Acute Variables: Set Strategies (Supersets, Pyramid Sets, and Drop-Sets)
Set strategies, including conventional sets (horizontal loading), supersets, pyramid sets, and drop sets, are described and compared in this course and systematic research review (SR).
Course Summary: Set Strategies (Supersets, Pyramid Sets, and Drop-sets)
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Course Summary: Set Strategies (Supersets, Pyramid Sets, and Drop-sets)
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Position Statement and 1-Page Research Summary
Research Findings
Blood Chemistry4 Sub Sections
Energy Expenditure, Cardiovascular Changes, and Health Markers4 Sub Sections
Strength and Endurance4 Sub Sections
Hypertrophy and Body Composition4 Sub Sections
Power and Agility2 Sub Sections
Electromyographic (EMG) Activity (and Order of Superset Pairs)3 Sub Sections
Intra-exercise and Post-exercise Changes in Force Production3 Sub Sections
Rest Between Sets for Supersets2 Sub Sections
Sample Program: Case Study
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