Set Sequence Question

[DavidCPA]

After reviewing some of your sample training plans, I have a couple of questions about the sequence of sets in the non-circuit plans:

1) Are sets for a single exercise done consecutively or alternately with other exercises? For example, a program requiring 3 sets of 4 exercises (A,B,C,D) would be done (exercise-set):

A-1,A-2,A-3,B-1,B-2......D-2,D-3
or
A-1,B-1,C-1........C-3,D-3

2) Is there a guideline for alternating push, pull exercises?

-DavidCPA

[Jean-Paul]

In a non-circuit workout you can either do set-rest, set-rest, or you can superset a push exercise with a pull exercise, like a chest exercise followed immediately by a back exercise. For the intensity that I call for in a traditional mass-gaining workout though, I wouldn't advise doing all of the exercises as circuit. You need to do the same exercise or pair of exercises several times in a row, with a little rest in between each set.

If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will try to explain it a different way. Good luck!

[DavidCPA]

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If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will try to explain it a different way. Good luck!

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Makes perfect sense to me. Thanks [img]smile.gif[/img]