Multi-Set Training for Ultimate Fat Burning and Lean Muscle Mass

Quit wasting precious time at the gym wandering around aimlessly wondering which body part to work and follow my sure fire plan to get in killer shape faster then you ever thought possible. Stop your traditional style of weight training and start circuit training. If you are trying to lose weight and tone your muscles, like most gym goers are, then circuit training is a very efficient way to do it. Workout faster and train more body parts during each workout. Train every muscle group at least once every week with my three day a week workout plan.

I’m not talking about your traditional style circuit training with time intervals. You can call it super, super set training. With this style of training you ensure optimal calorie burning and lean muscle building for your body, not to mention time efficiency. Your time wasting days at the gym are over. No more waiting for equipment or chatting. Choose today to start working toward a new, leaner, healthier you.

Super, super set training involves three exercises that are performed back to back three to four times, with a 15-20 second break between each circuit. Rest times should be kept to a minimum so your heart rate will not go up and down but stay level. This will ensure that you are burning a ton of calories during each workout session. This can be done by keeping all the exercises close together, so you don't have to walk all the way across the gym, wasting time or reserving equipment. Here is an example of a typical circuit: dumbbell rows followed by dumbbell pullover, then a sumo squat or a flat bench crunch. Depending on your size and sex you can burn anywhere from 350-550 calories a workout.

In a typical super, super set workout you will train three to four body parts each workout. This may seem like a hard workout concept to grasp, so I will only say it once, “There are no rules to your workout.” Your possibilities are endless. Throw all of your traditional ideas of weight training out the door. Instead of having a strict workout plan that does not allow for change, have a workout plan that is an outline of body parts you want to work and design it as you go. You can group your body parts like so, (back, abs, biceps), (shoulders, chest, legs), (triceps, abs, legs). The key to super, super set training is to keep moving. If one of your pieces of equipment is occupied, just do another exercise for the same body part. For example if you were doing a triceps pushdown and that is occupied, you could do triceps kickback or bench dip, and come back to the pushdown later.

The only concern you should have with this style of training is reserving equipment in a large gym. When no rules apply to your workout you do not have to worry about reserving equipment. Just move on, and then come back to it later. Remember, time is of the essence. Your workouts should not be any longer than 30-45 minutes.
Start your super, super set training today and transform your body into a calorie burning, lean muscle building machine. Here is a sample of a typical three day a week super, super set workout.

Day One: Chest, Shoulders, Abs
(Circuit #1)
Flat bench dumbbell chest press 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions
Dumbbell military press 3 sets x 10-12 repetitions
Reverse crunches 3 sets x 20-30 repetitions

(Circuit #2)
Incline dumbbell chest press 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions
Dumbbell side lateral raises 3 sets x 10-12 repetitions
Decline crunches or regular flat bench crunches 3 sets x 20-30 repetitions

(Circuit #3)
Pec. deck or dumbbell flies 3 sets x 15 repetitions
Dumbbell front shoulder raises 3 sets x 12 repetitions
Dumbbell shrugs or oblique crunches 3 sets x 20 repetitions

Day Two: Back, Biceps, Legs.
(Circuit # 1)
Dumbbell rows 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.
Dumbbell pullovers 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.
Sumo squats 3 sets x 15-20 repetitions.

(Circuit #2)
Cable lat. Pull downs 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.
Low cable rows 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.
Cable curls 3 sets x 10-12 repetitions.

(Circuit #3)
Dumbbell hammer curls 3 sets x 10-12 repetitions.
Bent over dumbbell rows 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.
Hyperextensions 3 sets x 15 repetitions.

Day three: Triceps, Legs, abs.
(Circuit # 1)
Triceps cable pushdowns 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.
Leg extensions 3 sets x 15-20 repetitions.
Seated or standing calve raises 3 sets x 20-30 repetitions.

(Circuit#2)
Bench dips or dumbbell kickbacks 3 sets x 15-20 repetitions.
Dumbbell alternating step lunges 3 sets X 10 repetitions.
Dumbbell stiff legged dead lifts 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions.

(Circuit # 3)
Leg press (Light) 3 sets x 15-20 repetitions.
Dumbbell single leg calve raises 3 sets x 15 repetitions.
Abdominals (your choice) 3 sets x 20-30 repetitions.

About the Author:
I was born on June 7, 1977 in Tulare, CA. I have lived in Tulare for 26 years. I graduated from Tulare Western High School in 1995. In high school I competed in basketball and baseball all four years. After high school I went on to play college baseball at College of the Sequoias. In 1996-1997 we won our conference, and in 1997 went to the Junior College World Series. From College of the Sequoias I received an athletic scholarship to an NAIA division 1 college, the Master's College in Santa Clarita, CA.. In 2000 we made it to the NAIA World Series, the first time in the school's history. During my years of competitive athletics, I learned the importance of proper strength training, flexibility, and nutrition. After college I started working on my teaching credential, and along the way decided to try Personal Training. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I thoroughly enjoy helping people get in better shape, reach their fitness goals, and live a healthier lifestyle.