You Need To Rest Between Set But How Long? - Starting Strength Radio Clips

[@mzolnierczyk]

I wonder if Rip has ever answered a question without insulting the person asking.

[@johnharbour4936]

There's no reason to be such an asshole. I feel sorry for the guy who took the time to write him. He must have a miserable personal life or something to be so damn callus no matter the topic of discussion.

[@iamthelizardking6239]

john Harbour I honestly think it’s just part of his character I think most of it is more entertainment but you have to admit it makes it funny and more watchable. This podcast wouldn’t be that great if he was just straight about everything.

[@johnharbour4936]

@Fred Tedason There's plenty of other channels much more informative with less attitude that are just as entertaining. Starting strength is a stepping stone and after that Riptoe doesn't provide much insight. I'm not sure if it's even worth the time anymore.

[@paulfroelich1024]

@@johnharbour4936 It's for fun. I really think it is.

[@seanige1025]

​@@johnharbour4936 Consider the wealth of material on these topics though. Quite frankly, they've been covered to death. How many different ways can you say the same thing without losing your cool?

[@jamescollinge9082]

This video was "peeerfect" and caused me "no problems." "Thanks so much!"

[@gutierrezgainz]

But are you thanking him so much?

[@TheMdpalmer]

Hahahha

[@kylewood303]

well they both can’t be peeerfect at the same time

[@user-ft3ot3yt1u]

😅

[@patrickclosefitness]

When you're in the last stages of linear progression you need a full 10 minutes between sets, to pray

[@mariomoreno3565]

I've noticed this. My rest times for squat have gone from 5-6 min to 9 almost 10 min. Two of those used to pray lol.

[@ProphetFear]

@@mariomoreno3565 that's actually terrible lol. 3-5 minutes for compounds. If you can't do it, fix your programming and fix your loads.

[@JA3162]

@@ProphetFear Rip just said 5 minutes is not enough if you are pushing heavy enough weights

[@ProphetFear]

@@JA3162 Yeah that he doesn't push and never pushed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn6zlIiPpr2iq9k Read the comments, he's resting 5 minutes a set and he is waaaay stronger than Rip ever was in his entire life so...

[@paroblynn]

ProphetFear I’ve noticed you pop up on a lot of these videos busting rip, which is fine, but I’m curious why you watch the videos? It seems like you hate everything about the dude. I don’t like the tv show the bold and the beautiful, so I don’t watch it. I don’t go to the show and say about it. Just curious.

[@robertthompson5501]

"No Problem " will rest long enough between sets.

[@bmu1982]

I disagree Rip. I rested between the last rep aged 19 and the start of my next set aged 31. It didn't help me with my strength progression.

[@sincityinfinity6255]

If you’re stronger at 19 then you are at 31 something horrible must have happened to you.

[@chickensandwich1589]

He waited over a decade in between sets. ​@@sincityinfinity6255

[@chuckmartel1874]

You probably weren't eating enough

[@Larrybird1980]

Starts at 1:32

[@Liberum69]

Rip can't recognize a question outside of pure strength training. If Rip was asked what is the best way to the video store, he'd say that's a stupid question, because your squat won't go up or down with whatever route you take.

[@GypsyKingTF]

You think so

[@HAL-dm1eh]

The question was is there any beneficial adaptation in reducing rest times between sets, by someone who is doing strength training. I don't see the problem in the answer.

[@cosmiceternalghost3222]

Because there is No Problem the answer was Peerfeect

[@MikeBarbarossa]

His argument for strength training over cardio makes the case for doing both. "If you lift, you can lift a heavy weight and run 2 miles. If you run , you can run 2 miles, but you can't lift a heavy weight"

[@ty88]

Me: "What's the best way to the video store?" Rip: "Why do we squat?"

[@CJ_Bell]

When people thank me I look them right in the eye and say "Someday the quality of our work and the honesty of our word.... A handshake between strangers in a world that forgot how to trust.... They're the only tools we'll have left. It was an honor serving you...... Would you like to see our desert menu, or are you ready for the check?"

