Sentences with phrase «opposing muscle group supersets»

The two main types of supersets are opposing muscle group supersets and same muscle group supersets.

Not exact matches

The principle of combining the exercises is the same as with supersets, hitting the opposing muscle groups with a sequence of exercises.

This type of supersets refers to performing two exercises that work opposing muscle groups (while one contracts, the other relaxes), such as chest and back or biceps and triceps, which allows using a higher rep range or heavier weights.

Another point to make, in case you didn't already know: Supersets should only be with two lifts that train two different muscle groups (ideally, two opposing muscle groups).

Superset — Pairing two or more exercises together in one set that stresses opposing or different muscle groups.

The second and best way to superset is by pairing exercises of opposing muscle groups such as back and chest, thighs and hamstrings, biceps and triceps; or different muscle movements such as shoulders and calves, upper abs and lower abs.

One very common form of a superset workout includes working two opposing muscle groups back to back and then repeating the circuit.

Another easy method to plan supersets is to alternate with opposing muscle groups.

Two primary variations are recognized: A superset where the second exercise hits the same muscle group (agonist); and a superset in which an opposing muscle group (antagonist) is targeted in the second exercise or set.