(set theory) (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.The set of human beings is a superset of the set of children.The set of characters "LBPG" is a superset of the set of characters "PG".
(weightlifting) Two or more different physical exercises performed back-to-back, without a period of rest between them. The exercises may employ the same muscle group, or opposing muscle groups.
2010, Eric Velazquez, "Power Pairings", Reps!17:83While some lifters insist that supersets must consist of consecutive exercises for the same bodypart, others would bet their weight belts that supersets involve opposing bodyparts.
