Stronglifts (5x5) How much rest between sets/exercises

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chrisb75
chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
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I am starting Stronglifts 5x5 today. How much rest between sets and exercises? I have read anywhere from 45s to 5 minutes!

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  • Shfiftyfive
    Shfiftyfive Posts: 261
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    Enough to be ready for the next set. I'm doing a similar linear progression program (Practical Programming) and I take a lot more between Squats and Deadlifts than Bench Press and OHP. Usually around 5-8 minutes for Squats and DLs and 2-4 for Bench and OHP. Knowing how much is really based on knowing your own body and knowing what "recovered enough" feels like to do the next set.
  • BostonBee
    BostonBee Posts: 13
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    For squats and deadlifts, I usually wait a few minutes in between sets. For bench press, overhead press, and rows, I wait about 60-90 seconds.
  • dlwyatt82
    dlwyatt82 Posts: 1,077 Member
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    Depends on how challenging the set was. If it was easy (and at the beginning of the program, it may not challenge you for quite a while, depending on how strong you are), then 1 minute is fine. As it gets harder, increase the rests to as much as 5 minutes.
  • chrisb75
    chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
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    Great. This makes a lot sense :) Thank you!

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