Rest between sets

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JohnGym		Rest between sets	02-08-2011 @ 12:46
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	I have asked this question in my journal but nobody ever goes in there so I will ask here and hope for a response My training has recently got harder as the weights are steadily ramping up. Due to the increased intensity, I have been forced to take longer rests between sets. Today, I took 3 minutes between set 1 and set 2. I took 4 minutes between set 3 and set 4. I took 5 minutes between set 4 and set 5. Set 5 is my final heavy set. I have a two questions: Would you say the rest periods I take are too long, too short or just right? How much rest do you usually take between your penultimate set and final set? Thanks.

GATES		...	02-08-2011 @ 12:54
What's your thoughts on one legged drills? Member 1725, 4343 posts SQ 250, BP 125, DL 272.5 647.5 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq	i rest just as much as i need too or less am trying to get some conditioning in.

jimmy312894		...	02-08-2011 @ 12:56
312894 is jimmys prison number Member 402, 472 posts SQ 240, BP 180, DL 270 690.0 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq	i rest until i think im ready for the next set ,no particular time but once on heavy weight probably is about 4-5 minutes between sets other people may differ i think its what ever u require to prepare yourself for the next lift

Duncan		...	02-08-2011 @ 13:25
deadlift 300kg conventional ? never gonna happen Member 414, 1127 posts SQ 275, BP 187.5, DL 317.5 780.0 kgs @ 115kgs Eq	Some sport scientists recommend taking as much as 10-15 mins for maximal weights

SMed		...	02-08-2011 @ 13:28
a splendid chap, unlike some bitches on here Member 1670, 1705 posts SQ 190, BP 112.5, DL 220 522.5 kgs @ 89.5kgs UnEq	When it gets heavy, I take a minimum of 5 minutes, often more if I'm working in with a few people. Rest until you think you're ready for the next set, especially if you're going heavy.

Cuddles		...	02-08-2011 @ 14:04
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280 620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator	Take my time on anything over about 80%, the rest I just get on with it. I try and keep the rest on assistance to just enough, wouldn't say I'm rushing but I'm not hanging around either I think people spend far too much time sitting around being lazy and try and justify it with some pseudo science.

Duncan		...	02-08-2011 @ 14:09
deadlift 300kg conventional ? never gonna happen Member 414, 1127 posts SQ 275, BP 187.5, DL 317.5 780.0 kgs @ 115kgs Eq	Cuddles said:Take my time on anything over about 80%, the rest I just get on with it. I try and keep the rest on assistance to just enough, wouldn't say I'm rushing but I'm not hanging around either I think people spend far too much time sitting around being lazy and try and justify it with some pseudo science. I don't do what I said, only pointed it out.


Wiegieboard		...	02-08-2011 @ 14:16
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11329 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	I tend to take as long as I need really. Normally around 5 mins for powerlifting and normally a minute or two for my oly style stuff.

Cuddles		...	02-08-2011 @ 14:16
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280 620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator	Duncan said: I don't do what I said, only pointed it out. LOL, that wasnt aimed at you mate. I just see so many people take twice as long for a workout than is necessary and justify it with some bo***cks they read on t-rag. I do think rushing the heavy stuff is stupid too mind you.

Duncan		...	02-08-2011 @ 14:18
deadlift 300kg conventional ? never gonna happen Member 414, 1127 posts SQ 275, BP 187.5, DL 317.5 780.0 kgs @ 115kgs Eq	Cuddles said: LOL, that wasnt aimed at you mate. I just see so many people take twice as long for a workout than is necessary and justify it with some bo***cks they read on t-rag. I do think rushing the heavy stuff is stupid too mind you. Haha, didn't think so just wasn't sure!

JohnGym		...	02-08-2011 @ 22:02
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Thanks all. Much appreciated.

DomRedshaw		...	02-08-2011 @ 23:30
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255 627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	i take around 5 minutes for heavy sets, if a set feels abit easy then i dont rest as long. i think the best thing is to take as long as you feel you need. your reps should tell you if youve had enough rest, for example if u only get 3-4 reps on something u usually get 5 on, take an extra minute or so, if ur still gettin the target amount of reps then your rest time is ok

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	02-08-2011 @ 23:38
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts	I commence my next set when I feel ready!

Samthepigman		...	03-08-2011 @ 20:33
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300 705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	between 2 and 3 mins. any longer and i dont feel pumped for the lift.

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