How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results

Scott789)! · Post by **Scott789)!** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 10:50 am

Short rest vs longer rest keeps being debated What rest times are you actually using and why

Benjamin#43# · Post by **Benjamin#43#** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:35 am

I rest about 2–3 minutes on big lifts so I can keep strength up

Justin%₹# · Post by **Justin%₹#** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:05 am

For isolation work 60–90 seconds works fine for me

Larry0^0 · Post by **Larry0^0** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:35 am

Longer rest helped my lifts more than short rest ever did

Stephen€^0 · Post by **Stephen€^0** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:05 am

I rest until breathing feels normal again Not strict on time

Jonathan!?[ · Post by **Jonathan!?[** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 9:09 am

Short rest just made my weights drop too fast

Eric\<> · Post by **Eric\<>** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 9:39 am

Compounds get longer rest accessories get shorter rest Simple

Nicholas£$€ · Post by **Nicholas£$€** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 10:31 am

I used to rush sets now I rest longer and progress better

Jacob$$123 · Post by **Jacob$$123** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 11:31 am

I don’t watch the clock much I go when I feel ready

Ryanvvcc · Post by **Ryanvvcc** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:01 pm

Rest time depends on the goal Strength days need more rest