Longer rest times between sets typically mean larger strength and muscle gains. But what if you’re short on time? Enter: alternating sets!
Don’t know what alternating sets are? No worries, we explain them in the episode, while looking into a new study that compares alternating sets with traditional sets, to see if they are the fastest route to big gains.
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This is episode 74 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 73: Will Pre-Exhausting Your Muscles Increase Growth?
- Episode 72: How to Improve Your Sleep for Better Performance
- Episode 71: Best Ways to Form Healthy Habits
- Episode 70: Will Collagen Keep Your Joints Healthy and Your Skin Young?
- Episode 69: Is Muscle Soreness an Indicator of a Good Workout? Q&A Part 2
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