was discussed to death? |
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06-24-2008, 08:47 PM
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Gender: | I take as much time as I need. You have to ask yourself what's more important, completing the set or resting for a set amount of time. Personally I'd rather complete the set.  |
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06-25-2008, 04:51 AM
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06-25-2008, 06:11 AM
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Gender:  | yeah. i think time only matters when you are doing it for sports related reasons. i normally go 1 to 2 minutes tops but thats just personally what i like to do. but i def agree with what kane says though |
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06-25-2008, 11:53 AM
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| Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years  Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
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Gender:  | OP: read the thread... i don't rest less than 3 minutes. its impossible for me to move heavy weight without resting for ATLEAST 3 minutes. before i do max outs on any exercise, i take atleast 5 minutes.... its not that difficult....westsiders' and powerlifters in general take LONG rest intervals....you just gotto find your groove. start out with 3-4 minutes and if you feel good, reduce the time....then if you hit a particular weight where you need to rest more, rest more... but i do use a stop watch and i do 3 minutes atleast. |
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