a set that includes other sets
The set A is a superset of set B iff every member of B is also a member of A.
The combination of two or more exercises in series. Instead of doing sets of the same exercise in series, you do a different exercise as the second or third set. You can do the same muscles and agonists or you can work antagonists in the combination. If you do the same muscles and agonists, you will really feel the fatigue and failure of the muscle. Same muscle/agonist example: Close grip lat pulldown/wide grip lat pulldown. Antogonist example: biceps curl from low pulley (elbow flexion)/triceps pressdown from high pulley (elbow extension).
A larger set containing smaller sets.
Two exercises performed in succession without any rest between sets.
Technique of combining two exercises, which are done in immediate succession for the same muscle or muscle group. (e.g. "For my triceps, I did a superset of close grip bench presses followed by weighted dips.")
Alternating between two exercises until the prescribed number of sets is completed; the two exercises generally involve a protagonist and antagonist (e.g., the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi), but common usage of the term can mean any two exercises alternated with one another.
Two sets of exercises, performed in rotation and without stopping; more specifically, the two exercises may involve opposing muscle groups (such as the biceps and triceps).
A set that consists of a collection of smaller, subsets. Example: The baseball team is the superset of the pitching roster.
Given two sets, A and B, A is a superset of B if all elements of B are also elements of A. Contrast with subset.
in relation to weight training, when you perform two exercise “sets” back-to-back without a rest between sets. The two exercises may work the same muscle group, opposing muscles, or any muscle combinations. Performed to either save time, or intensify the workout.
A set of exercises where one exercise is done immediately after another, with little or no rest, using opposing muscle groups. For example: chest and back or biceps and triceps.