noun General Slang

working set

WUR-king SET · noun · informal

A hard, challenging set that counts (not a warm-up).

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A set performed with a demanding weight that meaningfully contributes to fatigue and progress, as opposed to a warm-up set.

“Two warm-ups then three working sets at 100kg.”
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working set In A Sentence

Two warm-ups then three working sets at 100kg.

Origin & Usage

Strength-training terminology.

People Also Ask

What is a working set?

A working set is a challenging set at a demanding weight that actually drives progress, as opposed to a lighter warm-up set.

What's the difference between a working set and a warm-up set?

Warm-ups use lighter loads to prepare the body, while working sets use heavier, effortful loads that build strength and size.

How many working sets should you do?

It varies by program, but many lifters do around 2 to 4 working sets per exercise after their warm-ups.

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