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sloththeshovel Posts: 2 Joined: 2007/09/17	2007/09/18, 01:16 AM Hi. I just started the intermediate muscle mass gaining fitness plan. I was wondering, is there a set time I should wait in between sets?
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2007/09/18, 07:29 PM Depending on your training goals, the accepted standards are: 1. Strength: 3-5 minutes 2. Power: 3-5 minutes 3. Hypertrophy: 30s - 1.5 minutes 4. Muscular Endurance: <30s For numbers 1 and 2 in particular, it's not just about catching your breath or letting the lactic acid get cleared out, but it's also about letting your nervous system re-set, so to speak. With these two types of training, a great stress is put upon your neurological system, and it needs a chance, as well. But if 5 minutes sounds too long, think about this: both Strongman Bill Kazmier and the mighty Ed Coan were both known for taking 10-15 minutes in between sets of heavy squats... -------------- Michael Humble, even in Victory.
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2007/09/18, 09:53 PM i can take a power nap in 5 min :p lol
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2007/09/18, 09:53 PM i can take a power nap in 5 min :p lol
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/09/18, 10:53 PM I've recommended this in the past. Ask Pemdas about it. ============ Quoting from Velasca: i can take a power nap in 5 min :p lol ============= -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/09/19, 08:23 AM Let your body be your guide. That is, rest depending on your goals as you deem necesary to advance the 'gains' you wish to realize as Michael posted. There is alot to be said for being 'intuitive'. -------------- Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer
sloththeshovel Posts: 2 Joined: 2007/09/17	2007/09/19, 01:25 PM thanks guys :)