longer or shorter rest periods

[mrmarcus]

I work well with shorter rest periods but have been doing some reading on longer rest periods they mentioned that the longer you rest the more reps you can do in the long run. any input on this

 

[Shelby]

http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9985

 

[Moen]

they mentioned that the longer you rest the more reps you can do in the long run

O rly?

 

[STEVO 47]

UOTE=mrmarcus;577876]I work well with shorter rest periods but have been doing some reading on longer rest periods they mentioned that the longer you rest the more reps you can do in the long run. any input on this[/QUOTE]


Whoops misunderstood the question
rest periods between sets.
Obviously yes longer rest more recovery........

 

[Stroyer]

Rest

For me lately it all comes down to how much time I have too train, I prefer rest periods of 3-5 min, but if Im in a rush I keep them all to about 2 min, also for warm ups generally get shorter rest period than my fail sets.

Stroy

 

[SABAGOY]

I just rest till breathing returns to normal.

 

[Bigluice]

Depends on what your goals are. If your bodybuilding then shorter rest periods are better, due to more blood in muscle and bigger pumps. If ur strength training or powerlifting then longer rest periods are better due u get more rest in between sets to lift heavier weights.

 

[Lenny]

I never watch the clock, I just go whenever my body tells me I ready to go again! And for some reason it is quick...just love getting in and out of the gym! But, on compound movements I may take a bit longer in between sets to maximize it!

 

[TherioAxe]

I usually have 30-60sec (MAX) rest between sets. high intesity training.
the burn you gett....HOOO!!!!

 

[therecanonlybe1]

For me lately it all comes down to how much time I have too train, I prefer rest periods of 3-5 min, but if Im in a rush I keep them all to about 2 min, also for warm ups generally get shorter rest period than my fail sets.

Stroy

with a rest like that it must be nice not to have to work or go to school

 

[HIITB$]

I just rest till breathing returns to normal.

this

 

[Biogenix]

15 -30 seconds In and out like a bank robbery!

Especially with all the nonsense/trends going on , Hit it hard and roll out...

Works for me and my goals atm.

BIOGENIX

 

[fisther69]

If I wait over 45 seconds for my next set after I add or subtract plates? I’m just fucken around

 

[maldorf]

I've lost as many as two to three reps by not resting long enough. There is an optimal rest time that you have to find for yourself.

 

[jeroendebleser]

O rly?

Good to see my old handle was as funny as my new one

 

[jeroendebleser]

I've lost as many as two to three reps by not resting long enough. There is an optimal rest time that you have to find for yourself.

Yes and it's definitely not 30-45 secs. My strength dropoff would be huge if I rested only for so long.

 

[Wonton]

I never watch the clock, I just go whenever my body tells me I ready to go again! And for some reason it is quick...just love getting in and out of the gym! But, on compound movements I may take a bit longer in between sets to maximize it!

Not sure I'm even close to the norm but I'm 15 seconds and if really wiped 30 seconds

No idea if it's optimal at all

Also I use a ton of light weight and tier up to heavy

I don't count sets either so but if I change the weight I feel committed to min of 2 sets

 

[alfresco]

Yes and it's definitely not 30-45 secs. My strength dropoff would be huge if I rested only for so long.

Your body will adjust / adapt as you become accustomed to shorter rest periods (not to zero) over time. And it is not about the weight, is about progression but I am sure you already know that

Unless you are a powerlifting. That changes things.

 

[jeroendebleser]

Not sure I'm even close to the norm but I'm 15 seconds and if really wiped 30 seconds

No idea if it's optimal at all

Also I use a ton of light weight and tier up to heavy

I don't count sets either so but if I change the weight I feel committed to min of 2 sets

15 seconds?!

And you still get plenty of reps in on your subsequent sets?

I take my hat off for you, I could never do that.

 

[jeroendebleser]

Your body will adjust / adapt as you become accustomed to shorter rest periods (not to zero) over time. And it is not about the weight, is about progression but I am sure you already know that

Unless you are a powerlifting. That changes things.

True that