time between sets

[elfin1mf]

I have heard 5 minutes or longer between sets for mass. Why do I now hear all these people either doing like 1 minute or even supersetting for mass? Honestly I go for mass and I do not feel like I need more than a minute between sets. However I thought of something. Why not do 1 set per hour, every hour every day? Wouldnt this put more energy into muscle growth and the absolute least energy into endurance? If you have absolutely nothing to do while on cycle, like me.. and enjoy working out at home, is there any reason why this would not actually be better?

[Machdiesel]

I think time between sets is HUGELY under looked for most people who train seriously. If you keep a log and know exactly how much you lift every week not keeping time between sets its very detrimental. Most people think they take the same amount of time between sets but without a stop watch 2 minutes can feel the same as 4 minutes. If your on bench and take 4 minutes for your max one week then next week without knowing only take 2 youll prob lift less and be pissed you didnt get stronger. When I am cutting I take 2 minutes between sets, When bulking I take 3 minutes. Believe it or not this extra minute is a pretty big deal. Its almost liek cardio for your muscles, after taking 2 minutes that extra minute while bulking will do wonders and your lifts will all go up. I use the Iron man HIT workout and this is talked about and has really helped me in gettting stronger
I only cut for about 4-6 weeks then jump on a 12 week bulker and repeat so switching that timing up is a great way to get stronger while your bulking.

[elfin1mf]

OK I think I will go 3 minutes from now on. Thanks, but anyone ever tried 1 set per hour?

[East Coast Kid]

1 set per hour? I'm confused...

For me, my rest time depends upon what my training goals are at the moment. When cutting/endurance training I aim for 30 seconds between sets, and no more than 45 seconds. During my hypertrophy phase it's around 60-90 seconds and when I'm doing power/strength things I'll take up to 2 minutes depending upon the exercise.

None of this is set in stone, it's just what I've found I am most comfortable with.

[ranging1]

OK I think I will go 3 minutes from now on. Thanks, but anyone ever tried 1 set per hour?

time taken netween sets its actualy used to resore CNS strength and ATP resoration in muscles

longer rest breaks are usually given for people who are training for strength since ATP restoration will effect your strength anilities

usually full ATP resoration takes between 90seconds-120 seconds after a set, however CNS and other body functioncs can take up to 5 minutes to fully restore themselves

however its commanly documented that depending on the exercise the human body is fully able to do a proper set within 3-5 minutes breaks

its usually dependent on the amount fo muscles worked during a set, e.g you would not take a 5 minute break between a bicep curl since thats just stupid, u wouldnt need more then 2-3 minutes rest

however lets say you were doing a heavy deadlift of 240kg for 8 reps, you could take a 3-4 minute break between sets since you using so much muscle and CNS strength to lift the weight, and most people will find that 3-4 minutes goes by fast after lifting that much weight

its VERY rare to need more then 4 minutes ever between sets, people who could probably beneefit from 5 minutes breaks are BIG powerlifters who say are deadlifting over the 300kg mark since this requires ALOT of CNS strength and rest breaks are important to maintain a good strength throughout their workout

[Monster87]

time taken netween sets its actualy used to resore CNS strength and ATP resoration in muscles

longer rest breaks are usually given for people who are training for strength since ATP restoration will effect your strength anilities

usually full ATP resoration takes between 90seconds-120 seconds after a set, however CNS and other body functioncs can take up to 5 minutes to fully restore themselves

however its commanly documented that depending on the exercise the human body is fully able to do a proper set within 3-5 minutes breaks

its usually dependent on the amount fo muscles worked during a set, e.g you would not take a 5 minute break between a bicep curl since thats just stupid, u wouldnt need more then 2-3 minutes rest

however lets say you were doing a heavy deadlift of 240kg for 8 reps, you could take a 3-4 minute break between sets since you using so much muscle and CNS strength to lift the weight, and most people will find that 3-4 minutes goes by fast after lifting that much weight

its VERY rare to need more then 4 minutes ever between sets, people who could probably beneefit from 5 minutes breaks are BIG powerlifters who say are deadlifting over the 300kg mark since this requires ALOT of CNS strength and rest breaks are important to maintain a good strength throughout their workout

Best response.

