Simple straight sets are the norm for most athletes or general gym-goers, and they work well for training goals including power, strength, and hypertrophy. Over the years, new and innovative ways of performing training have gained popularity, including a method called “cluster sets”. The rise in popularity is driven by scientific research to back its efficacy for making gains.
But what are cluster sets and what do they do? Cluster sets are made up of smaller constituent sets within each set. They have short intra-set rest periods between 5-30 seconds. For example, lifting a set of 6 reps, but splitting it into two mini-sets of 3 reps with a 10-sec rest in between. Cluster sets allow you to lift more weight or perform more reps.
In this article, we will cover a comprehensive guide to cluster sets by explaining:
The method of cluster sets is a protocol for performing sets in which one set contains smaller constituent sets.
The small sets within each larger set have short intraset rest periods between a few seconds and half a minute.
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