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Take a stand - Fit Tip - safety when resting between exercises - Brief Article
Men's Fitness, May, 2003 by Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Bobby Lee, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede
WHILE IT'S TEMPTING to sit between sets and take a breather, don't. Sitting, particularly on a seat without a backrest (such as a weight bench), can temporarily destabilize the spine, increase stiffness in the lower back, and limit range of motion. Instead of parking your carcass, take a quick walk to the water fountain.
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Not only will this keep you hydrated, it will also keep your blood flowing, which will help clear out lactic acid and prime your body for the next exercise.
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