24. How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?

You probably always go into the gym with a game plan for how many sets and reps, and how heavy you're going to lift. Right? But what about your rest between each set? It turns out, the time you take between sets can be a big driver — or inhibitor — of progress. In this week's episode of the podcast, we dive into specific research evidence that suggests how we should structure rest within a workout. Then, we put together some practical ways that you can apply this information to create set/rep/rest schemes that fit your workout routine and work you towards your goals! Here's a link to an article on my website on this topic if you'd like to learn more: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/2020/10/18/how-long-should-you-rest-between-sets-when-lifting-weights/