Rest Time Might Be Overrated if Volume Is Matched

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How long you rest between sets is an important factor to consider, as longer rest times often lead to better training results since you can perform more reps in each set at any given weight compared to shorter rests.

But what if you compensate for shorter rest times by doing more sets, until you've reached the same number of reps you would have been able to hit with longer rest between your sets?

Today, we're discussing a study that compared a traditional 2-minute rest between sets with resting for just 20 seconds, but doing additional sets until the participants had completed the same number of reps as the longer rest group.

The results were fascinating, and we provide our breakdown and recommendations on how and when they can be applied to your own training.

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