how long to take between sets if you are powerlifting?

[Niozferl]

I work out at a gym that’s pretty busy and usually have to wait 15 or 20 minutes to get a bench press or the squat rack. Once in there usually people are breathing down your neck trying to get in so I try and work in with people as much as I can.
My question is I want to transition to more powerlifting do you need to take more time in between your sets if you powerlift where I can let people work in with me maybe 2 or 3 guys or do you still take a minute or less in between your sets even when you’re going heavy?

 

[SteveSmi]

I used to take a solid 4 minutes between my sets if I was going heavy

 

[CEO]

Bros I would take 5 or 6 minutes if you're going super heavy

 

[ROIDDERS]

2 to 3 minutes minimum on heavier sets

 

[chesty]

if there is a line to wait for people then you need to learn the working with them

 

[Ulter]

people at the gym are so rude I don't blame you for being upset

 

[e2]

make sure you take a good 4 or 5 minutes to give your muscles a chance to rest

 

[2Thick]

I like to do a set then walk around the gym and act like I own the place

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

a lot of people will train with different styles so there's not a right or wrong answer

 

[wootoom]

it can take your muscles a few minutes to regenerate after a hard set