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How closely do you watch your rest times between sets?

You often see recommendations of 60 to 90 seconds for isolation exercises and several minutes for heavy compound lifts. In practice, though, recovery is not always that predictable.

After a hard set of squats, I can see the need for a few minutes before going again. After curls or lateral raises, wa...

Progress does not always come from completely changing a training programme or diet. Sometimes a relatively small habit makes workouts more consistent or produces better results over time.

Examples include preparing gym clothes the night before, recording each workout, drinking more water, eating a regular, protein-rich breakfast, or going to bed slightly earlier.

The final repetitions of a difficult set rarely look quite as controlled as the first few. The movement may become slower, the range of motion slightly shorter, or you may begin using a little momentum to complete the repetition.

At what point do you decide that a repetition no longer counts?

For example, if you complete eight clean dumbbell rows and th...

Most workout routines assume you have plenty of time, but work, family commitments, and travel can sometimes leave only 20 or 30 minutes for training.

When that happens, is it better to do a shortened workout or skip the session and return to your normal routine another day?

How would you structure a genuinely useful 20-minute workout? Would you concent...

Training may be something forum members have in common, but it is rarely the only interest people have.

Some lifters spend their free time cycling, walking, playing sport or doing other physical activities. Others prefer gaming, cooking, travelling, photography, music, gardening, restoring cars or something completely unrelated to fitness.

What do you e...