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Superset training reduces session duration by approximately 50% compared to traditional resistance training.
Practitioners can recommend superset training as a time-efficient alternative to traditional resistance training.
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Superset training... reduces session duration by ∼50% compared with traditional RT.
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The claim is based on a narrative review of existing literature.
Source
The Acute and Chronic Effects of Superset Resistance Training Versus Traditional Resistance Training—A Narrative Review
Zachary A. Mang et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2025
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005246
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