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How long you rest between sets changes your workout

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Staring at the ceiling between sets actually serves a highly specific mechanical purpose. Waiting a full three minutes completely refills your explosive power reserves, whereas cutting it down to thirty seconds forces your systems to drown in sheer endurance training. Your laziness directly dictates your athletic destiny.

How long you rest between sets changes your workout
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