Does it really matter how long you rest in between sets?

[hoaxey]

AAh thanks alot everyone. Answered my question. Timtim thanks alot

 

[JDid23]

shorter rest periods = more gh release, improved fat burning

longer rest periods = more test release, improved anabolic state for muscle growth

so if you want to gain size, resting for a longer period of time would be optimal? I figure if you want to burn fat, it's about mostly diet so resting for a short amount of time isn't going to do anything if your diet isn't good?

 

[timtim]

so if you want to gain size, resting for a longer period of time would be optimal? I figure if you want to burn fat, it's about mostly diet so resting for a short amount of time isn't going to do anything if your diet isn't good?

hypertrophy is best around 90 seconds rest. more than that goes to low rep, explosive movements.

 

[kx250rider]

My rest periods vary. No less than 30 seconds, but I try to keep it no more than 90 seconds between regular sets. My recovery for the next set is usually at about 45 seconds, I'd say. But I only do my last set to the breaking point... I do 5 to 8 sets of 12-15 reps, then increase the weight to do the last set where I'm at exhaustion after about the 6th rep. Before that last set, I might wait 2 mins. My goal isn't to get any bigger; just harder & always defined. If my goal were bulking up, I'd be doing it very differently.

Charles

 

[hoaxey]

hypertrophy is best around 90 seconds rest. more than that goes to low rep, explosive movements.

Once again, thanks alot timtim, for your useful advice. Seems like i got to learn in bodybuilding. =)

 

[timtim]

Once again, thanks alot timtim, for your useful advice. Seems like i got to learn in bodybuilding. =)

not a problem. hope it helps.

 

[lweaver]

Anywhere from 1-3 mins according on the exercise, current goals, energy levels, and rep range...

According to Arnold at 1 minute you recover approximately 72% of your contractile ability, and at 3 mins you recover as much as you will without extended rest.

 

[Dial_tone]

Of course it matters. There are some studies that show how much muscle recovers in 30 seconds vs 45, 60, 90, etc.

There are three ways increase stress on a muscle. Increase the weight you lift, increase the reps you do, decrease the rest between sets. Since you've only been lifting two months you don't have the ability to recruit enough muscle fibers to adequately tax yourself. That much is crystal clear if you're ready to go again in 20 seconds.