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When lifters talk about ‘resting’ and ‘breaks’ between sets or exercises are they including moving weights to a different bench? Or does it mean just sitting/standing for a couple minutes drinking water and not moving? I’m struggling to get back in it with no complete down times. I’m also not adding much, if any, weight to the bar yet because the first two times I went I was sore for days. Like after surgery sore! I’ve went maybe 10-12 times total in 9 months so it feels like basically starting over. I feel like I’m getting way more tired earlier than I should. Again there’s NO stopping though except when hubby is lifting. Otherwise I’m taking off or putting on weights, moving them to the next bench, grabbing a quick drink of water or lifting. Wondering if the problem might be because I’m not just sitting or standing still except for those few seconds he’s lifting. The dizziness came back tonight and I was only lifting the bar or 10# each side. Nothing super strenuous. :/
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Well...My thoughts are that you're resting between sets to allow the muscles you're working to relax and disengage for a few minutes in prep for the next set. If you don't you might not be able to lift a heavier weight as easily or may not be able to do as many reps. So I don't think there's a certain amount of time rather it's a feel kinda thing. You gotta kind of feel when you're ready to do the next set. Also, I think it's possible to overstress the muscle if you start again before you really feel ready, which could lead to an injury. I don't think it's a big deal if your spotting hubby or moving weights as long as you feel your muscle has recouped enough to do the next set. Of course, I would call myself an expert by any means but in my younger days I spent alot of time in the gym with my hubby who was a pretty dedicated body builder. You might just be trying to do too much too soon. I have days where I can't do everything because of old injuries so I just back off those days. It's pretty typical for weight lifters to have both light and heavy days. Light days help strengthen and support tendons and ligaments. So they are important. I just go by feel by what my body is telling me.they
08 Dec 20 by member: bearnoggin
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Sorry, I wrote too much and couldn't see the end so got an extra word in there!
08 Dec 20 by member: bearnoggin
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Lol also meant I'm NOT an expert! 😋
08 Dec 20 by member: bearnoggin
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I use my app to time between sets. loading and unloading plates is just part of that time for me or moving between machines ect. so if I do a minute and half between sets the loading and unloading of the bar is just included in that time. but I'm usually pressed for time.
08 Dec 20 by member: HeBrewZ
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I generally count moving to another machine as rest time, especially if alternating muscle groups. I’ll go back and forth from upper body to lower body and keep alternating so I can get a good cardio workout in at the same time with little rest between sets. As long as each targeted muscle group is getting a couple minutes rest at a time, you should be able to power through your workout. 💪🏻👊🏻🙌🏻
08 Dec 20 by member: GardenOfHeeden
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My “warmed-up” breathing baseline is different than “sitting around” baseline. I try to catch my breath between sets but not drop below “warmed-up” breathing. Plenty of oxygen helps my performance, cooling down doesn’t.
08 Dec 20 by member: TomLong
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