Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

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brunoG67
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Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by brunoG67 »

Been running more supersets and giant sets to save time and get a crazy pump, but not sure if it’s helping growth or just tiring me out faster. What’s it been like for you guys?
JaxBulk(JB)
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by JaxBulk(JB) »

They’re solid for saving time and getting a pump, but for pure mass I still stick to straight sets on big lifts.
RobbieWD
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by RobbieWD »

Yeah bro, supersets hit different but you fatigue way faster. Hard to keep strength up.
Richardd5
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by Richardd5 »

I use them more on accessory work. Wouldn’t run giant sets for compounds tho.
brunoG67
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by brunoG67 »

Yeah that makes sense… I’ve been doing them on almost everything lately 😅
Huntert90
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by Huntert90 »

That’s probably why you feel smoked. Too much volume + intensity stacked together.
CAngel23
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by CAngel23 »

They build muscle for sure, just not ideal if your main goal is getting stronger.
GritTy5*
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by GritTy5* »

Great for cutting or when you’re short on time, not something I’d rely on year-round.
brunoG67
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by brunoG67 »

Got it… so better to use them strategically, not every set. Appreciate it 👍
RockoGym
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Re: Supersets & Giant Sets - Actually Build Muscle or Just Gas You Out?

Post by RockoGym »

Exactly bro, mix them in smart and you’ll get the benefits without burning out 💯
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