{"id":58414,"date":"2023-03-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/20-min-superset-workout\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T23:00:00","slug":"20-min-superset-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-superset-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 20-min superset workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20-MIN SUPERSET WORKOUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ superset workout \/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Hack squat machine, lat pull-down machine, hip thrust machine &amp; incline chest press machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At EVO, we&#8217;re big fans of\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/supersets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>supersets<\/strong><\/a>. They&#8217;re\u00a0<strong>fun and effective,<\/strong>\u00a0helping you\u00a0<strong>save time while building muscle and endurance<\/strong>. But what are supersets?\u00a0<strong>Generally speaking, supersets are two different exercises performed back to back, with little to no rest between them.\u00a0<\/strong>These exercises usually\u00a0<strong>target opposite muscle groups or contrasting body parts<\/strong>, but you&#8217;re free to include whatever movements you want.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was what\u00a0<strong>Thomas Herke<\/strong>, our personal trainer from<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/evo-vienna-schleifmuhlgasse\/\">EVO Fitness Schleifm\u00fchlgasse<\/a> in Vienna had in mind when while conceiving this workout.\u00a0<\/strong>A\u00a0<strong>superset workout\u00a0<\/strong>consisting of\u00a0<strong>4<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>exercises<\/strong>\u00a0which are split into pairs of\u00a0<strong>2 supersets<\/strong>. For each of the exercises, choose a weight challenging enough to perform\u00a0<strong>8-12 reps<\/strong>\u00a0with.\u00a0<strong>Rest 10 seconds between exercises and<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>1 minute before each one of the 3 rounds<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Complete 3 rounds of the first superset, before moving on to the second one.\u00a0<\/strong>All combined, this workout should take you <strong>20 minutes to complete<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st superset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hack squat <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lat pull-down<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2nd superset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hip thrust <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incline chest press<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s do this super superset workout! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 supersets <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8-12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 seconds rest between exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Hack squat machine, lat pull-down machine, hip thrust machine &amp; incline chest press machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1st superset <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; HACK SQUAT <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8-12 reps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand on the machine with the cushions over your shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adopt a foot stance similar to the one you use for regular squats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core so that you feel the cushion pushing against your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This machine is perfect for helping you squat to great depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly descend until you feel like losing either core stability or the contact of your pelvis with the cushion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iWjIywPoGN8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; LAT PULL-DOWN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8-12 reps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the bench facing the hands and use a setting that lets your thighs or knees push against the cushion for stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab the handles in your preferred grip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend your arms and upper body to increase the range of motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When pulling down, lean a bit back. Think of leading the movement through your elbows, as shown in the video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x3CoKSxnsDI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2nd superset <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; HIP THRUST <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8-12 reps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Position yourself in the machine, placing your feet hip-wide apart and at a distance that keeps your shins vertical when extending the hip (see video).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the cushion on your pelvis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive your hips up, lifting the weight. In the top position, your knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle, and your shoulders should be near the top of the bench, with your body forming a straight line between them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause at the top of the lift and squeeze your glutes, then lower your hips slowly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your hips and repeat. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wvJLJNGb100\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; INCLINE CHEST PRESS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8-12 reps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean back and press your feet actively into the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a symmetrical grip that lets your forearms stand almost parallel to the floor in the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core and press forward and up with as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your back stays in contact with the cushion behind you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wYRwLA5rrlk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Superset workout: done. 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