Optimal rest time between sets?

[jokerthief]

I've heard anywhere from 1-4 minutes. I'm getting frustrated trying to find the correct answer. So what is the optimal rest time between sets?

[2+2 wannabe]

4 is too long

I've heard 1 1/2 minutes is optimal

[diebitter]

Depends what you're trying to do. If it's less weight/lots of reps, and you're after toning/aerobic benefits, <30 seconds.

If heavier 60-100 seconds tops.

NEVER 4 unless you're involved in very heavy weightlifting.

[2+2 wannabe]

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Depends what you're trying to do. If it's less weight/lots of reps, and you're after toning/aerobic benefits, <30 seconds.

If heavier 60-100 seconds tops.

NEVER 4 unless you're involved in very heavy weightlifting.

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very good answer

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Between 1 to 4 beers.

[mason55]

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I've heard anywhere from 1-4 minutes. I'm getting frustrated trying to find the correct answer. So what is the optimal rest time between sets?

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Generally you can take 5 minutes between sets. If you feel like you're dominating your opponent (ie you won 6-1 or 6-0) you probably want to hurry and get back on the court. If you got your butt kicked in the last set you want to drag out the break as long as possible. Try faking a cramp and talking to your coach.

[Eurotrash]

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I've heard anywhere from 1-4 minutes. I'm getting frustrated trying to find the correct answer. So what is the optimal rest time between sets?

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Generally you can take 5 minutes between sets. If you feel like you're dominating your opponent (ie you won 6-1 or 6-0) you probably want to hurry and get back on the court. If you got your butt kicked in the last set you want to drag out the break as long as possible. Try faking a cramp and talking to your coach.

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if there's one thing I can appreciate, it's a bad tennis joke.


advantage, Mason

[jokerthief]

Thanks, this helps a lot.

[Crimson]

lol nh. took me way to long to understand, but when i got it, i laughed.

[Martin]

Only in Austrian strongman events where they have to call the competitors out of the beer tent /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Cosimo]

what about between, say, windsprints?

[Spladle Master]

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

No rest is for aerobic/circuit training and lots of rest is for strength training, could be 5 minutes between sets. Like others have said its depends on what you are doing. If you are building muscle 60-90 seconds is good. You wont be doing something wrong if you rest a little more if you are just starting off. You want to keep your heart rate up while you lift. Just keep in mind your muscles will recover faster than your heart. So it might feel like you are not ready for your next set but you probably are.

[xorbie]

60-250 seconds is good for size building.

More if you are doing strength training with high weights.

[jokerthief]

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More if you are doing strength training with high weights.

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Are you talking 2-4 reps here?

[xorbie]

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More if you are doing strength training with high weights.

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Are you talking 2-4 reps here?

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Yeah. I mean I think it depends on the excercise though. For some it could be 5-6.