Supersets To Increase Size and Shock The Body
September 10, 2011 by admin
Supersets are a great way not only to shock your body into new growth patterns but, it is also a technique I use to increase my pace in the gym and to get in a quicker, yet effective workout.
A superset basically consists of working with two exercises with no rest in between.
You can either work the same muscle with two separate exercises or, work opposing muscle groups with separate exercises.
For instance, I may work biceps with barbell curls followed immediately with hammer curls using a dumbell or, seated incline curls.
I also may work separate muscle groups by completing a dumbbell incline chest movement followed immediately with seated back rows.
My time can be pressed in the gym on some days due to work obligations so the superset method is a way I can get in my allotted work yet have it be effective as well.
several combinations I may use are :
Chest and back
Biceps and triceps
Quadriceps and hamstrings
Front and rear deltoids.
You can be as creative as you want with supersets. I do not recommend however you use this method continually as you can stress your body to the point of over training if you are not careful
I mention this to my brethren that are over 50. You are in this for the long haul.
If you have a combination you like or have a question regarding supersets leave me a comment.
Train hard but train smart.
Richard Haynes PTA/CPT
Total Joint Fitness LLC
http://www.totaljointfitness.com