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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 6:53 pm
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?

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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 7:32 pm
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.

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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 8:34 pm
by RobbieWD
Yeah bro, supersets hit different but you fatigue way faster. Hard to keep strength up.

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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 8:53 pm
by Richardd5
I use them more on accessory work. Wouldn’t run giant sets for compounds tho.

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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:02 pm
by brunoG67
Yeah that makes sense… I’ve been doing them on almost everything lately 😅

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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:29 pm
by Huntert90
That’s probably why you feel smoked. Too much volume + intensity stacked together.

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

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:02 pm
by CAngel23
They build muscle for sure, just not ideal if your main goal is getting stronger.

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

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 3:30 am
by GritTy5*
Great for cutting or when you’re short on time, not something I’d rely on year-round.

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

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 5:22 am
by brunoG67
Got it… so better to use them strategically, not every set. Appreciate it 👍

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

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:26 pm
by RockoGym
Exactly bro, mix them in smart and you’ll get the benefits without burning out 💯