# Questions about Time Crunch Template (EMOM Sets)

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**Created:** [March 26, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/questions-about-time-crunch-template-emom-sets/17301 "2025-03-26T14:11:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 26, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/questions-about-time-crunch-template-emom-sets/17301/1 "2025-03-26T14:11:15Z")

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Hello Jordan and team,

I have two questions about the procedure for EMOM sets.  
After completing the top set, surely I take a “normal / regular” break of 3-5 min. if time permits before starting the EMOM back off sets?

What about unilateral exercises such as split squats?  
Do I do my top set on one side first, pause, then do the top set on the other side? That probably makes sense.

How should I proceed in the EMOM sets?

Thanks for your help.

Best regards  
Christian

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/questions-about-time-crunch-template-emom-sets/17301/2 "2025-03-26T14:15:20Z")

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Christian,

Are you referring to a protocol like this:

> 5 to 8 reps @ RPE 8, then 63% e1RM x 5 reps every 3 minutes on the minute x 3 sets (or RPE 8, whichever comes first)

If so, no, I would not rest \>3 minutes after your top set of 5-8 reps before doing the 63% x 5 rep sets. I would rest 3 minutes as indicated.

I would do both sides of a unilateral exercise and rest in between sets.

To be clear, I don’t believe any of the work in the template is every minute on the minute exactly. Rather, they have multiple minutes of rest between sets.

-Jordan