[@emailvonsour]

Desert menu? Are there cacti?

[@subsonic9854]

"No problem" is a nice way of saying that you needn't be too grateful because the thankee finds serving you easy and enjoyable and you should continue patronizing her particular work establishment. It's a couple of steps below, "no, thank YOU, sir!"

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

You may be putting too much thought into your comments.

[@joeypeterson3818]

I agree with you. I am a millennial (so you know that means I'm automatically wrong and have a bad attitude and act entitled, etc. This of course being pointed out by older people who have melt downs and are disrecptful towards customer service workers and act like they're the most important person and should get special treatment just for being there. But I disgress ) and I've never understood why that bothers older peopleso much. I thought most people knew it meant the same as your welcome.

[@Gabriel-to8uo]

rip sure enjoys patronizing

[@JagannadhGosala]

@@joeypeterson3818 It is, as you have already said, a generational thing. 'No problem' came into usage by millennials (I am a millennial), so it is like breathing for us. But for older folk, it is weird. For them thanking some one is not due to them causing a problem, but it is to show gratitude. You can show gratitude even when it is not a problem. At least that is what I understand. For us millennials, 'no problem' indicates that 'you need not thank me, it is not a big deal'. We politely say 'no problem' even when we have some problem helping the other person, like help them in shifting. In the end, 'Thank you', 'welcome' and 'No problem' are customary rituals. Don't get me started on the whole politeness in social situations thing.

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

I once got a “that’s my job” from this waiter 😂

[@strongmanexpress755]

What I was looking for was the heart rate and I finally got it! Wait for until it gets below 100 BPM and you're ready to start the next set!

[@Nonamethankyou128]

This guy is the Dave Ramsey of lifting

[@jms0313]

Haha yeah he is except Rip would be WAY more fun to hang with

[@Mantorok12]

I like how Rip unintentionally stumbled into the novel concept of "doing sets of more than 5 reps."

[@davereeves1967]

Right? If you're not fatigued by the last rep of your last working set, do another rep. rinse and repeat. Right?

[@Mantorok12]

@@davereeves1967 that's where a program like 5/3/1 or Juggernaut comes in. You do your work sets, and your very last work set is AMRAP. And based on how many reps you get at the end of the mesocycle, that determines your working max for the next mesocycle. If your 5 rep max becomes your 8 rep max, you have grown stronger.

[@0vermars520]

Rippatoe channeled his inner Seinfeld lol

[@stevenboelke6661]

People hate to trouble others, hence "no problem". It's just a way of showing their willingness to help.

[@derekj773]

Dudes an old asshole

[@nashwilliams5852]

I like Rippetoe’s advice, but godamn, these q&a’s sure don’t improve my opinion on him.

[@arsentoplak2635]

@@nashwilliams5852 He is provoking, trying to make you think. The point in this particular case is, the language is slowly degrading, people are getting lazier, in using the language, and in general. Also, people are not paying attention to anything, including making sense, and are acting like robots. It's really not about "no problem", it's in essence, in making you think about how illogical some things in life are, but we are too indifferent to care.

[@nashwilliams5852]

Arsen Toplak I came here for advice about how Long to rest between sets from a reputable strength coach, not to hear a crotchety old man talk about the degradation of language. Saying “you’re welcome” is illogical too in a lot of cases. What are you “welcome” to? He’s just a grumpy old codger that likes to bash change. He’s on point for a lot of strength stuff, but damn he can be abrasive.

[@arsentoplak2635]

@@nashwilliams5852 He is using his platform to discuss wider topics, that's obvious. He has the right to do that. I never thought about this particular subject, and I'm actually glad when people are kind and polite, even if they use the "wrong" vocabulary. But, all in all, I believe that his intentions are good, and the grumpy old man is just a character he plays, an exaggeration for comedic purpose.

[@ChaostotheVII]

This is why people dont say thank you... cuz rip will roast you for how you said it, and then roast you for your following question lol

[@mikaeleastman5210]

I always cut down on my rest , thinking it would get me stronger, Now I know better !

