Thread: how long to rest between different exercises

it all depends on wha you weight lifting goals are man, there is no official set rest time that all lifters abide by. If you are going for strength then you may want to rest longer than if you are trying to shock the muscles into hypertrophy, but a variety in your training is important.

Learn to know your body. Test 30 secs , 45, etc ... Some people can rest 30 secs and be all new... others have to do the full minute and a half.

i find that different muscles need different time. i always gotta rest my chest pretty long, cuz otherwise i get real weak. My legs i take a couple minutes too, cuz i get dizzy if i go to fast. but all the other muscles... arms, shoulders, whatever... i dont wait more than a minute.

all depends on your goals. Also, you may want to very your rest interval week to week depending on the intensity level you are working at. Lifting heavy?? rest longer.....next week lift lighter and rest less. I like 30-60sec.

Originally posted by P-funk
all depends on your goals. Also, you may want to very your rest interval week to week depending on the intensity level you are working at. Lifting heavy?? rest longer.....next week lift lighter and rest less. I like 30-60sec.

what would be the approximate rest time for training for hypertrophy vs. training for strength?