Do longer rest intervals between sets improve mechanical output in resistance-trained athletes during bench press?

Rest Intervals & Bench Press1 min readUpdated June 3, 2026

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We analyzed one assertion on this topic and found that longer rest intervals between bench press sets may help maintain mechanical output in resistance-trained athletes. Specifically, for trained wrestlers, taking 3 minutes of rest between sets was associated with higher repetitions, greater power,...

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June 3, 2026·Last updated June 3, 2026
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