Rest Timer
Time your rest periods between sets. Optimal rest improves performance and results.
1:30
min
sec
Rest Period Guidelines
Muscular Endurance
2-3 sets × 12-20+ reps
30-60 seconds
Hypertrophy
3-4 sets × 8-12 reps
60-90 seconds
Strength
4-6 sets × 4-6 reps
2-3 minutes
Power / Max Strength
3-5 sets × 1-3 reps
3-5 minutes
Rest Period Tips
- • Shorter rest (30-60s) increases metabolic stress and pump
- • Longer rest (2-5m) allows full strength recovery between sets
- • Rest longer for compound lifts, shorter for isolation exercises
- • Listen to your body - add time if you're not recovered