For my gym heads: How long are you resting in between sets? Right now I’m doing 30 seconds but is that enough rest time? - ThreadSky

blackneto.bsky.social • 29 days ago

For my gym heads:

How long are you resting in between sets? Right now I’m doing 30 seconds but is that enough rest time?

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cjwvoice.com•29 days ago

Depends on the exercise. For my heaviest compound lifts I’m giving myself 60-90 seconds. For accessories, usually 30-45.

profesoreclipse.bsky.social•29 days ago

I typically rest 3 minutes between sets, I also do 80% of my one rep max for reps so it depends on how hard you're going.

edward-reynolds.bsky.social•29 days ago

It's a calculation based on volume (load*reps*sets) that's modified for your goals. A shorter rest time is great for aerobic and anaerobic capacity but my slow down strength and or size goals. Tldr 30 seconds is great for light loads many sets for weight loss, but not strength/heavy

vetplay-sarge.bsky.social•29 days ago

Depends on what you're doing. Are you doing body weight exercises, machines, weights, generally heavy shit? 30/45 seconds is good for most of it but a minute is good for maximum strength in your sets for weights and heavy shit.
There's also this video of Doctor Mike to help
https://youtu.be/mjdxWPr615w?si=WiwBiGly8w13Bumu

zhippy.bsky.social•28 days ago

1 min is what i typically do, big compound lifts like squat or bench press i do 2 min. Ive also done it by heartrate, starting my set whenever it drops below 110 or something like that (havent done that in a while so idk if 110 is the right #)

inspiringtimmy.bsky.social•29 days ago

I usually do a minute

sortingbulk.bsky.social•29 days ago

I dont. I also don't over train though. People go to the gym to exercise, not rest. 💪

b92bomber.bsky.social•29 days ago

For higher weight days, I rest for two minutes between working sets, for lower weights, which I typically reserve for circuits, I rest one minute between rounds. I rest as little as possible between warmup sets.

daveyourfave.bsky.social•29 days ago

My minimum is 2-3 years

deckpirate.bsky.social•29 days ago

No thoughts, lift until tired rest until not. Personally my mind/body connection is better when not staring at the clock.

psychonot23.bsky.social•29 days ago

5-8 reps 60-120 seconds.

graygallows.bsky.social•29 days ago

Depends on your conditioning. If the set didn't feel too taxing, 30 seconds. If you're exerting more, usually at least a minute to two minutes. There's also no shame in lowering weight if you feel like you're over exerting for your workout plan.

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