5 Powerful Supersets for Smarter and More Effective Workouts

Get fit in less time and make exercises more effective

Sean Barker, CPT, PN2
In Fitness And In Health
5 min readNov 11, 2024

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Looking to level up your workouts without adding extra time? Supersets are a great way to make your workouts more efficient, improve muscular endurance, and burn more calories.

Performing two exercises, back-to-back can help you minimize rest time, challenge your muscles in different ways, and maintain an elevated heart rate. You don’t need to wear a cape to complete these supersets, but you’ll certainly feel a super burn in your muscles once you finish them!

Here are five powerful supersets to help you push harder and get more out of every workout.

What Are Supersets?

Supersets involve performing two exercises back-to-back with minimal or no rest between them. There are two main types of supersets:

  • Agonist: Target the same muscle group, increasing muscular fatigue and maximizing tension in the targeted area.
  • Antagonist: Work two different or opposing muscle groups, helping to reduce fatigue, create balance, and increase overall workout efficiency.

Each type of superset offers unique benefits, whether you’re aiming for muscle growth, fat loss, or overall fitness…

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In Fitness And In Health
In Fitness And In Health

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Sean Barker, CPT, PN2
Sean Barker, CPT, PN2

Written by Sean Barker, CPT, PN2

Award-winning fitness coach and best-selling author of The Easy Eating Diet and cookbook. Apply for Online Custom FIT Coaching here: https://bit.ly/3wzBhHH

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