5 mins too much???

**radar1234** · 08-23-2004, 06:16 PM

i rest 4-5 mins between heavy sets:sets of 2-3 reps max.
is that too much rest??

**Aboot** · 08-23-2004, 06:46 PM

No, that's pretty average when going for heavy maxs.

**radar1234** · 08-23-2004, 07:50 PM

thanks for the feedback

**ImmmtheIceman** · 08-23-2004, 11:13 PM

Thats ok I guess. Lately ive been resting based on my heartrate. if its beating normally, ill start the next set. if im out of breath ill usually wait alittle longer

**znak** · 08-24-2004, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by ImmmtheIceman

Thats ok I guess. Lately ive been resting based on my heartrate. if its beating normally, ill start the next set. if im out of breath ill usually wait alittle longer

Agree totally. I lift when I back at about homeostatis. If you don't wait long enough, it is a waste of time 'cause your reps or weight will fall off too quickly.

If I am still sweating, I haven't waited too long.

**doby48** · 08-24-2004, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by ImmmtheIceman

Thats ok I guess. Lately ive been resting based on my heartrate. if its beating normally, ill start the next set. if im out of breath ill usually wait alittle longer

I determine my rest periods based on my heart rate as well.

**chicamahomico** · 08-24-2004, 10:15 PM

Will you marry me lol? Thought I was the only one who did that, every day I am more impressed with the members of this forum.

Originally Posted by doby48

I determine my rest periods based on my heart rate as well.

As for rest periods between sets, I would say 5 mins is too much unless you are working in a 2-4 rep range or attempting a max single. If you find you need 5 mins to get a target number of reps at a given weight I would slowly work the rest period downward until you can do the same set/rep scheme with a 3 to 3.5 minute rest interval.