superset

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See also: süper set

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Etymology

From super- +‎ set.

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Noun

superset (plural supersets)

  1. (set theory) (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.
    The set of human beings is a superset of the set of human children.
    The set of characters "LBPG" is a superset of the set of characters "PG".
  2. (weightlifting) Two or more different physical exercises performed back to back (i.e., without a period of rest between them). The exercises may employ the same muscle group, or opposing muscle groups.
    • 2010, Eric Velazquez, “Power Pairings”, in Reps!, 17:83:
      While some lifters insist that supersets must consist of consecutive exercises for the same bodypart, others would bet their weight belts that supersets involve opposing bodyparts.
    • 2023 April 5, MGH, “Build Mass with Bodyweight Drop Set Workout Routine”, in Training Bodyweight‎:
      A superset is a combination of two or three different exercises back to back. For example, you start with bodyweight press up and switch to TRX chest press with few seconds to no rest in between.

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superset (third-person singular simple present supersets, present participle supersetting, simple past and past participle supersetted)

  1. (weightlifting, transitive) To perform (different physical exercises) back to back, without a period of rest between them.
    • 2016 August 10, Spring Hill Fitness, “Supersetting For Better Workouts”, in Spring Hill Fitness‎:
      An example would be cable curls supersetted with tricep pushdowns, or leg extensions supersetted with leg curls.
    • 2017 January 5, Jordan Shakeshaft, “The Worst People at the Gym According to Trainers”, in Daily Burn‎:
      “If you’re using more than one piece of equipment, make sure you’re close to them at all times,” says fitness coach JC Deen of JCD Fitness. Walk away for more than 15 to 30 seconds, and most people will assume you’re done, Deen says. “Supersetting is a luxury, not a necessity,” adds strength coach and author Bret Contreras. Bottom line: “If the gym is busy, don’t superset!”
    • 2024 June 20, Kate Neudecker, “What Is a Superset? Here's How to Gain More Muscle in Less Time”, in Men's Health‎:
      Antagonist supersets involve supersetting opposite motions or muscle groups.
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