Lesson 3: Compound Sets
Duration of Days: 8
Lesson Objective
Students will categorize and perform exercises based on movement patterns (Push/Pull) and muscle relationships (Supersets/Compound sets).
How does the Bench Press (push) relate to the Dumbbell Press (push) in terms of muscles used and overall workout purpose?
Agonist, Antagonist, Synergist, Superset, Compound Set, Push/Pull Split, Muscle Imbalance, Range of Motion (ROM).
Standard 2: (Focusing on the anatomical and biomechanical principles of movement).
(DOK 1) Define a "synergist" muscle and its role in a movement.
(DOK 2) Distinguish between a "Superset" (alternating opposing muscles) and a "Compound set" (same muscle group).
Understanding how muscles work together (agonists/antagonists) helps you understand why your body moves the way it does. This specialized knowledge prevents "boredom" and allows for a "shorter time for each workout" by focusing on intensity.
lifting weight will make my muscles big
Provide variations of each exercise for differing levels of skill and development.
Students describe the purpose of a "Compound Set" routine and why it may not be appropriate for some lifters.
Dumbbells, barbells, cable machines, anatomy charts showing prime movers