Weight; what's better for muscle growth? SUPERSETS or BURNOUT.

Both supersets and burnout sets are meant to help build muscle, as opposed to focusing on building strength, but they differ slightly in how they achieve the goal. Understanding how each type of exercise works can help determine how to incorporate them into your own personal workout regimen.

Let's discuss Supersets, shall we! A superset requires performing at least two sets of exercises in a row without resting, not necessarily the same exercise. For example, let's say you are working your triceps. You decide to perform two sets of tricep kickbacks in a row -or- perform one set of tricep kickbacks immediately followed by a set of diamond pushups. A typical superset set consists of 8 to 12 repetitions of an exercise.

So now that we know what supersets are all about; let's talk about Burn-outs, Ba-Bee! Burnouts is the idea to perform an exercise until exhaustion. As it pertains to weights, burnout sets start with weights that is at least 75% of the amount of weight you can lift once performing that same exercise, according to "Physical Fitness and Wellness". Once performed you reduce the weight by 10 pounds and perform another set until exhaustion, which will most likely consist of fewer reps.

So, now you want to know, what are the benefits to both and how can I best utilize what best works for me?

Okay so, both supersets and burnout sets are meant to infuse the muscle with growth, which is referred to as hypertrophy (Muscle hypertrophy is a term for the growth and increase of the size of muscle cells.) A supersets can increase muscle mass, but they are more effective for creating muscle definition and shape. While burnout sets produce more muscle growth due to the build up in the muscle when pushed to the point of exhaustion.

Supersets and burnout sets are considered advanced training techniques, so as applied to any regimen you begin, consult with a certified strength trainer, coach or doctor before attempting the exercises. If you are looking to grow muscle mass only without definition you would proceed with a burnout style workout. However, if your looking to build and define your muscles while increasing mass you would proceed with a superset style workout.

Overall each technique gives reason to incorporate them within your workout for muscle growth. While we're discussing the benefits of building muscle through exercise. It has been known to be preventative for [bone-thinning] osteoporosis and other problems. Muscle-building exercise can also improve balance, reduce the likelihood of falls, improve blood -sugar control, and improve sleep and mental health. And let us not forget the weight -loss benefits.

When deciding on which workout is best for you, make sure you know what your goal is and what you are looking to achieve. Stay moderate until you understand exactly how the technique works before you increase weights.

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