Rest Period Rechner — Formel
## How Rest Periods Are Determined
Rest between sets depends on training intensity, exercise type, and your goal.
### General Guidelines
- **Strength (1-5 reps, 85%+ 1RM)**: 3-5 minutes
- **Hypertrophy (6-12 reps, 65-85% 1RM)**: 1-3 minutes
- **Endurance (12+ reps, <65% 1RM)**: 30-90 seconds
Compound movements (squat, deadlift, bench) need more rest than isolation exercises because they recruit more muscle mass and are more neurologically demanding.
Rest between sets depends on training intensity, exercise type, and your goal.
### General Guidelines
- **Strength (1-5 reps, 85%+ 1RM)**: 3-5 minutes
- **Hypertrophy (6-12 reps, 65-85% 1RM)**: 1-3 minutes
- **Endurance (12+ reps, <65% 1RM)**: 30-90 seconds
Compound movements (squat, deadlift, bench) need more rest than isolation exercises because they recruit more muscle mass and are more neurologically demanding.
Lösungsbeispiel
Squatting at 80% 1RM for 5 reps.
- Base rest = 30 + 80 * 1.5 = 150 sec
- Compound bonus = 30 sec
- Rep adjustment = 0 (5 reps is in 5-12 range)
- Total = 150 + 30 + 0 = 180 sec = 3.0 min
- Range: 135-225 sec (2:15 to 3:45)