Rest Interval Between Your Exercise Sets
Rest interval.
I have often been asked this question by many in the gym. So I assume people are not fully aware so thought I will post a topic on this.
Whats the required Rest interval between sets?
The rest period between sets depends a lot on what you are trying to accomplish. There are really 3 ways we can improve…use heavier weight, do more reps with your current heaviest weight, or reduce rest time.
When dieting for instance, the first 2 are probably not going to happen. But the 3rd one can be done. Shortening rest time has a benefit twofold….one is burning more calories of course to the point where it can actually rival a cardio workout. The other being inducing higher test levels.
But if strength is your goal, then higher rest times are required. Research shows that 3 minutes is good, longer than that actually does not benefit in any way as to recovery of any more fibers.
At 3 minutes, around 85% of your creatine stores have replenished. At 5 minutes, that number is barely 90%. So 3 minutes is optimal. However, power lifters routinely take 5+ minutes between sets, and some easter lifters take 15 minute breaks in the middle of a workout. This is because the CNS oftentimes takes even longer to recover from a high intensity set.
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Debra. | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Great tips.
CHAN LEE PENG | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Very useful tips. Well done, my friend, take care!
Westbrook | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
If one is working out in the gym on a regular basis, this would be information for them. Good info.
Ken Gack | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Too few people realize the impact changing your recovery time between sets can make.
I’d never seen the figures on creatine store replenishment.
I typically follow a powerlifting training routine with long rest periods, however between training cycles I do reduce them, very effectively increasing intensity.
Darla Smith | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Very helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.
Liane Schmidt | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Inna Tysoe | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Good info. Thanks. I didn’t know that.
Inna
Morgana | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for the information
nobert soloria bermosa | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
nice points to remember,thanks
Dialga | Dec 2, 2008 | Reply
Helpful facts for anyone who exercises regularly. Nice article!
hfj | Dec 18, 2008 | Reply
Very helpful tips. I usually give myself a couple of minutes between sets.