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J Strength Cond Res July 2010 PMID 20543741

Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy.

Tácito P de Souza, Steven J Fleck, Roberto Simão, João P Dubas, Benedito Pereira, Elisa M de Brito Pacheco, Antonio C da Silva, Paulo R de Oliveira

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The overall tone indicates agreement that reducing rest times can be as effective as maintaining constant rest, with examples such as mentions that muscle size gains were similar ('Arm 14%, thigh 16%') and comments emphasizing practical benefits, like time savings for busy individuals. Words like 'similar' and phrases like 'can be as effective’ suggest a balanced, pragmatic approach, reinforcing moderate interest and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that decreasing rest intervals do not negatively affect strength or hypertrophy outcomes, considering multiple posts highlight comparable results between methods.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, with comments referencing the potential for time-efficient training and the nuances of rest intervals, indicating some engagement but not deep fascination.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants mention specific details like the percentages of muscle size improvements and the duration of rest modifications, reflecting a decent level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion suggests these findings could influence training optimization, especially for time-constrained individuals, indicating a moderate perceived significance.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared constant rest intervals (CI) and decreasing rest intervals (DI) over 8 weeks of resistance training in young men and found that both methods resulted in similar improvements in strength and muscle size, despite the DI group having a lower total training volume.
  • During the initial 2 weeks, both groups used 2-minute rest periods, but in the following 6 weeks, the CI group maintained 2-minute rest intervals while the DI group's rest times decreased from 2 minutes to 30 seconds, yet this did not lead to significant differences in muscle growth or strength gains.
  • The findings suggest that decreasing rest intervals can be as effective as constant rest intervals for short-term training (around 6 weeks), making either approach feasible for increasing maximal strength and muscle hypertrophy in recreationally trained individuals.]
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Jozo Grgic
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Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy https://t.co/LTcqK43hY4

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Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy https://t.co/LTcqK3MeW4

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Jozo Grgic
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As we get more trained, we might be able to reduce rest duration This study compared training with fixed 2 min rest vs. starting with 2 min and decreasing to 30 s over 6 weeks Arm (14%) and thigh (16%) size⬆️was similar between rest intervals (6/10) https://t.co/LTcqK3MeW4 https://t.co/MmnuNiriP5

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Rafa Lund
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4 - ADAPTAÇÃO A redução planejada e organizada do tempo de intervalo NÃO impactou negativamente os resultados em Força e Hipertrofia. O que pode ser muito válido para otimizar o tempo de treino para pessoas que tenham pouca disponibilidade de tempo. https://t.co/yMHWhC9SDm https://t.co/VPWKUVJcmz

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Guilherme Pussieldi, PhD
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Jozo Grgic
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As we get more trained, we might be able to reduce rest duration This study compared training with fixed 2 min rest vs. starting with 2 min and decreasing to 30 s over 6 weeks Arm (14%) and thigh (16%) size⬆️was similar between rest intervals (6/10) https://t.co/LTcqK3MeW4 https://t.co/MmnuNiriP5

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Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy https://t.co/LTcqK3MeW4

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Rafa Lund
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4 - ADAPTAÇÃO A redução planejada e organizada do tempo de intervalo NÃO impactou negativamente os resultados em Força e Hipertrofia. O que pode ser muito válido para otimizar o tempo de treino para pessoas que tenham pouca disponibilidade de tempo. https://t.co/yMHWhC9SDm https://t.co/VPWKUVJcmz

Oct 21, 2022 · 539 followers View post →
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RT @Jozo_Grgic: Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy https://t.co/LTc…

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RT @Jozo_Grgic: Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy https://t.co/LTc…

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Guilherme Pussieldi, PhD
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RT @Jozo_Grgic: Comparison between constant and decreasing rest intervals: influence on maximal strength and hypertrophy https://t.co/LTc…

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