how long do you wait between each rep?

denali7432 · Post by **denali7432** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:24 pm

after doing your 10-12 reps for a session how long do you wait to do another 10-12 reps..basically the time from putting the wieghts down to picking them back up again? for myself i have been waiting 60-90 seconds and im willing to bet thats too long..but id like some comments from others on if i should shorten it to 30 seconds or 45 seconds?

RK19 · Post by **RK19** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:12 pm

60-90 secs is fine. if the rest is too short you will lift under fatigue, affecting your workout.

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:48 pm

RK19 wrote:60-90 secs is fine. if the rest is too short you will lift under fatigue, affecting your workout.

That's what everyone tells you to do, but in reality the rest times are much longer.

Try for that time range, but don't get paranoid if you go longer.

denali7432 · Post by **denali7432** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:51 pm

i like that feeling i get in arms and shoulders that burning type feeling..the pump..and ive brain washed myself into thinking if i wait 60-90 seconds and whatever body part im working on cools off im not making progress..i have to keep that part warm and keep the blood running and pumping to that area..

ketchuplover · Post by **ketchuplover** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:05 pm

Could one do some cardio between sets?

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:43 am

I have concluded that pump does not relate to progress. In fact once I started doing upper body cardio work (punching bag, heavy bag work) ability to get pump diminished. Increasing your vascular capacity in your arms will mean less pump--but not less progress.

I recall having such large biceps and forearms that when pumped (but after shower) I could not button the top button on dress shirt. In fact even when not pumped I found it difficult to do so. Sometimes exercises done to extremes do not enhance physical capabilities, but rather create obstacles to the same.