I was just curious, is it beneficial at all, to do one set of whatever you're working on, then a few seconds later move to the next type of weight training and so on so forth, until you are done and then rinse and repeat? Or is it always more beneficial to complete all of your sets (Whether it be 2 or 3 or more) on each specific machine, etc.? I saw a PT in the gym I go to working with a client and noticed that he would have the client do a set on one machine, then move to another and then once complete, do it all over again for like 3 or 4 sets. I was just thinking, if it wasn't a bad idea and it didn't void out any of the work you're actually doing, I wouldn't mind trying this. Any thoughts?
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Time between sets?
- Thread starter hicarbon
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The most "basic" form of weight training is to do your desired amount of sets for one body part, and then move on to the next body part.
You can't "necessarily" judge what a trainer does with a client with what you should do. There can be far to many different variables involved between you and the person the trainer is training.
Personally, I strictly time (through a stop watch) all time between sets (TBS), as I view this period as with many other logistics within weight training as one element among many that can be used to increase intensity, assist with breaking plateaus (of reps, etc), and an area to facilitate muscle growth/strength (considering diet equal here) if manipulated correctly.
Sometimes, persons within weight training become too narrow minded when confronted with problems when training, when in fact they utilize and perform the very things that can be used to iron out the complication they may be experiencing.
Therefore in its most basic format (not adding in any advanced methods), you would peform sets of squats, and then move on to do sets of Dead Lifts, as an example. The Time between Sets (TBS), can depend on a persons goal, rep ranges, etc (and experience), but tradionally its between 1 to 3 minutes (approx), with some taking longer dependent on goals.
Here is an article on rest periods:
Bodybuilding.com - Topic Of The Week - What Is The Optimal Time Between Sets For Muscle Growth?
Best of luck in all that you do! ROCK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chillen
You can't "necessarily" judge what a trainer does with a client with what you should do. There can be far to many different variables involved between you and the person the trainer is training.
Personally, I strictly time (through a stop watch) all time between sets (TBS), as I view this period as with many other logistics within weight training as one element among many that can be used to increase intensity, assist with breaking plateaus (of reps, etc), and an area to facilitate muscle growth/strength (considering diet equal here) if manipulated correctly.
Sometimes, persons within weight training become too narrow minded when confronted with problems when training, when in fact they utilize and perform the very things that can be used to iron out the complication they may be experiencing.
Therefore in its most basic format (not adding in any advanced methods), you would peform sets of squats, and then move on to do sets of Dead Lifts, as an example. The Time between Sets (TBS), can depend on a persons goal, rep ranges, etc (and experience), but tradionally its between 1 to 3 minutes (approx), with some taking longer dependent on goals.
Here is an article on rest periods:
Bodybuilding.com - Topic Of The Week - What Is The Optimal Time Between Sets For Muscle Growth?
Best of luck in all that you do! ROCK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chillen
Thanks for the info and all Chillen, I do have to say though, you went WAY over my head on the explanation of things in some of the parts. :11doh:
I think my biggest problem with weight training is that when I get done with one set of reps, I'll wait around 1-2min and then continue with the next set and so on so forth. However I notice that when I get to the 2nd or 3rd set of reps, I am really tired and can't get all of the reps out. This typically happens when I'm working alone, due to the fact that working with someone else (Usually my gf), she'll do a set and then I'll do a set and use her set as my rest period. But yeah, could this be due to trying to lift more than my muscles are ready for right now?
I'm just now getting back in the gym and I'm extremely weak. So I come across a common problem I see in a lot of people who go to the gym, I don't want to look like a wimp in front of everyone else who has been lifting for quite some time and end up trying to do more than I can and then I end up not being able to finish and quit to go do some cardio with my tail tucked between my knees. (Yes, vanity hurts my ego at the gym! LOL).
So yeah, would you say that I need to just start lifting really light for now to get my body back into the swing of things and just increase the weights a little at a time each week????
I think my biggest problem with weight training is that when I get done with one set of reps, I'll wait around 1-2min and then continue with the next set and so on so forth. However I notice that when I get to the 2nd or 3rd set of reps, I am really tired and can't get all of the reps out. This typically happens when I'm working alone, due to the fact that working with someone else (Usually my gf), she'll do a set and then I'll do a set and use her set as my rest period. But yeah, could this be due to trying to lift more than my muscles are ready for right now?
I'm just now getting back in the gym and I'm extremely weak. So I come across a common problem I see in a lot of people who go to the gym, I don't want to look like a wimp in front of everyone else who has been lifting for quite some time and end up trying to do more than I can and then I end up not being able to finish and quit to go do some cardio with my tail tucked between my knees. (Yes, vanity hurts my ego at the gym! LOL).
So yeah, would you say that I need to just start lifting really light for now to get my body back into the swing of things and just increase the weights a little at a time each week????
I think Chillen is just trying to say that the rest period between sets and the order in which you do your exercises is dependent upon your goals.
Generally speaking rest periods should vary between 1-3 minutes and would depend on the weights you are lifting. If for example you are doing strength training (say 1-3 rep sets) then you would require a longer rest period between stets as your muscles and neurological system requires more time to recover.
I generally select a rest period that is congruent with my weight/rep scheme. I.e. 10x3 with 60 seconds rest, 5x5 with 90secs rest etc....
Manipulating rest periods is a fantastic way to intensify your workout.
You may also want to investigate supersets which are also a great way of organising a workout and helps with muscle recovery between sets.
Generally speaking rest periods should vary between 1-3 minutes and would depend on the weights you are lifting. If for example you are doing strength training (say 1-3 rep sets) then you would require a longer rest period between stets as your muscles and neurological system requires more time to recover.
I generally select a rest period that is congruent with my weight/rep scheme. I.e. 10x3 with 60 seconds rest, 5x5 with 90secs rest etc....
Manipulating rest periods is a fantastic way to intensify your workout.
You may also want to investigate supersets which are also a great way of organising a workout and helps with muscle recovery between sets.
Stop worrying about what others think of you at the gym. What does it matter? Most, if not all, aren't even noticing you. Plus, no one walked into the gym and suddenly benched or deadlifted 500 pounds.
As far as rest sets, it's completely what you're comfortable with. What you were talking about is supersetting or pairing. Example: 1 set of bench then do 1 set of bb rows. Sometimes it's a way to get more work done in less time.
As far as rest sets, it's completely what you're comfortable with. What you were talking about is supersetting or pairing. Example: 1 set of bench then do 1 set of bb rows. Sometimes it's a way to get more work done in less time.