1.) Supersets: Alternate between two different non-competing exercises (e.g. upper body and lower body such as push-ups and lunges)
2.) Trisets: Alternate between three different exercises (e.g. push, pull, and lower body such as push-ups, rows, and lunges)
3.) Circuits: Alternate between four or more different exercises
Though supersets and trisets are excellent alternating set options, I believe circuit training is by the far the best option time and time again. To demonstrate why, let's examine the Optimal Performance's typical Olympic lifting circuit; You will alternate between the Olympic lift, then immediately go and perform an individual corrective exercise, followed by a corrective stretch (90% of the time it is a Hip flexor stretch - all athletes need some flexibility work here). Here is an example;
Exercise#1- DB Snatch
Exercise#2 - Single Leg Bridge/or corrective exercise
Exercise#3 - Active Isolated Hip Flexor stretch
Basically, in the same 10 - 15 minutes that it usually takes most athletes to get through their bench press routine, utilizing the Optimal Performance training system you will complete 3 times the amount of work. Now imagine repeating my above example for you entire workout. What kind of results do you think you could get? To recap, the key to creating the optimal athletic development program is to utilize circuit training. This system is so effective because it allows you to accumulate a high volume of total body work in the shortest amount of time possible.
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Jason Zaretzky is Owner and Program Director of Optimal Performance Training Center, a Sports training facility located in Rockland County NY. He specializes in Athletic performance training for athlete ranging from the pee-wee to the professional. To learn mor about Jason and Optimal Performance visit http://www.rocklandsportstraining.com
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