How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?

How long should you rest between sets? Are rest periods different when training for strength vs muscle growth? Should you rest longer after compound exercises or after isolation exercises? And is shortening rest periods a means of progressive overload? Find out in this video! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Disclaimer 0:45 - Rest periods for strength 1:29 - Rest intervals for muscular endurance 2:03 - Rest between sets for muscle hypertrophy 2:34 - Rest periods for compound vs isolation exercises 3:38 - Shortening rest periods to progressively overload? 4:48 - Outro 📸 Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ninakathefit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninakathe.fit 🎥 Videos to Watch Next How hard should you train? https://youtu.be/YUMfyv5f0Uw Is training 3x/week enough? https://youtu.be/VJ3IStQ-ZG4 What is progressive overload? https://youtu.be/-620czb25mM 🏋️ Get my FREE Workout Guides here https://www.ninakathefit.com/workouts/gym-programmes 👩🏻‍🔬 About me I’m a Swiss virologist with a black belt in karate and a strong passion for sports, especially running and weightlifting. I dedicate my free time to producing informative, science-backed videos about exercise and nutrition to help fight the spread of misleading and harmful information in the fitness industry. Get to know me even better here: https://youtu.be/v0jRhgBbH1c 📚 Scientific References https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20847704/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28032435/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19204579/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19691365/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26605807/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28641044/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25047853/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28933024/ 📧 Business inquires: [email protected] ❌ Disclaimer Nina Kathe is not a medical doctor nor a registered personal trainer or physical therapist. This video and the information therein should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. The use of the information in this video is strictly at your own risk. Therefore, Nina Kathe will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result including, but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness or death. I recorded & edited this video using my Sony ZV-1 and Adobe Premiere Pro. I get my music & SFX from Artlist. How long should you rest between sets? #RestBetweenSets #musclegrowth #ninakathefit