how long between sets?

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posted by LukeVTS

i tend to leave about 2 mins between each set. ive always been in the frame of mind that if you had a decent rest, your are able to train heavier and keep the excercise more creatine based and more explosive strength. but like i said, this is frame of mind, im open to other suggestions and theories to back them up. thanks

posted by anti-fat

for str 2-3 min rest with low rep, heavy sets. ya 2 mins is good, but if your still tired then rest bit more.

posted by canibalistic_js

I do no more then 30 seconds

posted by LukeVTS

y is that canibal? are you juiced up? mainly because my body is nowhere near ready for another set after 30 seconds! im stil burning! i imagine u have short workouts bro.

posted by canibalistic_js

I'm "On" and my body repairs itself a lot faster and no, my routines are proabably a lot longer then yours. If I waited to catch my breathe I would be there for an hour. It's mental just keep going.

posted by thebarbarianway

A honest 30 sec rest is BRUTAL! Way to go!

Anyways, re rest periods. The answer is, it 'depends'.

Here are some guidelines I have used and recommend based on recovery abilities and the affects on trained system i.e metabolic or neural system fatigue:

Max Strength Training - Sets of 1-4 (very low rep range) 3-6 min rest

Strength Training - Sets of 4-6 (low rep range) always 2-3 min rest

Hypertrophy Training - Sets of 6-12 (med rep range) about 60 sec rest

Endurance Training - Sets of 12-15+ (high rep range) 30 sec rest

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