Sport
How long should you rest between sets?
The short answer
A 2024 meta-analysis found signs of a small advantage for muscle growth with rest periods longer than sixty seconds. The estimates were uncertain and the studies differed from one another.
In practice
Check whether you can perform the next set with the planned technique. Keep track of your rest periods when comparing sessions. That way you do not unknowingly change several things at once.
The nuance
No universal optimal rest period has been established for all exercises and athletes. A small average trend does not mean that every extra minute of rest produces more growth.
