mrmark Londoner Registered Joined Jan 9, 2006 Messages 1,001 Reaction score 4 Points 0 Location London Nov 27, 2006 #1 I'm hoping that this section hasn't been exhausted elsewhere but what do you guys reckon is the ideal time in between sets for optimal hypertrophy? I've heard it should 1min... but also 90 seconds but still in the 8-12 reps range. Any help on this would be much appreciated
I'm hoping that this section hasn't been exhausted elsewhere but what do you guys reckon is the ideal time in between sets for optimal hypertrophy? I've heard it should 1min... but also 90 seconds but still in the 8-12 reps range. Any help on this would be much appreciated
Spud Registered User Registered Joined Nov 9, 2005 Messages 751 Reaction score 2 Points 0 Location Hart House! Nov 27, 2006 #2 That long? I usually go for 30-45 seconds. Or, when training with a partner, it's one right after the other.
That long? I usually go for 30-45 seconds. Or, when training with a partner, it's one right after the other.
MCx2 Señor Member Registered Joined Feb 18, 2006 Messages 7,835 Reaction score 144 Points 0 Location Florida, USA Nov 27, 2006 #3 I'm training for size right now and I'm using 90-120 sec. RI's. When I was doing a 5x5 type program I was resting 3-5 minutes in between sets.
I'm training for size right now and I'm using 90-120 sec. RI's. When I was doing a 5x5 type program I was resting 3-5 minutes in between sets.
P-funk Patrick Elite Member Joined Dec 6, 2002 Messages 29,784 Reaction score 48 Points 48 Age 44 Location AZ Nov 27, 2006 #4 somewhere between 30-90sec