Men's Fitness South Africa

Raring to build muscle? Rest more between sets!

When you think it’s time to do the next set — wait longer.

ifters fall into two camps: Those who believe short rests between sets are best for pumping up muscles, and those who say longer rests boost both muscle recovery and performance. Now a study in may have settled the fight. In it,

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