is 60 seconds rest in between sets enough rest for the smaller bodyparts

[imaloser]

We all know that the big exercises like Bench, Squat, Dead lifts, Military press require from 2-4 minutes rest in between sets but what about the exercises for the smaller body parts like biceps, triceps and lateral side raises.Whats optimal? If I do a set of barbell curls for anywhere from 6-12 reps for my biceps ,I could obviously lift more weight if I rest 2 minutes in between sets instead of 1 minute . But does that matter? Is it all about fatiguing the muscle with the smaller body parts?

[Archking]

I only rest 60 seconds between the big boys for example first thing I do is a 5x5x7 @275 if I waited that long I could do a 7x7x7 for sure

[2OOLBS]

Even for big exercises, 60 is enough depending on what you want to achieve and how many reps, etc. I've never heard a trainer suggest 4 minutes for muscle building, general fitness, or endurance, only for power lifting if you're going for max or close to it.

[Kneebola]

It's always a compromise. The longer you wait, the more volume you'll be able to handle. A potential downside is when your workout will become too time consuming. If you work out for 3 hours for the sake of being able to do lots of volume, there will be a big time gap between your protein feedings (not to mention the session will be very fatiguing and harder to recover from) On the other hand, if you wait only a minute between hard sets of big compound lifts, you will most likely be able to handle less volume.

[imaloser]

For example which chest workout will build more muscle

Scenario 1

Set 1 Incline Dumbbell press ,weight 45lbs each hand reps 12 rest 1 minute
Set 2 weight 50lbs each hand reps 10 rest 1 minute
Set 3 weight 55lbs each hand reps 8 rest 1 minute
Set 4 weight 60lbs each hand reps 6 rest 1 minute
Set 5 weight 55lbs each hand reps 12 rest NO REST
Set 6 Incline Dumbbell flyes weight 20lbs each hand

OR

After a brief warm up do the following

Set 1 Incline Dumbell press 90lbs each hand 4 reps rest 3 minutes

Set 2 Incline Dumbell press 75lbs each hand 6 reps rest 3 minutes

Set 3 Incline Dumbell press 65lbs each hand 4 reps rest 3 minutes


So which is the better workout, in scenario 1 theres alot more volume but a lot less weight

[Kneebola]

In your example a lot of variables fluctuate. To explain the benefit of longer rest times, you will have to control the other variables.
For example:

Method 1- 1 minute rest times (could lead to):
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 8 reps
Set 3: 8 reps

Method 2- 3 minute rest times (could lead to):
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 10 reps

(with all other variables, like load, being controlled between methods 1 and 2)

Apply this idea to the exercises, intensities etc. in your training and see what works for you. The main question will likely be: will x amount of additional (rest) time for this exercise for y additional volume be worth it?

[imaloser]

In your example a lot of variables fluctuate. To explain the benefit of longer rest times, you will have to control the other variables.
For example:

Method 1- 1 minute rest times (could lead to):
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 8 reps
Set 3: 8 reps

Method 2- 3 minute rest times (could lead to):
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 10 reps

(with all other variables, like load, being controlled between methods 1 and 2)

Apply this idea to the exercises, intensities etc. in your training and see what works for you. The main question will likely be: will x amount of additional (rest) time for this exercise for y additional volume be worth it?

The reason I listed those weights is because that what weights im using in both scenarios with max effort