A superset workout is a form of strength training where you perform two exercises back-to-back with little or no rest in between. The two exercises used in a superset can be for the same muscle group or opposing muscle groups. Supersets are frequently used to boost the aerobic intensity of your regular lifting program and reduce the total time you need for each workout. There are several types of supersets that you can use, depending on your goals:
- Push-pull supersets: involve performing two exercises that use opposing muscle groups, such as bench press followed by barbell rows or quadricep extension followed by hamstring curls.
- Upper-lower supersets: involve performing an upper body exercise followed by a lower body exercise or vice versa.
Supersets are great for getting in different fat-burning and muscle-building exercises quickly. They provide a more intense level of training and help you improve your strength and endurance. Supersets are also more time-efficient, making them a more efficient way to take on strength training. However, performing supersets for strength requires maximum effort and is really only recommended for advanced trainees. If youre going to perform supersets for strength, youll need to lift less weight than you would normally lift for an individual strength-based exercise with a rest period.