Help with supersets or combined exercises programming?
I could really use some help with supersets. In my certification I learned to superset a strength exercise with a stabilization exercise that works the same muscles. I see lots of options online where people superset 2 different exercises to keep things fun for the client and to accomplish more work in a shorter time due to not needing a long rest period, etc. Can someone clarify supersetting for general fitness? Or is supersetting only used in hypertrophy type of training? For example: would combining a dumbbell pec fly into a triceps kickback be considered a superset or is that just considered combining two exercises into one movement?
A superset means that you perform multiple exercises with very little rest
You can do antagonist muscle groups or the same, it depends on what you want to achieve. It can be used for muscle endurance or strength work, depending on how you set it up.
A pec fly and tri kickback can be considered a superset/throw in pushups and switch up the load either light to heavy or visa versa
I use supersets to burn out a muscle group. It’s not something I do all the time but there is a time and place for everything.