How to Do a Tri Sets Workout

Step 1

So you've grown a little bit tired of the average ol' workout routine. I don't blame you- we all get there. The big question is, what other options are there? The simple answer is Many. The more specific answer, one which will kick your workouts into high gear and put some fun back in the word gym (trust me, those letters are in there somewhere) is Tri Sets.

Step 2

Tri Sets are a circuit of 3 exercises for a single muscle group. You pick two big, heavy exercises and one lighter exercise and go to town. In order to to a tri set the right way, you need to dispose of the idea of counting reps. You simply go after each exercise with maximum effort, and you take no rest between the three exercises in the circuit. After the circuit gets a run-through, take 120 seconds TOPS to rest. Then go after it again. 4 times through a circuit will be sufficient for any level of weight lifter. Below, I'll outline an example tri set circuit.

Step 3

Example tri set circuit: Chest 2 heavy exercises: Incline barbell bench press, decline barbell bench press 1 light exercise: Incline dumbbell flys You will do as many reps as possible for both of the heavy exercises, which will wear the muscle out completely. Afterwards, you'll hop right into the light exercise for as many reps as you've got left. Together, the three exercises will obliterate your muscles, leaving you very excited about the 120 seconds of rest. After 4 runs of the circuit, you can leave the gym with a massive pump and an even more massive feeling of accomplishment. These workouts only take about 45 minutes, so work hard and don't forget to have fun.