Sets and Reps

[MikeZ3124]

I'm kind of new to working out, and I was wondering do you rest between Reps? I know you rest betweens Sets but how about Reps?

[SuffolkPunch]

Some programs prescribe a particular tempo with maybe a pause at the top or bottom but not usually more than a couple of seconds.

And I doubt it amounts to a hill of beans. Ultimately what matters the most is total work done (volume), the weight you use (tension) and how close you get to failure (exertion).

[OldFartTom]

I'll sometimes rest between reps if I'm struggling to make a set or finding it too heavy (better to do that than fail to make the reps)
But to do a certain number of reps in a joined up/continuous fashion is harder than resting which is a bit like a bunch of singles, so I won't claim to "own" the weight/reps if I have to rest to get it done.

[nightanole]

I allow up to 2 breaths so you can breath and rebrace. Its better than watching the lifter look like a pogo stick while holding their breath for 15 seconds, and calling that a good set.

[MikeZ3124]

Some programs prescribe a particular tempo with maybe a pause at the top or bottom but not usually more than a couple of seconds.

And I doubt it amounts to a hill of beans. Ultimately what matters the most is total work done (volume), the weight you use (tension) and how close you get to failure (exertion).

Should I be going to failure in every set?
I usually get to failure near the 2-3 sets and I was thinking of adding a 4th sets but lowering the weight to certain workout like Bench or Curl

[MikeZ3124]

I'll sometimes rest between reps if I'm struggling to make a set or finding it too heavy (better to do that than fail to make the reps)
But to do a certain number of reps in a joined up/continuous fashion is harder than resting which is a bit like a bunch of singles, so I won't claim to "own" the weight/reps if I have to rest to get it done.

Ok thanks

[MikeZ3124]

I allow up to 2 breaths so you can breath and rebrace. Its better than watching the lifter look like a pogo stick while holding their breath for 15 seconds, and calling that a good set.

So basically like 5 sec break

[SuffolkPunch]

Should I be going to failure in every set?
I usually get to failure near the 2-3 sets and I was thinking of adding a 4th sets but lowering the weight to certain workout like Bench or Curl

Not necessarily. That can compromise total volume achieved and can be dangerous at higher weights and in certain exercises. If this sounds like I'm avoiding giving you a simple answer - I am - because in programming, there aren't any otherwise there would be no question about what's the best routine to do. Sadly life is not that simple.

[MikeZ3124]

Not necessarily. That can compromise total volume achieved and can be dangerous at higher weights and in certain exercises. If this sounds like I'm avoiding giving you a simple answer - I am - because in programming, there aren't any otherwise there would be no question about what's the best routine to do. Sadly life is not that simple.

Its oh ok, thank you

[supramax]

I'm kind of new to working out, and I was wondering do you rest between Reps? I know you rest betweens Sets but how about Reps?

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