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supersets for gaining mass?

josmit Posts: 107 Joined: 2005/06/09	2007/03/06, 12:05 AM Hey I was just wondering if people recomend supersets for gaining mass. Im also curious about drop sets. Thanks
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/03/06, 12:35 PM I've heard folks recommend both. They're good as a change to shock your muscles. I wouldn't use them every workout, but they definitely have their place. I've used them in my training and loved them.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/03/06, 04:02 PM i do a superset everyweek on a different muscle group, but then again generally i do more of a powerlifting concept of pyramid and heavy lifts low reps
Robott Posts: 29 Joined: 2006/12/17	2007/03/08, 08:33 PM they're only something i've ever used twice, but supersets are a HUGE help in boosting strength and avoiding a rut. don't use them for more than 2 straight weeks at a time though.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/03/11, 01:57 PM I generally save supersets, drop sets, giant sets, etc. for dieting periods. When trying to gain, longer rest periods allowing utilization of heavier weight are much more warranted. That is not to say that a short period doing them may not be beneficial, for a 'shock' to the muscle this may be useful. But again, just for a short period of time. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."
Mdenker6 Posts: 48 Joined: 2006/03/19	2007/03/11, 02:01 PM check this out http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459276
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/03/11, 02:20 PM Yeah, T-nation has the answers. They make monsters out of everyone. :) As I said, volume training has its place, but again for short periods of time, not a long term training protocol. Volume training is nothing new. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/03/11, 06:26 PM This leads me into a discussion that should be apparent, but for some reason, newbies, hell even some seasoned vets have this idea that there is some 'special' workout that will magically put mass on them. Folks, it should be apparent that genetics in the end is what will determine your results. (some good habits of course also, but ultimately genetics). Take the guy who does heavy intense work on his job daily, no working out...i.e...iron worker. 2 guys, both the same size in the beginning, both do the same job, both gobble down tons of food. The one guy gets muscular but 'bulky'...lots of mass gain, looks good with a shirt on, but crappy with it off. The other guy who started out exactly the same weight, eating the same food, stays lean and more cut...i.e...muscular, but looks thin. What is the difference in these two guys' doing the exact same thing with such different results? GENETICS! There really is no special secret workout....this stuff is not splitting the atom. The most anyone can do without performance enhancing 'supplements' is pick up heavy things, put them down, eat, rest, repeat. No matter what workout you do, you will gain to your limitations if you do good things between your workout(eat well, rest). You do not grow in the gym. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."