Anyone have a definitive guide to the utility of different rest times between sets, and how and why to manipulate rest times asa training variable?
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mr_meanor
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There is a guy on youtube named thomas delauer that does a video about this in detail, i will try to dig it up
If you’ve tried his stuff and think he’s legit I’d be glad to hear it thanks
mr_meanor
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I personally dig his info for overall health, he backs up everything with scientific studies. Plus he is ripped. Some of his info may be off for bodybuilding, his content is more intended for overall health and fitness.
mr_meanor
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He has 2 channels. One called sixpackabs.com and one under his name
Couldn’t find anything on rest times, just time under tension vs tonnage
No such thing as definitive in this game...
But there is such a thing as bullshit and I’m trying to bypass it
LeoTC
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Is there something wrong with just keeping them to 90s or less?
Even powerlifting I don't see much benefit to dragging rests out beyond that. Maybe a solid two minutes on max / test days at most.
An extra couple minutes doesn't make X00lbs any less.
My experience anyway.
Even powerlifting I don't see much benefit to dragging rests out beyond that. Maybe a solid two minutes on max / test days at most.
An extra couple minutes doesn't make X00lbs any less.
My experience anyway.
BS applies to everything. You need to figure out things based on your own and your specific goals.
mr_meanor
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my rest times depend on how fast i catch my breath.
If I’m lifting high intensity and low reps rest times don’t need to be as high. If I’m maxing myself out on a higher rep scheme then I need to rest more. Is there utility in trying to reduce that?
mr_meanor
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I think the utility is discipline and drive to get the next set in as soon as physically possible. My best sets are the ones I don't want to do. This is just my opinion but I can tell a difference the next day in a workout I push myself to the max between sets and one where i fuck around and talk to my buddies, even if the same exact weight and reps are performed. Must be something to it.
mr_meanor
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Yesterday I started with OHP. Once I set up, I ramped up 20 pounds each set (5 per set) until I hit 165 where I did a triple, then I took the minimum time to ready myself for a triple at 175. If hypertrophy is the goal, do you ever find yourself getting under the bar right before you feel “ready?”
I take a bit less time with those than a new addition to my workout, neck curls. I wait until I feel the lactic acid drain before I go for the next set.
So I notice two components of readiness, the first is mental commitment to the rep range and form, the second is physical relief from the acute effects of a heavy set. I’m trying to make a calculus of how to play around with the second for maximal effect - is it worth it to miss a quarter of your reps for a minimal rest time? Or do you find that you can just power through that?
I take a bit less time with those than a new addition to my workout, neck curls. I wait until I feel the lactic acid drain before I go for the next set.
So I notice two components of readiness, the first is mental commitment to the rep range and form, the second is physical relief from the acute effects of a heavy set. I’m trying to make a calculus of how to play around with the second for maximal effect - is it worth it to miss a quarter of your reps for a minimal rest time? Or do you find that you can just power through that?
LeoTC
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I mean...plan for a rep / set range that you can hit. Doesn't mean it has to be easy.
I push myself to the point of auditory exclusion pretty regularly. So that's fairly intense, but I plan for it. Usually there by the second half of my last two sets on squat / Deadlift days.
OHP on occasion.
Unless I'm short sleep or sick I still manage with a 90s rest between. The ocean sounds in my ears just make it that much more satisfying. Lol.
I think you may be over thinking it all.
I push myself to the point of auditory exclusion pretty regularly. So that's fairly intense, but I plan for it. Usually there by the second half of my last two sets on squat / Deadlift days.
OHP on occasion.
Unless I'm short sleep or sick I still manage with a 90s rest between. The ocean sounds in my ears just make it that much more satisfying. Lol.
I think you may be over thinking it all.
You’re right. Put that way most of my last set is through grunts so I don’t faint.
