Rest period?

Started by gymmie, September 30, 2009 · 4 Replies · 2,034 Views

gymmie

Hi, I'll like to know what would be the optimal rest time in between each set?

braindx

Depends on what you're aiming for.

Strength I would say 3-5 minutes. Maybe more or less depending on what. If you're doing antagonistic muscles such as A1/A2 you can sometimes get away with 90-120s between sets.

gymmie

hmmm so would front lever, planche fall under strength right? Any examples for antagonistic muscles?

Nick Van Bockxmeer

he means working opposing muscle groups as alternating sets

eg a set of push ups followed by a set of rows, pull ups / handstand, squat / leg curl etc....

i assume.

braindx
nickvb said:
he means working opposing muscle groups as alternating sets

eg a set of push ups followed by a set of rows, pull ups / handstand, squat / leg curl etc....

i assume.

yeah