Old Forum Saving time on long rests

[postnspread]

I've trying out "long rests" and enjoying them very much. But it does add on a lot of extra time which means I have to cut down on the number of exercises (say from 4 to 2). I was wondering if the long rest refers only to the muscle group being worked leaving a different group to be trained during the rest (maybe after about a minute's active rest).

 

[Steve Freides]

Your idea can work sometimes, depends on CNS fatigue as well.

-S-

 

[t.h.h.emmanuel]

Hi!

Depends on your goals - if you want raw/neural strength, 3-5 minutes (or even longer as in "Grease the Groove") are good.

You will of course get some active rest from doing another exercise, but I would advise you to stick to "Fast & Loose" drills if you really want to be fresh for the next set.

Best regards, Henke in Sweden

 

[Joel the Savage]

Depends on the exercises.
You can superset i.e. Barbell Bench press with Rows. Or Military Presses with Chins.
Probably harder to superset barbell deadlifts and barbell squats.