is three sets of 8 a sucky rep scheme ?

[Ruthie]

I"ve discovered it's the rest periods that are boring me-and thought of doing 3 sets of 8-

[John Sullivan]

I"ve discovered it's the rest periods that are boring me-and thought of doing 3 sets of 8-

It's fine, try it out.

[Blondell]

I'd do some other rep schemes along w/ it on other days.

[goingforit]

I"ve discovered it's the rest periods that are boring me-and thought of doing 3 sets of 8-

as apposed to 5X5? How long do you rest between sets? Curious, because this is what i am starting today.

[TheDeliverator]

Depends.

[Erik]

Depends.

:lol3:

[goingforit]

Depends.

OK, then. I am eating below maintenence and doing a 4 day split between upper and lower and doing a 5x5 rep scheme. How long should a rest period be between sets or do you need more?

[TheDeliverator]

OK, then. I am eating below maintenence and doing a 4 day split between upper and lower and doing a 5x5 rep scheme. How long should a rest period be between sets or do you need more?

I didn't know 3x8 was set to any specific rest time? :shrug:

The reason I said, "depends," is because there are a lot of movements 3x8 works really well for, and there are just as many movements 3x8 would be silly for.

I'm not commenting on the rest periods; I have yet to time rest periods.

[char-dawg]

I think that there's, ah, a basic disconnect on this thread. I.e., some are training for strength, and some are training for bodycomp.

Might want to clearly state goals before asking for advice.

[Strive2Define]

I have come to the conclusion that when I get bored during my rest periods then I know I am not lifting heavy enough.When I am, the rest periods do not seem long enough.

[KaPow]

I have come to the conclusion that when I get bored during my rest periods then I know I am not lifting heavy enough.When I am, the rest periods do not seem long enough.


:ditto: