I remember the first time I heard the term “superset.” Even once I realized it was about training, the phrase evoked images of muscular heroes and diabolical villains—larger than life, majestic, and powerful. In a word, super! Since I wanted to get strong, I decided at a young age to investigate this training methodology, …
Supersets need no introduction. Bodybuilders and novice lifters alike have been using them for decades to save time in the gym and increase their workout intensity, muscle gain, and fat loss. Supersets are a highly effective training technique for every gym-goer, regardless of their primary goal. Everyone agrees on this. As with any workout …
Working out is fun when you’re a beginner. Before long, though, working out evolves into training, and training is not fun. In fact, done correctly, training is hard and uncomfortable and about as entertaining as getting kicked in the nuts. Sounds like back day, right? On this day of the week, you spend a …
Just in case you haven’t heard, there’s no magic pill for building killer legs overnight. But if there’s a secret ingredient to Dymatize-sponsored athlete Erin Stern’s leg workouts, it’s supersets. “I love doing supersets, especially when trying to lean down,” explains Stern. “You keep your heart rate up and train opposing muscle groups. It’s like […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]