[@michaelfaulkner2179]

I've always went 2-5 mins. slightly faster cadence if i'm feeling top notch. People hurrying into fast rest cycles causes poor form, higher risk of injury and loss of focus because people think they have to hurry. The fast cadence adaptation is mostly bodybuilding lure. It's functional if your going really light and pure slow twitch adaptation for endurance

[@brettjohnson536]

“Thanks so much.” Rippetoe: “Well that takes me back to the time I had to take the ferry. I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time...”

[@wanderingcousin]

Rip's version of "Get off my lawn!"

[@robertcachia6484]

I feel fantastic after 6 minutes of perfect rest.

[@leatherface9377]

Robert Cachia 8 for me

[@ProphetFear]

@@leatherface9377 too long.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

2-3 here

[@leatherface9377]

ProphetFear Lol you crazy.

[@austecon6818]

Me too. But I try to stick to 5 mins else I'll never leave the gym!

[@dragoninwinter]

Rip's such a wonderful, compassionate human being. 😂

[@Michael-4]

Thanks so much Rip for all your insights into the world and putting it right.

[@palabrajot505]

Rip says "no problem".

[@scottstevenson8989]

Thank you 'so much'. Your humor gets me laughing. Perfect for starting my day.

[@julianowen7377]

"Where does that shit stop" - RIP 2020

[@litehouse6]

If Rip ever decides on a career change, he should be a kindergarten teacher.

[@Fortress333]

1 second rest between sets: Crossfit.

[@joethesheep4675]

no. Crossfit doesnt do reps, let alone sets.

[@joethesheep4675]

@Real boxing Fan1 crossfitters dont do reps because they have notoriously bad form so most of what they do is cheatreps. Just to explain the joke you clearly didnt get. I have no idea how fast i can run because i never run. Running at a bodyweight of 265lb would also be detrimental, i feel. But what has that to do with anything? I am not training to be a runner. Its like i am saying penguins cant run very well and you come along and be like: "but they are good swimmers." What is the point of your comment?

[@Aron-ve5fe]

Thanks for your services, C.!

[@paxonearth]

"Why would I have assumed there was a problem?" LOL

[@Schmuddel]

In all seriousness the constant mockery of everyone who asks you questions in good faith gets old. The guy probably already knows what signs to look for as confirmation that he's getting stronger (ie, moving more weight on the bar), he's asking about how best to achieve those strength gains and whether modifying rest times is beneficial or not. He's not stupid, he's not considering a rest time of one second. The crotchety boomer schtick only goes so far.

[@MBenson]

And yet, y'all still come here and watch the videos anyway. Stfu.

[@elewojo]

Amen. Just answer the fucking question holy shit. What kind of teacher berates a student for not yet having knowledge? What the fuck is the point of the teacher then?

[@christianbruce2990]

I feel like Rips head is about to explode the whole time he is answering that question.lol

[@Punisher9419]

Rest as long as it takes between sets to complete the next set. Simple.

[@cliffonator1111]

"Don't turn your squat workout into a conditioning workout because that's what you're doing" looks away, "and that's bullshit". He said in a different video that he thought the only one who found his sense of humor funny was him. To be honest I think that the main reason Rip and starting strength is so popular is his personality.

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

If I just listen without watching on the screen it sounds like Sam Elliot is giving lifting advice.

[@jimbecker6512]

Thanks so much for the advice! I hope it was no problem for you.

[@TechforToastmasters]

Thanks so much for all that you do.

[@ahrudolph]

I saw a pod cast with Pavel Tatsouline. He said when strength training, you need a minimum of 5 minutes between sets and up to 15 minutes. Even when training with sub maximal weights, you need more rest than you think you do.

[@b17vic]

Ridiculous.

[@1motomanic]

Perrrrfffect, Thanks so much for the info.

