How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?
How long to rest between sets: 2-5 minutes for heavy strength work, 60-90 seconds for hypertrophy, 30-60 seconds for endurance — and why goal matters most.
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How long to rest between sets: 2-5 minutes for heavy strength work, 60-90 seconds for hypertrophy, 30-60 seconds for endurance — and why goal matters most.
7 signs you need a deload week: stalled lifts, rising soreness, poor sleep, dreading training, nagging joint pain, falling motivation and missed sessions.