J jond Registered Joined Nov 2, 2002 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Richmond, Va Nov 30, 2002 #1 How long should you rest between sets? I've seen guys rest for a few minutes, and I've seen people only rest for 30 seconds. .
How long should you rest between sets? I've seen guys rest for a few minutes, and I've seen people only rest for 30 seconds. .
Mudge Senior Member Elite Member Joined Jun 1, 2002 Messages 24,233 Reaction score 229 Points 63 Location Bay Area Nov 30, 2002 #2 For bodybuilding 60-120 seconds, for heavier weights more rest - like powerlifting, can go 3-5 minutes. I'm currently at 2 minutes, so I set my stopwatch for 1:50 countdown.
For bodybuilding 60-120 seconds, for heavier weights more rest - like powerlifting, can go 3-5 minutes. I'm currently at 2 minutes, so I set my stopwatch for 1:50 countdown.
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Joined Dec 18, 2000 Messages 4,965 Reaction score 13 Points 0 Age 53 Location Canada Dec 1, 2002 #3 What Mudge said
Arnold Numero Uno Staff member Administrator Joined Nov 29, 2000 Messages 82,109 Reaction score 3,072 Points 113 Location Las Vegas Dec 2, 2002 #4 for me it also depends on the work-out I am on, e.g. legs, in which I rest longer especially if I am doing heavy squats.
for me it also depends on the work-out I am on, e.g. legs, in which I rest longer especially if I am doing heavy squats.
F firestorm Banned Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Messages 7,723 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Age 61 Location New Jersey Dec 2, 2002 #5 I'm 1:30 between sets except on Suats, deadlifts. Those 2:30.