The Claim
In moderately trained men performing bench press at 70% one-repetition maximum, individualized inter-repetition rest periods prevent the decline in movement velocity that occurs with higher repetition volumes, resulting in maintained average and last repetition velocity across 3, 15, and 24 repetitions.
What the research says
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When moderately trained men perform bench presses at 70% of their maximum strength, using customized rest periods between reps prevents the usual drop in bar speed during sets of 15 or 24 reps, so their average and final rep speeds stay the same as in shorter sets.
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In moderately trained men performing bench press at 70% one-repetition maximum, individualized inter-repetition rest periods prevent the decline in movement velocity typically associated with higher volumes, maintaining average and last repetition velocity across 3, 15, and 24 repetitions.
By pausing briefly between each repetition, the muscles get just enough time to restore their energy fuel and flush out waste chemicals that slow down contractions. This keeps the muscle fibers contracting at the same speed no matter how many reps are done.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of Bench Press Volume on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Response.
When trained guys take short, personalized breaks between each bench press rep — based on how slow they’re getting — they can do 3 reps or 24 reps and still keep the same speed. The study proved it works.
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