Rest betwen sets? 5X5...

[decoboy]

OK, I'm into my 5th week of the 5X5 program and I find that I'm taking longer rest in between sets in order to get all the reps in.

What would be the MAX amount of time I should rest between sets?

 

[miked8c]

5 min is what you should be shooting for once the weight starts getting to the point where your really pushin.

 

[decoboy]

5 min is what you should be shooting for once the weight starts getting to the point where your really pushin.

Really? That seems like a lot of time, that would push the entire work out to about 1 1/2 hours.

 

[themondtster]

When I did it towards the end I did it by feel....2min to 5min. The heavier I got the longer it took. I usually got it done in 60 to 75 though. When I first started I could knock it out in about 45min with some accessories added. I would rest just long to where you feel you can complete the next set.

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[Project X 24]

I am in my 10th week of 5x5 and the weights are starting to get high and I take as long as 5-7 mins in between sets. It starts to take awhile after the weights get heavier. I recently failed for the 1st time on my power cleans at 225 only got 5,5,4,5,4. It gets taxing the longer you keep at it.

 

[decoboy]

OK thanks everyone so it's normal to take a little longer as the weight gets longer.

@ Project X how did you incorporate power cleans into the 5X5 program, very interested.

 

[Project X 24]

OK thanks everyone so it's normal to take a little longer as the weight gets longer.

@ Project X how did you incorporate power cleans into the 5X5 program, very interested.

I took out Barbell rows in workout A of SL5x5. I thought it would make the routine harder which in my opinion it does and it makes workout A a pain in the ass the higher the weights get. Overall it was a good choice in my opinion.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Yea take as much time as needed, I think 5-7 would be the MAX. Power cleans are good, I always get good back size and strength from deads alone