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rest-pause
REST PAWZ · noun · slang
Push to failure, rest briefly, then squeeze out more reps.
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A technique of taking a set to failure, resting only a few seconds, then continuing for additional reps with the same weight.
“Rest-pause on the last set to grind out five extra reps.”
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rest-pause In A Sentence
Rest-pause on the last set to grind out five extra reps.
Origin & Usage
Bodybuilding intensity-technique terminology.
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rest pause
People Also Ask
What is rest-pause training?
It's an intensity technique where you take a set to failure, rest just a few seconds, then keep going for extra reps with the same weight.
How long do you rest during rest-pause?
Only briefly — usually somewhere around 10 to 20 seconds — just enough to recover for a few more reps before continuing.
What is rest-pause good for?
It's used to push past failure and add extra training volume and intensity, often to drive muscle growth on a final set.
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