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resting time between sets

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Posted by: mushmushi

Hello... I'm always wondering how much time should I take between sets...
Sometimes, I rest for like 2-3 minutes, but I don't feel that I worked as much as when I only rest for 1 minute. (I do 8 reps, then 8, and 6 usually)
when only resting for 1 minute, the muscles are getting tired more quickly and I can't lift as much and as many times as when resting for more, but I feel that've worked up way better...
what is the best?
thanks people!

-Mushi



Posted by: tenxyearsxgone

for size... 60 seconds generally sometimes less... 8-12 reps

for strenght...2-3 minutes 4-6 reps

for power ... 5 minutes 1-3 reps



Posted by: bulletproof1

it depends on the intensity you like. everyone is different. i rest for 60 seconds.



Posted by: Cyber_Pinky

If I want to have a big set I'll take a bigger rest... if i want to get a bigger pump and feel the burn than I'll do less of a rest. But I vary it throughout my routine... never the same.

That said I get bored if I wait 3 minutes between sets personally... my max is about 2.



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