The Claim

Superset strength training techniques result in 9.7-18.5% lower volume loads compared to traditional strength training and other advanced techniques (forced repetitions, pre-exhaustion variations) in trained males, indicating a potential reduction in total work output during chest-focused workouts.

Source: Repeated Bouts of Advanced Strength Training Techniques: Effects on Volume Load, Metabolic Responses, and Muscle Activation in Trained Individuals

What the research says

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Quantitative
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In plain English

When trained men do superset workouts for chest exercises, they lift less total weight compared to other workout styles, meaning they might do less overall work.

See the scientific wording

Superset strength training techniques produce 9.7-18.5% lower volume loads compared to traditional strength training and other advanced techniques (forced repetitions, pre-exhaustion variations) in trained males, suggesting this method may reduce total work output during chest-focused workouts.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Repeated Bouts of Advanced Strength Training Techniques: Effects on Volume Load, Metabolic Responses, and Muscle Activation in Trained Individuals

    The study directly tested superset training and found it resulted in lower workout volume compared to other methods, just like the claim says, so it supports the claim.

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