Who doesnt love a superset?
Pairing two exercises saves time in your main workout, provided the routine allows.
So lets look at a few perfect pairings you could add to your next workout.
you might take a brief break before repeating the pair, if needed.
Repeat for the desired number of sets.
A floor press is like a bench press without the bench.
For the second half of the superset, use that same barbell in that same spot on the floor.
Stand up, bend over the bar, and do a Pendlay row or a bent-over row.
Bring a long, thin band with you to the bench.
Do your sets as usual.
While youre resting, do a set of, say, 20 light band pull-aparts.
Chinups and dips
Chinups (or pullups) and dips are another great push/pull pair.
Arnold press and curls
Heres a quick one you could do with dumbbells.
(Regular shoulder presses would work here too.)
For the second half, do curlsagain, they can be any kind.
Youre probably stronger with presses than with curls, but theres no need to swap dumbbells.
Just do more reps of the presses than the curls.
Do a set of inverted rows, pulling your chest up to the bar.
(Its like a pullup, but with your body closer to horizontal.)
The catch is that both exercises also use your glutesyour buttearning this one the nickname butt blaster.
Try 10 swings for every five squats.
Use the rope attachment for both, or the straight bar for the curls and the rope for pushdowns.
Keep up the single-leg theme but also work the hamstrings with a single-leg deadlift.
Feel free to use straps if grip becomes a problem.
Wrist curls and reverse wrist curls
Wrist curls are great for working your forearms and your grip.
Theyre like a bicep curl, except instead of bending your elbow, you bend your wrist.
This video shows a grip routine that includes both, plus a few other exercises.
