Thread: How long do YOU rest between sets?

I am at the point in my training where I am trying to tune it to really dial up my results. Right now I am stuck on how long to rest between sets. It seems like to me, I don't feel right resting less than 90ish seconds because my heart rate is still so high from the previous set. So I'm just wondering if you all think I should rest longer, shorter, or stay the same. What works for YOU?

What ate your goals with the routine your on? Strength,conditioning,or size? Those thinks matter a great deal in regards to rest time.

Originally Posted by Mountain Monster

What ate your goals with the routine your on? Strength,conditioning,or size? Those thinks matter a great deal in regards to rest time.

Sorry bro, I should have included that. For about the next 45 days I will be basically trying to put on some size without a all out bulk. I guess you could call it a recomp but my goal is to just add lean mass without body fat. I'm starting my cut at the end of next month.

I know everyone is a little different,but 90 sec is my target for rest when I'm training for size too bro.whether I'm ready or not. Its more of a conditioning factor with the not feeling ready.we just gotta suck it up and push it brother!

Originally Posted by Mountain Monster

I know everyone is a little different,but 90 sec is my target for rest when I'm training for size too bro.whether I'm ready or not. Its more of a conditioning factor with the not feeling ready.we just gotta suck it up and push it brother!

I hear ya bro. My conditioning isn't the greatest lol

Lol i know what ya mean,when I change my routine from strength training with alot of rest between sets to a mass cycle and routine the first few weeks are more work on my lungs and heartrate than anything! My two month size routine is brutal too!

60 to 90 sec. per set. Just depends on how far I'm into my sets and what exercises I have already done.
If for say I'm doing chest exercises than I generally start out with incline bench. 60 sec rest between sets. Than I will move on to dumbbell flat bench press. 5 sets and I will take 90 sec rest per set. It allows time for the muscle to rest and the blood flow to go to the target muscle group. You get alot better pumps and a better workout by resting 60 to 90 sec per set.

For me it always depends on which workout routine im using.Since I am always trying different routines my rest times are always changing to suit that particular workout.

Originally Posted by F.I.S.T.

For me it always depends on which workout routine im using.Since I am always trying different routines my rest times are always changing to suit that particular workout.

Fist, hook me up with some of your articles on this subject!

I rest for 60 seconds in most cases.I need a little more time when I am doing legs.