Breaths between reps

[DAllen]

I've read the content on time between sets in Practical Programming. Are there any guidelines for time between reps?

I'm doing the 3x5 Novice progression and find that the last couple of reps require 5 or 6 breaths before I'm ready for the next rep. On the 4th and 5th reps of dead lift, I also need to straighten my legs before reaching back down and grabbing the bar to pull.

So, is my time between reps undermining the Novice program?

Context:
- 180 lbs
- 6' 0"
- Guy
- long limbs, short waste
- 63 years old
- Tomorrow, squat 190, bench 150, dead 245
- Shoulder issues limiting bench.
- I expect to drop back to the Intermediate progression in a week or so, but I have been expecting this for a couple of weeks, but haven't had to switch yet.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Do you let go of the bar on those deadlift reps where you straighten your legs?

[throwman]

Would letting go of the bar constituent a failure of the set if you were to only use it to reset your position?

Assuming this takes about 6 to 10 seconds.

If so, why would waiting 6 to 10 seconds with your hands on the bar be any different then with you hands off the bar and resetting position?

[DAllen]

I let go and stand straight up. I may reverse my grip for the next rep.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Would letting go of the bar constituent a failure of the set if you were to only use it to reset your position?

Assuming this takes about 6 to 10 seconds.

Depends on whether it's a grip reset or a rest period for your back.

[DAllen]

On the letting-go-of-the-bar question from MR..

I stand up straight because on set 3 on reps 4 and 5 my quads need to get some blood through them to stop shaking and quit burning. It seems that my quads become my limitation, not my back or gluts.

I breathe 5 or six breaths because I feel like I just did a sprint.

[Mark Rippetoe]

If you're 63, it may be that you need to be doing triples instead of 5s. As it is now, you're doing a triple and 2 singles.

[neilc1]

If you're 63, it may be that you need to be doing triples instead of 5s. As it is now, you're doing a triple and 2 singles.

Is there a book about this anywhere ?
(my birthday's the 22nd)

[Andres Onu]

I stand up straight because on set 3 on reps 4 and 5 ...

Three sets of deadlifts? The book prescribes only one set to finish off your work out.

On the OP's original note, I do sometimes find myself wondering how long to wait for a final rep when fatigue is setting in. It seems to be a trade-off between taking a much needed breather before rep number five versus further tiring out from holding a bunch of weight up isometrically.

Rip, have you leaned toward taking an extra breath versus getting darn rep over with?

[throwman]

So if im making sure its to rest my grip/position its ok?

What would you say is is the upper limit as to how long one can wait to reset/refocus between reps?