

Favorite Supersets For Each Body Part | ETP#70
May 31, 2022
The hosts dive into their favorite superset pairings for targeted muscle training, discussing effective strategies for various body parts. They share personal insights on the emotional ups and downs of self-coaching and the excitement of structured programs. The conversation explores weight loss dynamics and the impact of workout enjoyment on performance. Discover tailored techniques for quads, glutes, and more, while emphasizing the importance of proper form and exercise order for optimal results.
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Hiring a Coach for Objectivity
- Aaron Straker shares hiring a coach to avoid emotional bias in his own training and nutrition.
- He begins with a neurological training phase to rebuild strength and enjoys the athlete mindset this creates.
Superset Order Depends on Training Goal
- Superset order depends on training focus: mechanical damage phases prefer pre-exhaust with short to lengthened muscle loading.
- Metabolic phases often use two shorter overload movements for fatigue and metabolic stress.
Practical Superset Pairings
- Pair movements that require minimal equipment transitions in typical gyms for practicality.
- For chest, a sternal cable press paired with weighted dips targets both shortened and lengthened positions effectively.