resting between sets

**assassin** · 05-09-2006, 04:34 PM

what's the optimum rest time between sets....i read various things mostly they say from 30 sec. to 2 min max

.....i followed the 30 sec theory for a while but i feel now it makes the workout a cardio like......they also say that there are researches saying that resting for only 3o sec result in more hormonal release in the body....also could much rest ruin the workout??

**fufu** · 05-09-2006, 04:37 PM

depends on your goals.

If you are lifting at very high intesities and low reps(1-3) you may want to rest longer(2-5 minutes). If you want greater endurance you can just go with shorters RI's like 30-60 seconds, or super-sets. There are alot of different scenarios.

I usually keep my RI's between 60-120 seconds.

**Tough Old Man** · 05-09-2006, 06:53 PM

Depends on your type of training. right now on big lifts i take between 3-4 mins between sets as i go to failure on everything. On smaller body parts, I take 2 mins.

Then I'll change up my training with more volume and more reps and and only take 30-60 seconds. All depends my friend.

Changing up is changing your intensity. IMO, this must be done all the time to obtain your maximum genetic potential.

**TJ Cline** · 05-09-2006, 06:55 PM

About 2 min for me on big lifts like squats or deads, for the fluff BS 1 min is enough.

**Tough Old Man** · 05-09-2006, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

About 2 min for me on big lifts like squats or deads, for the fluff BS 1 min is enough.

you lying fucking weasle. I have seen you lift here. Do a set and come in and post some and then go back out and do a set. This fuck takes 10 min's between sets and still grows like the bullshit I post.

**Yanick** · 05-09-2006, 08:35 PM

In between PR attempts anywhere from 3-10min, basically until you feel ready.

for high intensity (85-95% of 1RM) 2-3min is about it.

It also depends on what lift you are doing, a deadlift may take longer to recover from than a bench press.

as others have said, it depends on your goals as well. For hypertrophy training 1-2 min is enough, for more conditioning type work you will rest under 1 min or superset or do circuits.

**CowPimp** · 05-09-2006, 10:23 PM

30-90 seconds is generally considered optimal for hypertrophy.

30 seconds or less is generally considered optimal for endurance.

3-5 minutes is generally considered optimal for strength.

**Gazhole** · 05-10-2006, 12:54 AM

I generally take 90 seconds, but if it was particularly high intensity ill take 120.

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