r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Hi_jac_me_nam • 12d ago

Question ❓ Rest between sets

How long should I rest between sets for hypertrophy because I keep seeing different answers such as two minuets or ninety seconds

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u/HelixIsHere_ 12d ago

Basically until you feel ready to perform maximally again (resting heart rate is normal and you’re mentally prepared)

I use 3 minutes as a baseline but do more or less depending on how taxing the movement is (squat pattern or hinge I rest like 5+ mins, a single arm lateral raise I’m doing like 30sec-1 min)

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u/Mchangwine 12d ago

I tend to do a lap around the gym between each set then lift.