[elfin1mf]

killer man! thanks so much this is exactly what I wanted to know. there is alot of confusing info out there you know, but this just makes sense.

[ReX357]

time taken netween sets its actualy used to resore CNS strength and ATP resoration in muscles

longer rest breaks are usually given for people who are training for strength since ATP restoration will effect your strength anilities

usually full ATP resoration takes between 90seconds-120 seconds after a set, however CNS and other body functioncs can take up to 5 minutes to fully restore themselves

however its commanly documented that depending on the exercise the human body is fully able to do a proper set within 3-5 minutes breaks

its usually dependent on the amount fo muscles worked during a set, e.g you would not take a 5 minute break between a bicep curl since thats just stupid, u wouldnt need more then 2-3 minutes rest

however lets say you were doing a heavy deadlift of 240kg for 8 reps, you could take a 3-4 minute break between sets since you using so much muscle and CNS strength to lift the weight, and most people will find that 3-4 minutes goes by fast after lifting that much weight

its VERY rare to need more then 4 minutes ever between sets, people who could probably beneefit from 5 minutes breaks are BIG powerlifters who say are deadlifting over the 300kg mark since this requires ALOT of CNS strength and rest breaks are important to maintain a good strength throughout their workout

Good post.

[Twist]

time taken netween sets its actualy used to resore CNS strength and ATP resoration in muscles

longer rest breaks are usually given for people who are training for strength since ATP restoration will effect your strength anilities

usually full ATP resoration takes between 90seconds-120 seconds after a set, however CNS and other body functioncs can take up to 5 minutes to fully restore themselves

however its commanly documented that depending on the exercise the human body is fully able to do a proper set within 3-5 minutes breaks

its usually dependent on the amount fo muscles worked during a set, e.g you would not take a 5 minute break between a bicep curl since thats just stupid, u wouldnt need more then 2-3 minutes rest

however lets say you were doing a heavy deadlift of 240kg for 8 reps, you could take a 3-4 minute break between sets since you using so much muscle and CNS strength to lift the weight, and most people will find that 3-4 minutes goes by fast after lifting that much weight

its VERY rare to need more then 4 minutes ever between sets, people who could probably beneefit from 5 minutes breaks are BIG powerlifters who say are deadlifting over the 300kg mark since this requires ALOT of CNS strength and rest breaks are important to maintain a good strength throughout their workout

Good post man!
Many overlook the fact that when you train your muscles, you are also trying to train you CNS. I strongly believe that in order to make great gains the CNS must also have to repair.

It is worth noting that unlike powerlifters, bb do not want the muscles to fully repair themselves (Milos Sarcev I believe was the first one I heard say this)

[slimy]

I bought a two dollar kitchen timer. **** steroids, that thing changed my life. Yes it beeps. When it does, and somebody looks at you funny, stare at them like you are about to eat their spleen. Then do your work set.

You will be amazed at the progress you make. I'll never guess another rest time in my life.

[Twist]

I use a watch lol...

[ranging1]

Good post man!
Many overlook the fact that when you train your muscles, you are also trying to train you CNS. I strongly believe that in order to make great gains the CNS must also have to repair.

It is worth noting that unlike powerlifters, bb do not want the muscles to fully repair themselves (Milos Sarcev I believe was the first one I heard say this)

very true

most bodybuilder ans pros will keep their rest breaks between 60seconds to 120 seconds for maximum size potential growth

since though ATP restoration and CNS recovery isnt optimised, they are still able to damage muscle fibers which stimulates size gains rather then strength gains

however this is also a contibuting reason why many pro bodybuilders are HUGE but very weak for their size

i persoanly like having the rest breaks since i want both size and strength

and i also i know how many people tease BIG bodybuilders in gym who cant lift much weight

it just looks bad, so i think you should train for both

unless your goal is purely size,

but if you look at most pros, though they may be weak for their size they are still very strong compared to most people

many of them can still bench around the 400-500 pound mark, so even if they are weak for their size it really doesnt matter since their already strong,

alot of them will train towards size becuase aiming at strength can lead to injuries when your already benching at the 500 pound mark

IMO take your rest breaks, as much as it looks good to be big, it looks terrible in the gym when your huge and weak as piss

that my opinion anyways, im sure some people dont mind looking weak as long as they look good