rest between sets and exercises

staceylmstar193
staceylmstar193 Posts: 3 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hey guys and gals. I'm super new the strength training. Currently I'm doing 30 seconds between sets and 1 min between exercises. Is that bad? Also, I don't have a "program" I'm following per say, I'm just finding exercises off Pinterest to do for certain areas I want to work on. Any advice?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Follow a program with prescribed lifts and rest times. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you
  • ricka1962
    ricka1962 Posts: 84 Member
    I don't follow a specific program. Nothing wrong with following a program I just basically set my own. I tend to rest between 30-90 seconds depending on whether I'm lifting heavy (6 reps or less) or light (12 reps or more). Heavy sets I rest 90, light I rest 30. No hard and fast rule BTW. I find the shorter rests keeps me moving faster and keep the volume higher. But the longer rest on heavy days is where the strength comes. My two cents.
  • 101810191020
    101810191020 Posts: 51 Member
    I take 60 seconds between sets and 90-120 seconds between exercises
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Depends on your goals and your program.....

    If you are focused on strength then for your heavy lifts the traditional rest period is 2 - 4 minutes to allow your ATP to replenish.

    Shorter rest periods are normal for a hypertrophy workout.

    Shorter again for endurance or conditioning training with weights.
  • suttmia1287
    suttmia1287 Posts: 16 Member
    When I’m resting between really heavy sets (95-100% 1RM) I usually rest a solid 3 minutes or more.

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