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  1. 12-13-2004, 03:16 PM #1
    mushmushi
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    resting time between sets

    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!

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  3. 12-13-2004, 03:18 PM #2
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    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


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    it depends on the intensity you like. everyone is different. i rest for 60 seconds.
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  5. 12-13-2004, 03:27 PM #4
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    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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