[@TrollHunterxXx]

One of the very first KZbin vids I watched religiously .. starting strength. Legend

[@IowaRetroGamerDad]

When people overthink S*** and you need rip to knock you back to reality.

[@Ryan-hc7dl]

I'd love for Mark to have Nassim Taleb on an episode

[@whateveratdotcom]

Thanks so much coach, I read the book.

[@aaronmajchen982]

Jerry Seinfeld is in trouble with Rip out here making these sharp witty social observations.

[@Jrayrilles77]

He's got me in tears here. I might have to start lifting weights -----

[@NotSoLiberal]

'Excellent Choice' 'That's my favorite'

[@jh9301]

Came for gym tips, schooled for "no problem"

[@jonnuncio3550]

i should have watched this video before going into the gym today!!!!!

[@BM-ru7ef]

I noticed that it was rare to hear “you’re welcome” over a decade ago. Now it’s practically non-existent. Everyone’s posturing all the time. Gotta be the grateful party at all times. It’s as if life is imitating social media...

[@pragersowell]

Thanks so much for this video.

[@leatherface9377]

Real question what if to complete my set 3x5 i take an 8 minute rest after the first and a 1 hour rest after the second? Or say I need an hour in between to complete them all will the program work in this way? I have a home gym.

[@3Q2HFNILQHF]

I personally take 72 hours between sets. I haven't gotten any stronger but it's what I need to recover between sets.

[@leatherface9377]

Avin R Lol

[@18yearoldconservativefromc60]

Rip is my favorite boomer

[@tricepsbrachii]

How about if we rest 3 hours between sets?

[@jamiecrawford8133]

Mike Mentzer would not be pleased.

[@djquery9359]

Thanks soo much for this video 👌

[@RabbiSteve]

One of the best answers to an oft asked question I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@Doogsa-dl8sc]

Thanks, good information.

[@sebastienroux1790]

If you were to theoretically reduce rest between sets to 1 second and you are capable of doing the second set, then you changed your 5 rep max into 10 rep max.

[@realkingofantarctica]

Thank you.

[@gustavheide-jrgensen7716]

Genuine question. What is the purpose of pushing the LP to the absolute end, where you need to rest 10 minutes between sets at a weight that is basically your 5 rep max? Just because you are adding weight to the bar session by session, does not mean you are getting stronger, you are just increasing the intensity, and with that increasing the chance of injury.

[@b17vic]

What regular individual can even afford to have multiple sets of 10 mins dead time? It is actually ridiculous.

[@francisspino4604]

Coach how many day per week should a 58 year old train, now I do about 4 and kind of stay with Dan John’s starting strength

[@MusicStudent1]

The main reason I don’t rest over say 5-7 minutes is because my body cools down waiting that long. I did get injured once jumping in too fast. If it weren’t for cooling down, I’d rest 15 minutes.

[@alang4902]

The stronger I get the more I need to rest, I rest now for 10-12 minutes between squat sets and each set is so hard I'm still warm after that much rest

[@MetalCooking666]

I guess it’s a balancing act

[@beyondbackwater4933]

​@@alang4902 what do you do for 10-12 minutes between sets?

[@b17vic]

Bull shit!

[@henriksvensson126]

This make perfect sense. Im 40 years old and I take usually 5-6 minutes between sets of heavy benching. For heavy deadlifts though 8-10 minutes is required.

[@Captainrave]

Slightly younger, but exactly the same here.

[@dickjohnson5025]

omg seriously? I’m 52 and I rest a max of 3 min between heavy deadlifts. 8-10 minutes and your cold.

[@henriksvensson126]

@@dickjohnson5025 Like Rip said. I think it depends on which weight you are using. Also "Heavy" could mean close to your max or how close to failure you get each set, the conditioning of the lifter and so on. I'm not cold after 8 minutes after reps with weights close to 500 Lbs because that is pretty heavy for me atm.

[@twistedtrailerparktales2126]

You crack me the f up Mark. But try not to take it serious. Thank you implies I went out of my way to do something that sounds burdensome. We're letting you know it was no burden therefore no problem. Please keep up the great content man you kill me.

