General
superset
What does superset mean?
Performing one exercise and immediately moving to a second with little or no rest between them.
"Superset your curls with tricep pushdowns to save time."
Origin
Bodybuilding training technique for boosting intensity and density.
Frequently asked questions
What is a superset?
A superset is performing two exercises back-to-back with little or no rest in between before you take a break.
What's the point of supersets?
They save time and increase training density and intensity, and pairing opposing muscles lets one recover while the other works.
What's the difference between a superset and a giant set?
A superset pairs two exercises back-to-back; a giant set chains three or more exercises together with no rest between them.
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