Why You NEED To Use A Timer For Strength Training

[@stevesorensen9648]

Been using the Gym Boss timer for about 10 years now. I have it clipped onto my shorts at the hip. It vibrates when my rest period is over. Definitely helpful in managing my workout time and overall training efficiency.

[@juanvalencia8606]

I've been using my wristwatch timer for years now. Knew I wasn't crazy. Another great vid, Go Dogs

[@jrodtopo]

I definitely use my timer to track my rests as an indicator. I don’t force myself to certain maximum rests, since I don’t want to rush and miss a rep. But I also want to get a sense of how fast I’m recovering.

[@jeffreyabelson7171]

I always use a timer for between sets

[@trogdor20X6]

Can you go over tracking too? How to track progress, apps to use etc?

[@jond3929]

Personally, I'm old school and not tech savvy, so I just printed out an 11" x 14" page with each lift on the top ("squat", "bench", "deadlift"....) and lots and lots of rows so that I can enter the date and how many sets /reps were done with a specific weight. Easy enough to do the same with a notebook instead. Doesn't have to be complicated. I know there are apps that do the same thing (like squaddy). I've found if you don't pay, they delete your data eventually... and I don't think it's worth the $340. So I go old-school with a simple page

[@michaelbenner8914]

We’ve seen your cat do squats, but I’m interested in how he accomplishes a deadlift. Especially considering the lack of thumbs.

[@martystrasinger3801]

Probably a master at plyometrics.

[@gregorymccoy6797]

My kitchen timer is magnetic and sticks to the rack. I pause 7 min for squats and bench. 4 for OHP. And when i can see straight again for DL.

[@steven3517]

I guess I need a timer,never really paid much attention to exactly how long I've been waiting.

[@martystrasinger3801]

I started using a timer a few months ago. Waiting for a given youtube video to finish before doing my next set was not giving me the appropriate consistency.

[@BambinoFilipino1]

I like to use my heart rate on my watch instead of a timer. I realized some exercises require more rest than others. Being able to see my heart rate gives me a good indication that I’m ready for my next set.

[@romanmejorado4339]

Where or what is your heart rate when you know you are ready to do your next set?

[@BambinoFilipino1]

@@romanmejorado4339 When I hit 65% off my max HR, I’m usually ready to go. 220 - age = max heart rate Once you get advanced, you can manipulate accessory work into cardio session. At that point, my rest target will be 75% then go again. This is only for accessory work, not main lifts. This has worked for me tremendously.

[@romanmejorado4339]

I Gotcha Thank you