Horizontal Loading

Horizontal Loading: Horizontal loading is when all sets for a given exercise are done before moving on to the next exercise. Historically/conventionally, this has been recommended more often than "vertical loading (a.k.a. circuit training)" for resistance training routines.

• Disadvantage: When optimal rest between sets is performed (2-3+ min), conventional training can result in very long session durations, or relatively low exercise volumes if session durations are fixed.
• Example: Bench press, rest, bench press, rest, bench press, rest, then progress to the next exercise; seated row, rest, seated row, rest, seated row, rest; then on to the next exercise (repeat).