Do you lose your gains if you rest too long between sets?
>>42505477
No you fool
>>42505477
It's sometimes necessary for strength training
Good luck getting through volume squats on Texas method without at least 7-8 minutes between sets
>>42505477
it's the opposite
>>42505477
no, longer rests = harder sets = more gains
>>42505477
There's a balance between resting to much (letting your muscles cool down) and resting your muscles enough between sets to complete more reps (thus, more time-under-tension).
The recent studies done on resting between sets seems to agree that about 3 minutes is the sweet spot.