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Long Rest Between Strength Sets
Use relatively long rest periods between working sets, typically around 2 to 6 minutes, especially for hypertrophy, strength, speed, and power training. The extra recovery helps preserve force output and training intensity from set to set, which can improve performance and support better strength and muscle gains.
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“So the number we're going to throw out typically is like two to four minutes.”
huberman · Essentials: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Dr. Andy Galpin · Apr 2, 2026 · 13:49 · open ↗
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