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Warm-up sets ramp the bar from empty to your working weight in 2–4 progressively heavier sets of 3–5 reps. They lubricate joints, raise muscle temperature, rehearse the movement pattern, and protect against injury — especially on heavy compounds.
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Question 01
How many warm-up sets per lift?
2–4 ramping sets for the first compound of the session; 1 ramp set is plenty for follow-up movements that train the same muscle.
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