019 Cluster Sets – How they work and how to use them

29/09/2025 1h 21min Episodio 20
019 Cluster Sets – How they work and how to use them

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In this episode of Hypertrophy: Past and Present, Jake and Chris start by discussing one of the most widely used methods of the Silver Era; the 20 rep squat. They then dive into the physiology of cluster sets: what they are, how they differ from rest-pause and drop sets, and how cluster sets can be programmed to offer benefits over traditional straight sets. Key topics include:• Reg Park chest specialisation phase (including the classic 20-rep breathing squat method)• Fatigue mechanisms in clusters explained: metabolite, calcium-ion, spinal, and supraspinal fatigue• Clusters vs rest-pause vs drop sets• Practical guidelines for programming clusters

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