[@Francesco-cj3oi]

Rip sounds more and more like george carlin with that type of comedy ahaha

[@paulwilliams3760]

This man cracks me up.

[@christopherely4364]

The mistake is in thanking a servant for doing their job in the first place.

[@errolpaul8043]

Thank you veeeeerrrrrry much!

[@skanda1832]

Got it. As a follow up question, how long should we take in between sets?

[@nealb1a]

Thanks so much Rip!

[@robertlehnert4148]

Rip is the antithesis of the charismatic cult leader. He annoys so many people so fast the only reason he's bearable is the value of his content.

[@miketracy9256]

High-rep sets usually require a longer rest time between sets. A hard set of 20 squats or deadlifts, will need at least 5 minutes between sets.

[@zezeti2246]

👍at least from my experience,compound exercises need around 5 minutes,you can get away with 1-2 minutes on the fluff work

[@CCmagee3]

Thanks so much for pointing this out to us.

[@zezeti2246]

5 minutes is the sweetspot for me,around 2-3 minutes for my heart rate to go down and another 2-3 minutes until my body calms down

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Great video thanks for your time and help 🏋️

[@mattberg916]

I say thank you and yes please. But thanks so much for the vijayo and this comment was no problem. Perrrrfect!

[@HazardTyme5603]

If I do SS as long as Rip will I be that old and grumpy too?

[@holdthephoneblocker]

This is the way anything and everything should be answered.

[@TheUndeda]

Definition of a grumpy old man, gota love him xD

[@3Q2HFNILQHF]

Run the other extreme. What if I need 1 hour between sets? 24 hours?

[@joethesheep4675]

if you increase the weight on the bar and keep the amount of reps and sets the same you will get stronger because you increased the stimulus for strength adaptation. Many lifters stretch their volume on an exercise over several training days per week. That is pretty much what you are suggesting.

[@3Q2HFNILQHF]

@@joethesheep4675 I was actually thinking there's a point where DECREASING the rest time would actually make you stronger. Ie 8 hours between sets brought down to 1 hour for example. Surely the person who can do it in 1 hour is stronger than the 8 hours guy.

[@joethesheep4675]

@@3Q2HFNILQHF not stronger but has better condition.

[@joethesheep4675]

@Real boxing Fan1 no. If i dl 500lb and someone else dl 500lb we are equally strong. If i need 10min.to do another set/rep and the other guy only takes a minute he has better condition than me. Also: if one dl 500lb but clean and jerks 300 he is still not stronger on the dl. He is "stronger on the clean and jerk and those airquotes mean that stronger isnt quite the right word in this particular situation (it woul be though if we where talking about dl and squats eg.). The word in this situation would be" more powerful". So you are mixing and confusing strength, condition and power which are 3 different things that are somewhat connected but not the same thing.

[@joethesheep4675]

@Real boxing Fan1 that is true. You gave the example not me.

[@mikegaris4648]

I appreciate you as opposed to I appreciate it. Drives me crazy. You don’t know me but you can appreciate something I do for you.

[@matthewmchenry2889]

Perfect.

[@dandoesntknowsstuff1769]

No problem so much.

[@bragiodinsen4604]

liked for the rant

[@asentientbroccoli8658]

The first 60 seconds could straight up be a Jerry Seinfeld bit

[@WokeSteve]

I take a days rest between sets.Is this okay?

[@MetalCooking666]

I agree with Rip, but I think part of the problem is that even most people who lift with the goal of increasing strength (including competitive power lifters) scoff at the idea of resting more than 5 minutes. For some reason, I had it in my head that 7 minutes was the maximum, but that may be a hangover from stronglifts.

[@BarnJ]

The ideal time to rest between sets is one calendar year

[@Xplora213]

Last rep of the last set is the most important... would love Rip to expand on this. It is exactly the same idea that Jim Wendler states in 531 and you both have extremely popular and successful programs. Why is the 15th rep the key? Maybe 14 is ok? Is it time under tension? Volume of full reps? Why not 20th?

