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Questions for novice

ranoran Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/01/03	2005/01/05, 08:49 AM how long should i "rest" between each set, one minute, two or is the idea to just start a new one once i finish the last?
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/01/05, 09:32 AM it depends on how hard you are working the muscles - if you are lifting heavy the longer the better -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/01/05, 09:34 AM depends on how your lifting and training. If your lifting 50lbs or less you can rest 30secs(50% of your max) If your benching 60-75lbs , up the rest to about 1 min.(60-70% of your one rep max) If your doing 80-90lbs.......rest 90sec to 120sec.( 80 to 90% of your max) If your over 90lbs( 90% of your max) rest atleast 2 mins if not a lil more......you want good rest...but you don't want to "cool off" YOu don't have to get a one rep max....on every lift....just kinda esimate, or use you reps as a guide. If you can only bench 75lbs 8 times........thats proabably about around the 60 - 70% range give your self a good min. -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.