The location of the hole (perforation) in the eardrum also effects the degree of hearing loss. If severe trauma (e.g. skull fracture) disrupts the bones in the middle ear which transmit sound or causes injury to the inner ear structures, the loss of hearing maybe quite severe.
1 Resting 1-3 minutes between sets is probably ideal for you. 2  The higher your training intensity is for a given exercise and/or the more demanding it is on your body, the more you should stay nearer to the 2-3 minute range.
Some people will rest for 5-10 minutes from talking between sets making their workouts last up to two hours or more which is not beneficial. With the right amount of rest between workouts you will maximize your ability to lift as much weight as possible while not staying in the gym for hours and hours every day.