30 Seconds SummaryHow Much Should You Rest Between Sets to Build Muscle? (Science Explained)
- Rest intervals between sets are crucial for muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
- Studies show varying results on the optimal rest duration, ranging from short (30 seconds) to long (5 minutes).
- Longer rest intervals allow for more recovery, enabling higher volume and intensity in subsequent sets, which can be beneficial for muscle growth.
- Shorter rest periods may increase metabolic stress and hormone responses, which also contributes to muscle hypertrophy, though possibly to a lesser extent than longer rests.
- Optimal rest period may depend on training goals, with strength training generally favoring longer rests and endurance or metabolic-focused workouts potentially benefiting from shorter rests.
- Volume load (total weight lifted) has a more significant impact on muscle growth compared to the length of the rest interval.
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