Rest Times Between Sets Shorter or Longer for Growth

[Liam§55]

Some lifters say 60–90 seconds keeps intensity up others go 2–3 minutes to lift heavier What’s been working best for you for hypertrophy lately

[Juan&2]

I’ve been doing 2–3 minutes lately and my strength jumps are way better When I rested only a minute my later sets tanked hard

[Randy€€3]

For isolation work I keep it around 60–90 seconds but for compounds I need at least 2 minutes Otherwise the quality drops

[Wayne76§]

longer rest helped my growth more than short rest Lifting heavier with full recovery beats just rushing sets for a pump

[Lucas£5]

I alternate Heavy weeks = 2–3 minutes Pump focused weeks = 1 minute Keeps training fresh and hits both styles

[Vincent£]

Short rests always gas me out I recover slow so 2 minutes is the sweet spot for me My reps stay consistent

[Ryanvvcc]

If I’m training legs especially squats I need 3 minutes minimum Anything less and I’m just surviving not progressing

[Albert€£3]

60 seconds works fine for cable and machine stuff but not for free weights Different movements need different rest times

[Quincyart]

I’ve tried both and didn’t see huge differences so now I just rest until I feel ready to hit the next set with good form