Rest period for Mass/Strength

CJMAJOR · 02-05-2002, 09:16 PM

How long do you guys rest between sets when working out? I am trying to gain strength and mass and I rest about 2-3 minutes is the enough or to much?
Thanks for your help

seyone · 02-05-2002, 10:43 PM

I don't think there is any right or wrong answer. you need to rest long enough that you can hit the weights hard the next set. if you rest 2 minutes and can't handle the weight you think you should be using increase your rest. only you know what that magic number is.

**Prince** · 02-06-2002, 10:05 AM

3 minutes is sufficient.

Scotty the Body · 02-06-2002, 11:10 AM

Depends on what exercise your doing, your arms may need less rest than your chest etc.
1-3 min depending on the part, or when your ready.

arbntmare · 02-06-2002, 04:15 PM

i thought it was 90seconds is the best rest??

CJMAJOR · 02-08-2002, 12:33 PM

Ok thanks for your help!

**gopro** · 02-08-2002, 05:48 PM

I prefer 2-4 minutes between sets at most times. However, at times your body needs a shock, something it is not accustomed to...aside from lifting heavier. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to move more rapidly during your workout. Occasionally, try resting 30 seconds to 1 minute between sets...your weights will go down but your intensity will go through the roof!

Quiksilver4917 · 02-09-2002, 06:06 PM

I ususally rest about 2 minutes

02-05-2002, 09:16 PM	#1
CJMAJOR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 103	Rest period for Mass/Strength How long do you guys rest between sets when working out? I am trying to gain strength and mass and I rest about 2-3 minutes is the enough or to much? Thanks for your help
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02-06-2002, 10:05 AM	#3
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Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Depends on what exercise your doing, your arms may need less rest than your chest etc. 1-3 min depending on the part, or when your ready.
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02-08-2002, 12:33 PM	#6
CJMAJOR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 103	Ok thanks for your help!
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02-05-2002, 10:43 PM	#2
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	I don't think there is any right or wrong answer. you need to rest long enough that you can hit the weights hard the next set. if you rest 2 minutes and can't handle the weight you think you should be using increase your rest. only you know what that magic number is.

02-08-2002, 05:48 PM	#7
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 10,509	I prefer 2-4 minutes between sets at most times. However, at times your body needs a shock, something it is not accustomed to...aside from lifting heavier. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to move more rapidly during your workout. Occasionally, try resting 30 seconds to 1 minute between sets...your weights will go down but your intensity will go through the roof!
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02-09-2002, 06:06 PM	#8
Quiksilver4917 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 25	I ususally rest about 2 minutes
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