between sets

startrekkermd

Noob question - what do people usually do the one or two minutes between muscle focused sets - just let your HR come down, vs I've seen people do ab work, vs work an opposing muscle immediately ?

(I do rest between compound exercises like squats or deadlifts...)

Cherimoose

startrekkermd wrote: »

what do people usually do the one or two minutes between muscle focused sets

People do all sorts of things. Personally i only stop working out if i need the rest, or if i'm setting up for the next exercise. I tend to cycle between muscle groups, so there's a rest built in to that.

kindrabbit

It depends what I am doing on any particular day. The 2 types of strength training I like are:

stronglifts where they recommend at least a minute between sets so you can lift as heavy as you can. During that rest time I'm just pacing and mobilising my shoulders and hips and psyching myself up for the next lift

The other type is what I think people call supersets where I just crank them out as quickly as possible with as little rest as possible. (I try and do 1 minute on 1 minute off or wait until my heart rate goes down to 120) Time between sets is used changing the weights and setting myself up for the next set

icck

I tend to just keep mobile, walk around the area a bit, or get ready for the next set if I'm changing equipment. I find if I just stand or sit for my rest I find it harder to start the next set.

I find it interesting watching people between sets if I'm doing cardio or during my rest sometimes - I've seen people who dance around a bit between sets which always makes me smile.

jacklfc88

I don't tend to stick to rigid resting periods really. Just listen to your body. If you feel ready for another set do it!

Rob_in_MI

It depends. If I'm strapped for time, I'll go opposite muscles and circuit quickly. On days that involve heavy bench or leg work, I take a minute or two and move around while my HR comes down.

blobby10

I rest for 60-90 secs between sets and as I started getting a bit bored watching the clock, decided to do 20 standing ab crunchies off each leg then 20 star jumps then 20 further ab crunchies. Fills the space nicely, keeps my heart rate up and, if Im doing squats, stretches my glutes a bit so DOMS is lessened

Packerjohn

Bit of mobility work.

Azdak

Most people I see just sit on the bench and text their friends.

Willbenchforcupcakes

I'll text a friend or talk with my coach or a teammate, spot someone.

Azexas

I do the strong lifts and the app has a timer for resting between sets. I tend to log into mfp and log my exercise or preplan my meals for the day. When in done with that I'll do some stretching between sets or grab weights to set up my next lift.

PeachyPlum

I usually stretch or dance, depending on what music the gym is playing that day.

jemhh

I stretch or set up for the next exercise half the time and the other half of the time I read a book.

yusaku02

I change weights, text/snapchat with people, zone out/look around, get a drink or do a few pull-ups/stretches

vfit10

Depends on how your body recuperate I usually rest 35 to 45 sec then back on action .

10inprogress

I superset and circuit most of my lifts to utilise that time. If I'm feeling worn out on a major lift, I just stretch or pace and get ready for the added weight.

thesupremeforce

I usually stroll out of the room into the larger fitness area for a drink of water. I keep the water there in order to force myself to take a stroll between sets.

DopeItUp

Lie down gasping for breath, typically.

arditarose

give people the stink eye

cyronius

Facebook and reddit

kerbeya1

Karen_libert wrote: »

It depends what I am doing on any particular day. The 2 types of strength training I like are:

stronglifts where they recommend at least a minute between sets so you can lift as heavy as you can. During that rest time I'm just pacing and mobilising my shoulders and hips and psyching myself up for the next lift

The other type is what I think people call supersets where I just crank them out as quickly as possible with as little rest as possible. (I try and do 1 minute on 1 minute off or wait until my heart rate goes down to 120) Time between sets is used changing the weights and setting myself up for the next set

Your second seem more like a drop set than a super set.