[@williamwieczorek74]

15 is not a magic number; just the last rep. In other words, the ability to finish the workout is what will drive the adaptation because you have done something challenging enough to force the body to adapt.

[@Xplora213]

@@williamwieczorek74 for the SS program, 15 IS the magic number. That’s the point of it… 3 sets of 5, 5 pounds each workout. Rip is a smart guy but doesn’t tease out why this is the case. If it just is, that’s applied science, not science, and the answer could be anything. Grey skull does an AMRAP for that last set 💡 so there are other ways. Why this way?

[@whatdupdoh]

he's just saying get enough rest so you can still do the very last rep with the intensity as the very first. the program is 3x5 so that's why 15 is the number. if it was 3×20 then it would be the 60th but that wouldn't be this or a strength program.

[@Xplora213]

@@whatdupdoh My experience with any set/rep scheme is that the last couple reps are WAY harder than the first couple. There is nothing special about those first few reps except to create fatigue... and hopefully stimulate the energy and hypertrophy systems enough to engage as required - longer sets get different results from shorter ones, agreed. And that's kind of the point - in a linear progression, you will always be grinding your final reps eventually as you reach the plateau. But Rip is stating that the final reps are the important ones. They are the hardest. But why 15? Why not 20? Or 1 (max effort method from Westside)... That's my question. Because you can modify the program to be far less taxing, and the last reps won't mean as much. These guys are respected and we need explanations, not mantras. Save that for yoga class.

[@whatdupdoh]

@@Xplora213 the last reps will always mean as much whether 1 5 15 or 20 those are the ones close to failure that yield progress. i can see why a beginner program wouldnt want someone doing a a one rep max max efforts. they haven't learned the form or gained the strength yet to get the advantages yet. I dunno Maybe I'm missing the idea you're getting across.

[@blakespier7856]

The human meatball has spoken

[@SteveW67]

I get longer rest periods but when does the warm up effect disappear, heavy weights with low reps on cold muscles is asking for injury is it not ?

[@williamwieczorek74]

Your muscles will not be "cold" from the rest period. Besides, check out Barbell Medicine's research on stretching, etc.

[@williamt.szeibert8699]

the thing is, it's generational. Because "you're welcome" is a phatic expression, whiles no problem is not a phatic expression, but mainly for the older generation. I presume the waitress is a young 20 year old... to newer folks it's the other way around, no problem is considered the phatic expression and you're welcome is not. These linguistic differences are a product of change... Tom Scott explains this much better in his video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jReWOBdr2bedk

[@Alex-xi3bw]

Next time someone thanks me I will aggressively say "no problem" while glaring at them

[@toddknode752]

How much alcohol are we supposed to drink between sets?

[@somebody3158]

That intro soo funny 😄 “perfect”

[@markkelton2132]

Video starts at 4:33. You’re welcome.

[@deltaTtv]

I enjoy this guy being a curmudgeon. Like long dude

[@delpierro213]

God damn right!

[@R-Lee-]

I absolutely have noticed that people are saying "thanks so much" instead of thank you. I was actually talking to my wife about this a month or two ago I'm glad someone else has noticed it because I don't like it. I just prefer a normal thank you.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

It all depends on how much weight you are using

[@matthewcordeiro2073]

You forgot the one Rich Piana hated. “No worries”

[@BobCarrot-z1f]

5:23 and be wise about who you ask a spot from

[@InvisibleHotdog]

5 minutes is too much? If Rip wants to train old people, they're gonna end up passing away between sets

[@joshuaphillips4604]

You're going to eventually either. 1. Become a full lifestyle powerlifter spending 4 hours a day in the gym 2. Plateau once you need more then 3x5 to make progress 3. Accept that building work capacity let's you do more productive lifting in a given period of time.

[@Sealed_Chamber]

The first one is egregious hyperbole dawg.

[@senselessnothing]

Stop pulling sht out of your ass, like this 3 point list of cluelessness.