Can I still get big with long rest period

[the_general64]

i usually take 3-5 min rest period. now i heard this long rest period is used when training for strength but can i still get big with this rest period or do i need to shorten it up?

 

[kenwood]

my R.I's are usually 2-3min

 

[CowPimp]

I think so, sure. It isn't optimal, but it isn't worthless either.

 

[PWGriffin]

I think the diet is more important than ur resting intervals. IMO

 

[mike456]

why do you rest so long if you train for size? Does it take you that long to recover? Do you train to failure on every set or something?

 

[fufu]

You can just switch your RI's up now and then for a change.

 

[assassin]

1-2 minuts is better

 

[KC Lifter]

Resting 3-5 min shouldn't be needed unless you're lifting in the 4-6 rep range all the time. I usually don't rest longer then maybe 2-3 min if doing heavy squats,bench or DL most other exercises I rest 1 to1 1/2 min.

 

[assassin]

they say 60 sec is best for hypertrophy ... i think if you can't lift so heavy at 1 RI then increAse it to 90 sec ....
i'd say
60 sec for 10 reps at 12 RM

2-3 sec for for 4-6 reps at 8 RM

 

[JonnyStead]

My rest periods vary because I train with someone - so it depends how quickly we recover and get through the next persons set etc - but I still get consistent gains - Keep an eye on it but I wouldnt over fret. Just IMO