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pookie
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 Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:43 am Post subject: question about recovery |
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I've been reading the New Rules for Lifting for Women by Shuler and Cosgrove. I just started doing the workout and he says to wait 1 minute between sets. I always thought it was best to only wait a short amount of time (15 seconds or so) between sets so I was a little confused by this because 60 seconds seems too long to me. What do you all think?
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Christina
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Depends on how heavy the weight is.
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muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT
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Just to expand on Christina's response:
If you are exercising for Muscular Endurance (Light weight, 15+ Reps) then you should take short rest periods of 30 seconds or less.
Hypertrophy, Muscular Growth, (Heavy-Moderate Weight, 6 - 12 Reps), the range is between 30 and 90 seconds.
Muscular Strength: Heavy Weight, 6 Reps or Less, two to five minutes.
The harder the muscle works, the more rest you need! |
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pookie
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Ah, I see. Thank you! |
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