Wait time between reps?

[N.Smitty]

I read this in a muscle magazine a while back, dont know what magazine srry. but ne ways it said something along the lines of
wait 45 second in between sets if u want that "cut" look
1 min between for size
1.5 min between for strength....
any truth or bs? and if bs, what is a good wait time?

[hendrixsolo]

I lift for strength. I think it's stupid to get big if you're not going to be strong. My opinion. I wait 2:30 to 3:00 between sets when I'm doing 5x5. It works for me.

[N.Smitty]

just a side note: hendrixsolo is ontop of his game today...real quick to all replies...props to you! lol

[Bob Smith]

Smitty, as I said in one of your other threads....STOP READING MUSCLE MAGS! They have absolutely no usefullness unless you want contest coverage and pictures. For information, then are garbage. Save your $5/mo and use it to buy some protein.

And as an extension of that comment, whoever wrote the article you are referring to is a moron. Seriously, whats the difference between 45 seconds and 1 minute? Enough time to get in position, thats it. Thats like saying 35 degrees is significantly different than 36 degrees.

What is a good wait time? Long enough to catch your breath and feel ready for your next set, but short enough that you dont cool down in between. Whats the time on that? Probably somewhere between 1.5 mins and 5 minutes depending on what you are doing. For most things, I would say ~2 minutes is a good time.

BTW, did I say how much muscle mags suck? They do.

[youngBuilder]

Originally Posted by hendrixsolo

I lift for strength. I think it's stupid to get big if you're not going to be strong. My opinion. I wait 2:30 to 3:00 between sets when I'm doing 5x5. It works for me.

Im with hendrix on this one...I do change it up sometimes at the end with lightweight and quick sets for a good pump, but im always strength training.

[Bigkarch]

take this to the training forum

[Girth]

Bob nailed it, with both his advice and unsolicited commentary. Rest period manipulation is used to confuse people into thinking that they can/should combine their weight and cardio training.

[CoverModel]

1.5 to 2 minutes is all I wait between sets. enough to catch my breath and focus on the next set.

[Phreezer]

Exactly what Bob said.. If you're a strength athlete you'll need a little more time... but it's more about being ready...


It's obvious that you're new to the whole Body building thing and I think that's awesome.. but remember... there aren't any real tricks here.. it's about hard work.. compound lifts.. Diet.. and more importantly time.. consistantcy.

[MANWHORE]

Well it depends on the workout and then ,if going for strength, depends on your intensity... When i go for 1 rep before or to failure,i need at least 4 min rest for squat and deads because i get lightheaded but when doing smaller muscles even to failure,i only take 1 1/2 to 2 min. .. I'm in and out of the gym in under 35min so i try not to take more rest than i need

[Madcow2]

I have never seen anyone get significantly bigger without getting significantly stronger. I have seen many people constantly using short rest periods between sets, analyzing musclehead mags, and not systematically trying to get stronger at the big lifts spin their wheels for years and make no progress. I leave it to you to decide which boat to get into.

However, I will say those mags are unfit to wipe your butt and totally eliminate whatever little credit BBing has in the training knowledge department. IMO printing their garbage and ignorant articles about training while simultaneously showcasing walking chemistry sets and trying to sell you supplements is morally reprehensible.

End rant.

[Girth]

Originally Posted by Madcow2

IMO printing their garbage and ignorant articles about training while simultaneously showcasing walking chemistry sets and trying to sell you supplements is morally reprehensible.

You should know that adding morals in the business world will only lessen your profit margins. I don't care what the industry. However, I will say, the profound use of metaphors and demonstrative simile is refreshing!

[Bob Smith]

Originally Posted by Girth

You should know that adding morals in the business world will only lessen your profit margins.

Not true.

Look at Dominos Pizza (original owner, not the new owner) ran his business as a Christian organization. Very profitable; invented pizza delivery. Interstate Battery is also a Christian company who's mission statement is all about morals and doing the right thing.

Chick-Fil-A and In-n-Out Burgers are also profitable Christian companies.

[Girth]

While you bring up great examples, and I won't refute them. What company doesn't have a mission statement about doing the right thing, in some way? However, what's put down on paper is rarely translated verbatim, to action.

I still hold that relying on the stupidity of the American public is a shortcut to success. The morality comes into play when you decide if you want to take that shortcut, or pave a new road.

[Bob Smith]

Originally Posted by Girth

While you bring up great examples, and I won't refute them. What company doesn't have a mission statement about doing the right thing, in some way? However, what's put down on paper is rarely translated verbatim, to action.

I still hold that relying on the stupidity of the American public is a shortcut to success. The morality comes into play when you decide if you want to take that shortcut, or pave a new road.

From what I have read, the companies I mentioned are paving that new road. While many companies probably do only pay lip-service to their mission statements and how that relates to employee actions, many companies do take it very seriously.

In todays environment, many people would look disgustingly at the Interstate Battery mission statement that begins with "We want to glorify God...." Can you imagine the contempt and animosity against Interstate by the Liberals in this country? They would probably choose not to do business with Interstate.

On the other hand, and its becoming VERY apparent, that Christians spend money, lots of it, and they are a very profitable group. Look at the incredible success of "The Passion of the Christ" movie, one of the highest grossing movies ever. One of the highest selling fiction authors of the past 50 years is a Christian writer (The "Left Behind" book series). IIRC, that is also the best-selling fiction series ever. The best-selling non-fiction book (I believe ever) is "The Purpose Driven Life," a Christian book by Rick Warren.

Businesses are really beginning to understand the immense financial benefits that marketing to Christians can bring.