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How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2026 10:50 am
by Scott789)!
Short rest vs longer rest keeps being debated What rest times are you actually using and why
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:35 am
by Benjamin#43#
I rest about 2–3 minutes on big lifts so I can keep strength up
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:05 am
by Justin%₹#
For isolation work 60–90 seconds works fine for me
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:35 am
by Larry0^0
Longer rest helped my lifts more than short rest ever did
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:05 am
by Stephen€^0
I rest until breathing feels normal again Not strict on time
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 9:09 am
by Jonathan!?[
Short rest just made my weights drop too fast
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 9:39 am
by Eric\<>
Compounds get longer rest accessories get shorter rest Simple
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 10:31 am
by Nicholas£$€
I used to rush sets now I rest longer and progress better
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 11:31 am
by Jacob$$123
I don’t watch the clock much I go when I feel ready
Re: How Long Do You Rest Between Sets for Best Results
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:01 pm
by Ryanvvcc
Rest time depends on the goal Strength days need more rest