Feeder Sets

Feeder sets are a subset of the specific warm-up and will be done with the intention of performing the MINIMUM amount of work possible to perform at your best on your working sets.

For example, when working up to a top set of 200×5 on Barbell Back Squats, you may perform the following as feeder sets: 

• 45×12
• 95×8
• 135×5
• 165×2
• 185×1

*Note: The heavier the weight being used, the more feeder sets that will be required.

As you progress through your training session, feeder sets can be significantly reduced in exercises targeting common muscles and patterns.

For example, moving onto Barbell Front Squats after Barbell Back Squats have already been performed would require much less in the way of feeders as compared to doing the Front Squats first.