How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness
by Anthony Mortara, EdD, CSCS
Personal Training Quarterly
May 2023
Vol 10, Issue 1
This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.
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