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Rest period between sets

bofeity Posts: 38 Joined: 2003/03/15	2003/03/16, 07:32 PM I have heard various guides suggest people to give at least 30-60 seconds rest between a set of about 8-12 reps. I have also heard other sources suggesting up to 2 minutes rest and for higher weight even up to 5 minutes rest between sets. But other sources (which i follow) suggest that 30-60 seconds is best because higher level of growth hormone is released then. Any tips or opinions would be helpful.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/03/16, 09:40 PM Depends on your goals....shorter rests for trying to get leaner, for mass longer rests are in order. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
arturo03 Posts: 137 Joined: 2003/02/11	2003/03/17, 03:24 PM bb1fit is right -------------- Get Rugged
bowers Posts: 179 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/04/18, 02:15 AM Rest is an individual based option but as a general guideline no more than three minutes in between sets after three minutes your muscles are as rested as there going to get without time off
metalgearsingh Posts: 44 Joined: 2003/04/12	2003/04/18, 12:12 PM I usually have a 2 minute rest between sets
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2003/04/18, 12:16 PM When you go heavy, you'll need the additional rest minutes. However, if you can do both, you're a powerlifter. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
KageanRage Posts: 78 Joined: 2002/11/29	2003/05/01, 09:43 AM yeah <1min is tough about 2 is easier... im trying to cut my time down as much as possible perhaps just experiment and see how the length of your rest period affects the number of reps achieved on the next set. I was surprised to find no difference even when cutting my rest periods significantly.