The Claim

Traditional resistance training produces greater power output than superset resistance training, as indicated by acute performance data.

Source: The Acute and Chronic Effects of Superset Resistance Training Versus Traditional Resistance Training-A Narrative Review.

What the research says

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In plain English

When lifting weights the normal way, you can usually generate more power than when doing supersets, which means you can move the weight faster and with more force.

See the scientific wording

Power production is typically greater during traditional resistance training compared to superset resistance training, based on acute performance data.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: The Acute and Chronic Effects of Superset Resistance Training Versus Traditional Resistance Training-A Narrative Review.

    The study found that traditional weightlifting usually produces more power than superset training, which matches the claim exactly.

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