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ordinaryboy87 Posts: 12 Joined: 2005/07/25	2006/04/05, 10:30 AM Im starting the 8 week muscle mass programme as i want a more structured routine. However how long should i rest between the different exercises. I will be clear i do not mean between sets. I mean how long should i rest between doing say, my reccomended four sets of front dumbell raises and starting my 4 sets of side lateral raises? any help would be really appreciated. thanks
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/04/06, 12:58 AM Rest just long enough to keep good form when starting the next set or exercise. Listen to your body. Shorter rest is better, but don't sacrifice good form or safety. -------------- Hungry and mean!
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/04/08, 06:00 PM Depends on the person. I rest anywhere from 2 minutes, up to 10 the weeks leading up to a competition. It also depends on the exercise, goals, etc. I would not have someone looking to build mass rest 5 minutes between sets, but I would not have a powerlifter lifting every 90 seconds. Exercise selectionis extremely important. When I do snatches, I feel ready again after 30 seconds, but if I don't wait at least 3 minutes, I will fail and not have the explosion needed to complete the lift. -------------- Iron and chalk. Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.