“Giant sets are just a great variation on your usual strength and conditioning training,” says Veowna. “Whether you’re goal is to build strength, hypertrophy or endurance, you can use giant sets.”

It all comes down to volume. By making one body part complete so many reps, you’ll be increasing the load that muscle is under. While there aren’t many studies focusing on giant sets per se, a 2013 paper from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning found that increasing volume improves both strength and muscle size.

“To make it suitable for you, just change up the rep scheme and the amount of weight that you’re using,” Veowna adds. So if strength is your goal, complete your giant sets in the five-rep range, eight to 12 for hypertrophy and 15+ for endurance.

Veowna also explains that they’re a great way to get the most out of your session without spending hours in the gym. “Plus, they’re a way to challenge your body and mix up your training – something we all need every so often,” she adds.

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