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flag Supersets build muscle and strength as well as traditional lifting but in 36% less time, study finds.

flag A new study from CUNY Lehman College finds that supersets—performing exercises back-to-back with no rest—can build muscle and strength as effectively as traditional weight training while cutting workout time by 36%. flag Researchers tested 43 experienced lifters over eight weeks, with both groups completing identical sets, reps, and training volume. flag Despite shorter sessions, the superset group saw similar gains in muscle size (2% to 7%) and strength, suggesting supersets offer a time-efficient alternative without sacrificing results.

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