Definition
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.
Real questions
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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Put it to work
Coach Foster builds your program around warm-up set and the rest of the fundamentals, shaped to your body and your week.