# @healthline on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeFXJ0KjKpm
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71311463-healthline-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-04T19:15:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Healthline (@healthline) — https://gondola.cc/healthline

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Scrolling your phone between sets? That rest time matters more than you might think. ⏱️

How long you rest depends on what you're training for. Shorter breaks keep the challenge high when you're building muscle or endurance. Longer breaks give your muscles time to recover so you can push your full strength again on the next set.

Save this for your next lift, then tap the link in bio to learn why rest times affect your results. 🔗

#strengthtraining #weightlifting #workouttips #gymroutine

Before you read it, we reviewed it.
Article Medically Reviewed By: Danielle Hildreth, RN, CPT
Article Review Date: 9/7/2026
Source: Edwards, T. (September 7, 2026). How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/rest-between-sets

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