Old Forum Training for strength-super sets counter productive or good?

[GeoffreyLevens]

In training primarily for strength, I know 3-5 minutes is optimal rest period to allow full muscle recovery. But is it counter productive to work a different set of muscles during that period? Example would be set of pull-ups, res 1-2 minutes as needed to feel "back" and do set of overhead presses, repeat rest as above, then set of pull-ups again or even 3rd exercise like pistols? Then back to the pulls...

 

[Steve W.]

This is fine. Pavel has described this approach as "power circuit" training.

A lot of Dan John's recent programs have used a similar organization, often with various corrective/mobility moves mixed in with the loaded exercises.

 

[GeoffreyLevens]

Thanks Steve. Went ahead and tried it earlier this morning. Broke it up into circuits of 2 exercises each, though could have done 3 or all of them in one circuit. I would guess that the more constant overall metabolic work prevents the "used" muscles from cooling off too much while they recover for their next set. Saving a bit of total time is good!