Giant Sets Part 1: Effective Upper Body Hotel DB Training
By Dan Garner
Giant Set training is where you train the same muscle group nonstop through 4-7 different exercises that utilize a movement pattern to target different sections of the muscle(s).
Due to the pace, pump, and rep volume this is a strategy you can use to build serious muscle with much lighter weights and get in a killer workout while traveling because all you need is a pair of light dumbbells.
I hit arms and shoulders this morning.
Hotel Workout:
A1: Close Grip Push Ups
A2: Two-Hand Overhead DB French Press
A3: Incline DB Skullcrushers
A4: Flat DB Skull Crushers
A5: Regular Push Ups
*10 reps of everything, repeat 3x with 2-3mins rest between rounds.
B1: Incline DB Curls
B2: Incline Reverse DB Curls
B3: Incline Zottman Curls
B4: Standing Hammer Curls
B5: Standing Pinwheel Curls
*10 reps of everything, repeat 3x with 2-3mins rest between rounds.
C1: DB Upright Row
C2: DB Lateral Raise
C3: Incline DB Lateral Raise
C4: Incline Chest Supported Anterior Raises
C5: Incline Chest Supported Rear Delt Fly
*10 reps of everything, repeat 3x with 2-3mins rest between rounds.
Conclusion:
I'll train this way all week while traveling with a 3-Day weekly split to ensure all muscle groups are hit. With a little creativity and knowledge of methods, training on the road is not only possible but it's actually really fun to switch things up from your normal routine.
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Dan Garner
Through the power of research, science, and analysis my goal is to push the boundaries of human performance.