Rests between sets

If you're training a repetition exercise like pull-ups or dips (e.g. 5 x 5) or just breaking down a static hold into time chunks based on your maximum hold (e.g. max hold = 20 seconds, target = 60 seconds so you do 6 x 10 seconds), how long should you rest between sets?

When I used to do weight training it was always accepted that you'd never rest for more than about a minute between sets, but then again it was always accepted that you trained to failure too (and judging by what I've read since getting interested in gymnastics training, this isn't the best way to train). Reading on here I get the impression that I should be resting for longer, like 3-5 minutes. Is this correct?

For FBEs 100s to 120s is okay. For static sets, between 45s and 90s is enough.

only a minute and a half to two minutes? Is this a standard rest time on this site?

I rest around 5 minutes. Although at times I have done as little as 3 minutes.

It takes about 3-5 minutes for the phosphocreatine system regenerate its energy. One thing that you can do to decrease rest time is to alternate between two exercises so that one muscle group can be resting some while the other is working.

It is thought that allowing this system to regenerate ATP for 3-5 minutes allows you to lift the most and train strength.

Sort of depends which rep range and percentage you're working at.

Blairbob said:

Sort of depends which rep range and percentage you're working at.

How about 5x5 and 50%?

burnhamd said:

One thing that you can do to decrease rest time is to alternate between two exercises so that one muscle group can be resting some while the other is working.

Sorry, I was talking about it. I was supposing that you are pairing the antagonists (e.g pull ups and hspu / planche and front lever).

burnhamd said:

It is thought that allowing this system to regenerate ATP for 3-5 minutes allows you to lift the most and train strength.

You're right.

5x5@50%. Probably 60-120s.