Giant Sets
Performing four or more exercises back-to-back for the same muscle group.
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Giant sets involve performing 4+ exercises consecutively without rest, targeting the same muscle group from different angles. This creates extreme metabolic stress and muscle pump, though strength is compromised due to fatigue. Giant sets are best used sparingly for hypertrophy or when time is limited.
Examples
- Bench press → Incline DB press → Cable flyes → Push-ups
- No rest between exercises
- Rest 2-3 minutes between giant sets
Related Terms
Compound exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Knee Circles
Stretching · Bodyweight
Knee Tuck Jump
Plyometrics · Bodyweight
Kneeling High Pulley Row
Strength · Cable
Kneeling Jump Squat
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
Strength · Cable
Kneeling Squat
Powerlifting · Barbell
Landmine 180's
Strength · Barbell
Landmine Linear Jammer
Strength · Barbell
Common questions
What is Giant Sets?
Performing four or more exercises back-to-back for the same muscle group. Giant sets involve performing 4+ exercises consecutively without rest, targeting the same muscle group from different angles.
What exercises train the Giant Sets?
Good options include Knee Circles, Knee Tuck Jump, Kneeling High Pulley Row, Kneeling Jump Squat, Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Giant Sets?
Bench press → Incline DB press → Cable flyes → Push-ups; No rest between exercises; Rest 2-3 minutes between giant sets.
Put it into practice
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